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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...]

absenteeism

  • What sort of policies and procedures should you consider having?
  • If you're an employer, you know all too well that you need to have policies and procedures in place. But, do you know the type of policies and procedures you should consider having? Read on to find out...... ››› more
  • [17 December 2013]
  • Is your company's lack of work-life balance driving the good employees away?
  • A recent article highlighted the fact that companies that behave ethically will attract better employees - and may do so even though they offer a smaller salary then the competitor. After all, these companies help employees reach their full potential and use their talents - and this is more fulfilling than the usual nose-to-grindstone approach. But what these companies have in common is the understanding that really great employees value the work-life balance. And they take active steps to ensure they engender this in the business.... ››› more
  • [20 November 2013]
  • Six tips to deal with employees who don't come back from holiday!
  • For most of us, we only have about three weeks left before we go on the leave we've been waiting for all year. And let's be honest, even managers have the thought of 'do I really have to go back'. But for some employees, this will be a time when they think 'I'm not going to go back'. And they don't. There's no phone call or sms to explain his absence. What do you do now? How long should you wait for him to return to work before you can replace him? Can you dismiss him in his absence and if so, how do you go about the dismissal?... ››› more
  • [19 November 2013]
  • Revealed: A five-step plan to cut your company's absenteeism in half
  • Absenteeism is one of the major problems facing South African companies. But this doesn't mean you have to roll over and accept the status quo. Use this five-step plan to deal with absenteeism in your workplace.... ››› more
  • [15 November 2013]
  • Absenteeism 101: Follow this procedure to deal with an employee who's gone AWOL
  • You trust that your employees will be at work, unless they're ill, have suffered some accident or tragedy that's prevented them from being at work, or have taken leave. But sometimes, an employee will go out for lunch, and days later, you're still wondering what happened to him... You try to call, SMS and email him. You call his family, his friends, and you ask his colleagues to help you track him down. But still, you have no idea where he is, or why he hasn't explained why he's not at work. Here's how to handle absenteeism...... ››› more
  • [14 November 2013]
  • Is your office quietly becoming a breeding ground for Norovirus?
  • Recently, a subscriber wrote in to the Health and Safety Advisor's help desk with the following scenario: 'Last year, my office was hit by the sweeping curse of the 'tummy bug'. Characterised by stomach cramps, nausea, diarrhoea and vomiting, fever and pain, it took down the entire sales department, one by one. My doctor said it's caused by the Norovirus, the tummy bug - or gastroenteritis and that it's extremely contagious. He also told me he sees it most often at this time of year, since the weather is warmer - and the virus thrives in higher temperatures. How can I keep my office safe from this happening again?'... ››› more
  • [05 November 2013]
  • How to video: Dealing with absenteeism
  • Absenteeism: Here's how to deal with the cheap tricks your employees play for a day off!... ››› more
  • [31 October 2013]
  • Three work-related factors that prevent employee well-being
  • Employee well-being is key to creating a productive workforce. But do you know there are certain factors that prevent employee well-being? Read on to find out what these are so you can protect your greatest asset: Your employees.... ››› more
  • [18 October 2013]




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