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Two ways to achieve equity in your workplace
Every company has to comply with the Employment Equity Act (EEA). This means you must strive to achieve equity in your workplace. Failure to do this could result in a fine of up to R900 000. But, you can avoid non-compliance fines simply by using these two equity methods...... ››› more
[28 November 2013]

What does the law say about the religious holidays you have to grant your employees?
The cultural and religious diversity of our employees is something that must be respected in the workplace. But when it comes to religious holidays, employers are often left wondering whether they HAVE TO grant leave for obscure holidays.... ››› more
[25 November 2013]

Are you guilty of these four no-no's when advertising jobs in your company?
A recruitment company is fraudulently advertising traffic officer jobs in the Western Cape. Candidates are requested to submit their CVs and also a R150 cash fee. But the job ads are bogus, and candidates will probably never see their R150 ever again! When you write job ads for your company, are you guilty of the errors that could land you in hot water?... ››› more
[18 November 2013]

Get your employment equity committee right - here's how
Employment Equity is a priority for businesses! And the Employment Equity Act instructs employers to establish an employment equity committee. But it doesn't explain how you should form this committee, or what they need to cover in their meetings.... ››› more
[08 November 2013]

Five different types of racism you MUST lookout for in your workplace
Racism is discrimination or prejudice against an employee or group of employees based on their race. But there's more than one type of racism out there. Here are five types you should lookout for in your workplace.... ››› 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]

Don't want 'bad apples'? Here's what you need to do avoid them when recruiting new staff
The Labour Relations Act makes it increasingly difficult for you to dismiss employees. That's why it makes a great deal of sense for you to adhere to the old maxim: 'prevention is better than cure' by making sure you hire employees who will work to your standards of behaviour and performance. This will help you bypass the need for constant disciplinary problems. How can you do this? Implement sound recruitment and selection practices. Here's what you need to do when recruiting and selecting staff.... ››› more
[25 October 2013]

Pioneer Foods to retrench more than 1,000 employees - here's what you must know when choosing employees to retrench
Food production giant, Pioneer Foods is retrenching. According to an Eye Witness News report, more than 1,200 of the company's top earners will be put on early retirement, retrenched or re-deployed to vacant positions for a lower salary. Pioneer Foods says reducing its wage bill by restructuring is the only way to expand its profit margins. Chances are the food giant will now be faced with the difficult task of selecting employees to be retrenched. Here's what you must consider if you find yourself in a similar situation.... ››› more
[14 October 2013]

Prevent and manage workplace sexual harassment - before it's too late
A Johannesburg teacher has been arrested after sending his 16-year-old pupil a naked photograph of himself sitting in a bathtub and unwittingly engaging in a late night WhatsApp conversation with the boy's mother, Eye Witness News reports. Now, the boy's mother has reported the case to the media to highlight sexual harassment at her son's school. Don't take this risk in your company. Here's how to proactively prevent sexual harassment from taking place and how you should handle incidents of sexual harassment if they do occur.... ››› more
[07 October 2013]

How to ensure employee retention in your workplace
Every company is looking for a competitive advantage. The truth is people are the key differentiators between companies that are successful and those that aren't. Here's how to ensure employee retention in your workplace so you can keep your key performers and give your business a competitive edge.... ››› more
[03 October 2013]

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