Economic Impact Analyses The Development and implementation of a comprehensive HIV/AIDS Workplace Policy and Programme is essential for every organisation in South Africa. Each HIV+ employee can cost the organisation up to R335 000.00 in direct costs, without including the human costs such as the loss of productivity, morale, intellectual capital and recruitment costs. The return on investment derived from such an intervention has been projected at (based upon saving one employee from becoming HIV Positive): BENEFIT SAVING Retirement Funding R 200-R 500K per employee Medical Care R 400-R 800K per employee   "…Most companies can expect a R3 to R4 return on every R1 spent on managing HIV/AIDS, which is well above the return that could be realised on most other investments…" The Star- August 2002

It's Time to get Strategic About HIV/AIDS

Litha-Lethu offers a complete HIV Management Solution.
Our approach consists of 5 phases that are flexible and can be implemented in stages as the need arises:
1. Economic Impact Assessment
2. Strategic Policy, Programme and Systems development and implementation
3. Development of a Communication Strategy and Programme.
4. Identification and training of in-house, HIV/AIDS Peer Educators
5. Training for Supervisors and Managers in how to manage effectively in Workplaces affected by HIV/AIDS

Project Deliverables:

Impact Analysis:

• An actuarial report on the current and future impact of HIV/AIDS on the organisation
• Actuarial evaluation of the degree of risk in respect of direct and indirect costs
• Analysis reports on organisational awareness and the readiness to accept HIV/AIDS Workplace Programme
• Recommendations and implementation programme for the development of the HIV/AIDS Workplace Programme
• Recommendations regarding overall business strategy in the light of market and customer base analysis

Workplace Programme

• The integration of HIV/AIDS and STI issues into the everyday activities of the organisation
• Collective consensus regarding the development of the programme from all stakeholders
• Development of Policy as a frame of reference
• An HIV/AIDS Communication Process
• Measures to reduce high-risk behaviour with a focus on education and awareness, prevention and risk management
• A culture of testing and disclosure without fear of discrimination or job loss
• Measures to reduce the direct and indirect costs related to HIV/AIDS
• Management Skills Training
• A Train the Trainer Programme

Our Expertise:

• Senior Consultants in Change Management and Strategic Planning
• Clinical Psychologists
• Experts in training and counselling in HIV/AIDS
• Experts in HR Strategy, Policy and Procedures
• Prevalence Testing Consultants
• Black Empowerment Actuarial Consultants