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What can you do about employees who didn't show up to work because of today's taxi strike?

It's a jungle in Jo'burg this morning. Not only is the heavy raining causing havoc on the roads, but thousands of workers are stranded due to today's National Taxi Alliance (NTA) strike. And that's bad news for your business. Here's what you need to know about how to handle employees who couldn't [read more...]

How to avoid a Miss SA type nepotism scandal in your workplace

There's a fresh scandal surrounding the Miss South Africa pageant. A few weeks back, news reports indicated that the general public wasn't happy with the choice of judges for the pageant. Now there's a rumours of t. And it's put the spotlight back on nepotism in the workplace. [read more...]

Strikes: What does 'issue in dispute' mean?

News reports this morning indicate that government intends to meet with the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) today in a last ditch attempt to halt a mass strike in the mining sector. The looming strike, which is expected to have a devastating impact on the economy, has [read more...]

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  • Four tips for dealing with moonlighting employees
  • Moonlighting is the performance of extra work after hours for remuneration. This practice is often a tempting option for employees struggling to make ends meet. But how can you ensure your business isn't affected by moonlighting employees? Use these tips... ››› more
  • [04 September 2013]
  • Report finds thousands of cops are moonlighting - Here's how to manage this at your work
  • An estimated 27 000 South Africa Police Service (SAPS) members are allegedly active directors of private companies, while 70 police employees have a direct interest in 73 companies that did business worth R31m with the SAPs. According to the Sunday Independent, the Special Investigating Unit's interim report covering April to September last year states that none of the 70 SAPS employees disclosed their business interests. These findings have cast the spotlight on moonlighting employees. Here's how to manage conflicts of interest and moonlighting in your workplace. ››› more
  • [02 September 2013]
  • Follow these seven rules when an employee like KZN Premier Zweli Mkhize resigns
  • Zweli Mkhize has resigned as KwaZulu-Natal premier. The outgoing premier says he wants to focus on his role as the ANC's treasurer general. Mkhize was elected as treasurer general in December last year and he's juggled the two positions ever since. Mkhize's resignation as well as that of Aveng CEO Roger Jardine who resigned earlier this week has cast the spotlight on resignations. Here are the seven rules you must follow when one of your employee resigns. ››› more
  • [23 August 2013]
  • Aveng CEO resigns! Here's how to deal with restraint of trade agreements when an employee resigns
  • Aveng CEO, Roger Jardine, has resigned with immediate effect after five years at the helm. Jardine's resignation comes after the Competition Commissions' probe into collusive behaviour in the construction industry. According to reports, Jardine said the Commission's investigation has been 'personally very taxing'. While Financial Director, Kobus Verster prepares to take up the acting CEO role from the 1st of September, the company will now have to deal with restraint of trade and confidentiality undertakings. Here's how to deal with restraint of trade agreements when your employee resigns. ››› more
  • [22 August 2013]
  • What option does the union have if it's unhappy with your retrenchment procedure?
  • On Monday Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) announced it will retrench 6,900 employees. The move by the world's largest platinum producer has angered unions. While Monday's announcement looked like the company's final decision, unions are likely to resist which raises chances of more strikes. The planned job cuts have cast the spotlight on retrenchments. And the big question is what's what option does the union have if it's unhappy with your retrenchment procedure? Read on to find out so you can comply with labour law. ››› more
  • [21 August 2013]
  • Consider these three retrenchment alternatives before you follow Amplats' example
  • This morning, Anglo American Platinum announced it'll retrench 6,900 employees. According to media reports, the company has concluded talks with unions and the Department of Mineral Resources to restructure the company. While the company has cited operational reasons for the move, there are things you can do to avoid retrenchments. Read on to find out what they are so you can implement them if you're considering retrenching. ››› more
  • [20 August 2013]
  • Is a retrenchment like any other dismissal or is there a difference?
  • The current economic conditions have made retrenchments a harsh reality. Just yesterday, Anglo American Platinum revealed it'll shed 6,900 jobs. As the economy continues to move at a slow pace, chances are you may also be forced to restructure your business in the near future. Read on to discover how a retrenchment differs from a dismissal so you can comply with labour law. ››› more
  • [20 August 2013]
  • How to get your employees to work longer shifts without paying overtime
  • You probably know that you can only force your employees to work overtime if they accept a written or verbal agreement that they'll do so. If there's no agreement in place you can't force them to work overtime unless there's an emergency. But, did you know that you can get your employees to work longer shifts without paying overtime? Read on to find out how... ››› more
  • [13 August 2013]
  • Retrenching? Use these six methods to help your employees cope with retrenchments
  • In today's tough economic climate, there's an increasing risk you'll have to go through the painful process of retrenching your staff. Here's how you help them and yourself, through this tough emotional storm without risk to your business. ››› more
  • [25 July 2013]
  • ANC accepts Limpopo premier's resignation - Will you know what to do when your employee resigns?
  • Embattled Limpopo premier Cassel Mathale has resigned following a decision by the African National Congress (ANC) to recall him. Limpopo has long been in a state of disarray, with the national government stepping in at the end of 2011 and placing five provincial departments under administration, BDlive reports. The ANC's provincial task team in Limpopo has since accepted Mathale's resignation which comes just after President Jacob Zuma's decision to reshuffle his cabinet. Considering that your company isn't immune to resignations, you need to know how to handle this process efficiently to avoid disruptions. Here are seven items you need to take into account when your employee resigns. ››› more
  • [16 July 2013]



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