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What if your workers DON'T return to work after the strike's called off?

The wildcat strike at Lonmin's Marikana mine in the North West has been called off, with the striking workers agreeing to return to work this morning. Unfortunately, when the recent bus driver strike was called off by unions earlier this week, the workers didn't return to work immediately as the [read more...]

Keep violence to a minimum when your striking employees return to work, as the bus drivers did today!

Commuters across the country rejoice! The three-week bus strike that left thousands stranded finally came to an end, with bus drivers returning to work this morning. Emotions are high, and while the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu) has confirmed the bus drivers are happy [read more...]

Four methods you can use to manage your company's inventory

Working capital is made up of debtors, creditors and inventory otherwise known as 'stock'. If this isn't managed properly, you could find yourself with a cash flow crisis in your company. Read on to discover four methods you can use to manage your company's inventory to avoid a cash flow crisis. [read more...]

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  • Do you know how to report your employees' injuries on duty to the Compensation Commissioner?
  • There's a reason that firing rubber bullets should be the last step at keeping control over a violent situation in the workplace. In the latest incident, ten striking miners were admitted to hospital after being injured by rubber bullets in a clash with security guards near Rustenburg. Here are four steps to reporting any injury or incident like this to the Compensation Commissioner to meet your responsibilities under the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act.... ››› more
  • [22 May 2013]
  • How to find out if your company qualifies for turnover tax
  • Did you know that before the introduction of turnover tax all businesses, even tiny start-ups, were forced to register for income tax? This was problematic as they battled to meet the tax requirements, complete all the forms, pay over all the taxes and meeting all the deadlines. Luckily, turnover tax has removed this burden with one simple tax. Read on to find out if your business qualifies so you can avoid wasting time and money paying Vat, provisional tax, income tax and Capital Gains Tax when you don't have to.... ››› more
  • [21 May 2013]
  • Three points to consider when developing performance contracts
  • As employer, it's crucial you make your employees sign a performance contract. Having them sign a performance contract ensures they agree to specific job outputs and targets. Read on to discover what you should consider when developing these contracts to ensure employees agree to what you set them to achieve.... ››› more
  • [21 May 2013]
  • 5 ways to prevent shocking hazards in your business
  • Did you know that your body is a conductor for electricity? This means your body allows electrical currents to pass through it. So if you touch an energised bare wire or faulty appliance while you're grounded, electricity will instantly pass through you to the ground, causing a harmful or fatal shock. When was the last time you assessed your business for shock risks and hazards? And do you know what steps to take to prevent fatal incidents?... ››› more
  • [21 May 2013]
  • Draft your travel medicine procedure before your employee comes back from a business trip with a COID claim!
  • If you have employees that travel on business (occupational travelers) in your company then you need to protect them against any risks they may encounter while they're travelling for work. Why? Because you have a legal duty to protect them while they're busy closing that R1 million sales deal for your company! Occupational travelers are effectively still at work when they're travelling for work. From pre- to post-travel, your employees' health is yours to monitor. What if your employee is injured overseas or contracts a disease? Would you know what to do? Here's how to develop a travel medicine programme for your workplace to safeguard your occupational travelers health and well-being.... ››› more
  • [21 May 2013]
  • Follow Cricket Australia's example and implement a social media policy today!
  • Do your employees tweet in anger? They probably do, as the social media platform is filled with expletives. Best you act on this sooner rather than later. Because Cricket Australia is considering implementing a social media policy after its opening batsman David Warner started a public Twitter war with two journalists... But this is seen as too little too late as Warner's already damaged the brand. That's why you need to implement a social media policy today!... ››› more
  • [21 May 2013]
  • Is your business correctly registered as a 'resident' for tax purposes with SARS?
  • Multinational companies that operate across the globe are having their say about tax at the moment. First, executives from Google Inc and its auditor, Ernst & Young, were called before a British parliament committee to testify on taxes due to 'inconsistencies' based on its sales in the UK. Now, Apple's joining the fray, urging for a reform of the US tax system so that multinationals can stay competitive in the global economy. What's interesting is that Apple's also being labelled as a 'tax evader' for supposedly adopting elaborate schemes to avoid taxes on its international profits. Here's how to make sure SARS doesn't lump your business with the same 'tax evasion' label if your trade extends beyond South Africa...... ››› more
  • [21 May 2013]
  • Do your research beforehand to make sure your wage negotiations go smoothly
  • South Africa may be known as the strike capital of the world, as FSP Business reports, but that doesn't mean it's the only country affected by strike action. A fast food workers strike that started in New York has spread across the US. The reason for the strike? Much the same as when South African workers strike - the difference between the fast food CEOs' pay and their own minimum-wage, no-benefit jobs. Here's how to ensure wage negotiations go smoothly if you're facing a similar situation in your business...... ››› more
  • [21 May 2013]

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