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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...]

employment equity

  • Department of Trade and Industry set to announce new B-BBEE codes...
  • The Department of Trade and Industry, together with the Black Economic Empowerment advisory council, will announce new Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) codes of good practice at a summit on 3 and 4 October, Fin24 reports. Read on to find out how this announcement could affect your business.... ››› more
  • [02 October 2013]
  • Three reasons you should discipline your employee during his notice period...
  • Your employee's just resigned. He's given you a month's notice. But now he's messing up on a key client, and you can't take action because he's leaving, right? Wrong! You can still discipline an employee during his notice period... And you should!... ››› more
  • [25 September 2013]
  • Mango aims for 10% black pilots by 2014! Here's what you need to do to improve YOUR BBBEE points
  • Low cost airline Mango and South African Express Airways (SAX) have announced that the two carriers will collaborate to effect greater sustainability and opportunities to the existing SAX Cadet Pilot scheme, News24 reports. According to the report, the initiative will see cadet pilots from disadvantaged backgrounds absorbed into Mango's pilot body per growth requirements. In fact, Mango says it aims to achieve a 10% black pilot representation level by March 2014. This initiative has cast the spotlight on Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) and compliance. Here's what you should know to improve your company's BBBEE points for employment equity.... ››› more
  • [18 September 2013]
  • Recruiting? Make sure your job ad includes these six essential elements
  • If you have a job description of the job you're hiring for, you'll have a clear idea of the minimum skill and experience required. This means the job ad you put together will show exactly the type of candidate you need to fill the position. It'll also encourage suitably qualified people to apply for the job. To do this effectively, make sure your job ad contains these six essential elements.... ››› more
  • [05 September 2013]
  • Oprah's 'racist' incident highlights the importance of dealing with racism in your workplace
  • A Swiss luxury-goods store has denied any wrongdoing after Oprah Winfrey said she'd encountered racism when one of its shop assistants allegedly refused to show her an expensive handbag. The store's owner claimed the entire incident was based on a 'misunderstanding due to language difficulties. He also said the saleswoman had never sought to stop Winfrey, whom she failed to recognise, from buying the $36000 crocodile bag, TheAge reports. This incident has certainly cast the spotlight on racism in the workplace. Here are five steps you can use to deal with racism at an individual level.... ››› more
  • [12 August 2013]
  • Term of the day: Employment Equity
  • Employment Equity: A policy or programme designed to reserve jobs for people formerly disadvantaged under apartheid... ››› more
  • [07 August 2013]
  • Equality is great, but what are the real benefits of women in leadership?
  • I've a question for you. Do you think more women leaders will make a difference in your business?... ››› more
  • [07 August 2013]
  • Employment Equity essentials: Use these three methods to identify high-potential PWDs
  • People with disabilities (PWDs) are a historically disadvantaged group. They're confronted with practical difficulties and attitudinal barriers, says the Practical Guide to Human Resources Management. It's for these reasons that you must take steps to address this imbalance through your company's Employment Equity plan. Here are the three effective methods you can use to recruit PWDs with high-potential.... ››› more
  • [06 August 2013]
  • Our EE laws prove: South African women are world-class leaders
  • South African women are in high demand for leadership positions all around the world. Our employment equity (EE) laws have created many sought-after leaders. But does your business do all it can to help to empower the women of our country? Read on to find out how to rectify this if you don't...... ››› more
  • [05 August 2013]
  • August is Women's Month: Is your business doing its EE duties?
  • August is women's month, and the perfect time to revise your business' Employment Equity policies and procedures. Here are the main steps you need to take to make sure your EE is flawless, and your workplace is free from discrimination.... ››› more
  • [02 August 2013]




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