This Unit quantifies the performance and the work of the Department of Labour to enable different parties to make projections, interpretations, measurements, comparisons, etc.  The work of the Research and Statistics Unit results in the publication of many materials including the Departmental Annual Report.

Scope

Statistical data and information from all the divisions of the Department, including that of the Botswana Foreign Mission in South Africa and abroad and the work of the Department in relation to other countries.

Functions

Labour Information Outflow

By projecting the good image of the department in relation to the labour market in Botswana, this supports the campaigns to promote foreign investment.  E.g. one of the important considerations by investors is to assess whether the situation of the labour market will allow their investments to flourish or whether the restlessness of the labour will upset their ventures.  Research and Statistics Unit publishes relevant information to answer these questions e.g. statistics on industrial actions, and a whole lot more to enable readers to make sound decisions.

Labour Information Recipients

The Unit acts as a channel through which information regarding the activities of the department is received, and also sent out to the public.  The Unit plans and directs production of Departmental leaflets, pamphlets and posters on different labour related issues. 

Labour Administration Statistics

The Unit also collects and compiles labour administration statistics from the District Labour Offices, Regional Offices and Head Quarters Units, and produces midyear and annual reports.  In addition, it diagnosis labour relations problems in advance in order to provide preventive rather than curative measures.

How Information is Gathered and Disseminated

Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Reports

• Gathers from District and Regional Labour Offices the statistical data on labour disputes, employment services registered workers and vacancies, work permits processed, workers compensation cases reported, labour inspections, training and localisation.
• Compiles information into monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Contents Include Reports on the Following:
•             Labour Relations
•             Nature of Cases
•             Industrial Action
•             Labour Inspections and Contraventions
•             Employment Services
•             Registered Job Seekers by Occupation and Sex
•             Workers Compensation by Injury
•             Causes of Injuries
•             Work Permits
•             ILO Reports

Availability of the Reports

• Monthly reports for a specific calendar month are available after 10 days following the end of the month in question.
• Quarterly Reports for a specific quarter are available after 15 days following the end of the quarter in question.
• Annual Reports for a specific calendar year are available after 3 months following the end of the year in question.
• Disseminates to the mail listed customers via post.

ILO/SADC Questionnaires

• Consults with the Central Statistics Office (Labour Statistics Unit, Consumer Statistics) and completes ILO statistical and questionnaires online (internet) and on paper.
• Annual Reports for a specific calendar year are available after 4 months following the end of the year in question.

Workshops and Seminars

• Organises and coordinates seminars on labour laws and policies to promote labour law awareness.
• Organises at least one workshop per quarter.

Checklist on the following reports

• Labour Relations
• Nature of Cases
• Industrial Action
• Labour Inspections and Contraventions
• Employment Services
• Registered Job Seekers by Occupation and Sex
• Workers Compensation by Injury
• Causes of Injuries
• Work Permits