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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...]

Discipline

  • How to avoid demotivating your employees
  • You'll never get the best out of your employees if they're demotivated. And it could end up costing your company a fortune. Make sure you do the following seven things to avoid demotivating your employees.... ››› more
  • [06 November 2013]
  • Four instances when you can discipline employees who strike
  • It seems like workers have an unparalleled right to strike whenever they're unhappy with working conditions, wages or working hours. But the truth is, there are instances in which a strike is not allowed - which means you can discipline or dismiss anyone who does strike in these cases.... ››› more
  • [05 November 2013]
  • Why negligence is misconduct, not incapacity
  • Many employers are unsure about whether to describe negligence as misconduct or poor performance (incapacity). If you're one of these employees, read on to find out why negligence is misconduct and not incapacity so you can discipline your employees accordingly.... ››› more
  • [01 November 2013]
  • Want your employee to take a step down? Find out about the three forms of demotion first
  • Demotion can be an attractive alternative to dismissal. In fact, labour courts and tribunals such as the CCMA encourage you to be more creative in imposing penalties for misconduct and even incapacity and to use dismissal as a last resort. Read on to discover the three types of demotion you can use so you can demote your employee in a fair manner.... ››› more
  • [01 November 2013]
  • Can you discipline an employee for off-duty misconduct?
  • You're allowed to intervene in your employees' private relationships if it affects your business. But does this mean you an even go as far as disciplining an employee who commits an offence off-duty? Read on to find out if you're allowed to discipline an employee for off-duty misconduct.... ››› more
  • [01 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]
  • Clamp down on employee's fighting before it blows up in your face!
  • Robert and Themba are fighting - again! This time it's in front of a customer. You have to put a stop to the problem... But what can you do? Here's how to nip it in the bud before it spreads...... ››› more
  • [30 October 2013]
  • Use this six-step strategy to avoid 'New York' style racism
  • New York's Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is investigating allegations of racism at Macy's and Barneys, two of New York's most famous department stores. News reports suggest that the investigation comes after four complaints about alleged racial profiling at the New York City shopping havens surfaced in the past week. This incident has once again cast the spotlight on racism. While we await the outcome of the investigation, make sure you equip yourself with these strategies to ensure a racism-free workplace.... ››› more
  • [30 October 2013]
  • Want to check your employees' criminal record status? You have three options...
  • Did you know that 13% of all job applicants checked in 2010 had a criminal record? That's right. You might have hired or currently working with convicted employees without even knowing it. But there's a way to avoid this. Use these three methods to establish your employees' criminal record status.... ››› more
  • [29 October 2013]
  • Use these two tips to discipline employees for misconduct
  • SAPS advocate William Mokhari has formally lodged a professional misconduct complaint against North Gauteng High Court Judge John Murphy after the two judicial officers clashed in court last week, eNCA reports. According to media reports, the Judicial Service Commission says the complaint will be dealt with by the judicial conduct committee. But misconduct doesn't only happen in the legal fraternity. In fact, no workplace is immune to it. So while you await the outcome of this legal showdown, make sure you're aware of the two ways you can discipline your employees for misconduct.... ››› more
  • [29 October 2013]




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