Barloworld is a construction company based in South Africa. It has for many years implemented comprehensive initiatives in its Southern African operations to minimise the impact of HIV/AIDS on employees and businesses.

Goal: HIV/AIDS Workplace Policy
Key question: How can this policy be adapted for Barloworld's operations in other countries in Africa?
Programme description: The key elements of the proactive strategy that Barloworld and its businesses strive towards are:

• Seek to minimise and prevent new infections;

• Provide voluntary counselling and testing;

• Seek to provide appropriate care and treatment including antiretrovirals where indicated, for people living with HIV/AIDS;

• Seek to cultivate a culture of openness, trust and non-discrimination with due regard to privacy considerations;

• Undertake effective community outreach where feasible;

• Establish the prevalence of HIV throughout our Southern African operations, with due regard to privacy and consent for any anonymous HIV prevalence testing that is conducted;

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the HIV/AIDS strategy;

• Manage the business risk and financial impact involved, with no open-ended liabilities; and

• Influence public policy.