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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...]

performance management

  • Five tips to supervise employees who work remotely
  • You probably know that the only way your employees will get better at what they do is when you give sincere and timely performance feedback. But what do you do if you have employees who work remotely? How do you manage them more effectively to help improve their performance? Read on to find out...... ››› more
  • [02 October 2013]
  • Part 1: You can't say 'Useless worker, you're fired!' Use these four ways to deal with your poor performer
  • You can't simply fire an employee for poor performance. Dismissal is ALWAYS the last straw. If you don't consider alternatives, it doesn't matter how useless the employee is - the CCMA WILL reinstate him, and you WILL have to award him back pay. Let's look at what you can do instead...... ››› more
  • [02 October 2013]
  • Wits staff exodus highlights the importance of employee retention
  • Two University of Witwatersrand (Wits) deans have become the latest staff members to part ways with it, BDlive reports. According to the report, the dean of health sciences and the dean of student affairs submitted their resignations on 26 and 25 September respectively. This came after a number of resignations recently, including that of the dean of commerce, law and management, the director of Wits Business School and many more. Meanwhile, Wits has defended the resignations, saying they're a result of strategic reorganisation while others were for personal reasons. These departures have certainly cast the spotlight on the importance of employee retention. Here's how you can keep your key performers and give your company a competitive advantage.... ››› more
  • [01 October 2013]
  • Mergers and acquisitions: How to avoid employee hostility
  • Many companies find themselves in the position where they're offered business opportunities which involve the acquisition of another company or a merger with another company. All too often, this process destroys company value and results in real and sometimes fatal damage to the business structure. But you can avoid this. Here's how to avoid employee hostility after a merger.... ››› more
  • [23 September 2013]
  • Do you have the five characteristics of an effective coach?
  • Coaching is the most common form of training that takes place in the workplace. It involves developing the knowledge, skills and attributes of employees. To do this effectively, a coach must have these five vital characteristics...... ››› more
  • [16 September 2013]
  • Do you know the difference between coaching, mentoring and training?
  • Coaching, training and mentoring are all great developmental approaches. But they're used for very different purposes. Read on to discover the difference between the three, so you can be in a better position to decide which one to use to manage your company's performance problems.... ››› more
  • [16 September 2013]
  • Do you have the vital characteristics of a high EQ leader?
  • Last week, Agang SA leader Mamphela Ramphele said South Africa doesn't have good leaders. 'We don't have leaders, instead we have thieves,' Ramphele told the media If you think this is just a political issue that has nothing to do with you, you're wrong. Leadership is an incredibly important component of business success. Use the three checklists below to see if you have all the key attributes of a high EQ leader.... ››› more
  • [10 September 2013]
  • How to create S.M.A.R.T goals for your employees
  • To get the most out of your employees, you need to ensure they work on the right tasks and produce the right outputs. You can achieve this if you create Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely (SMART) goals for your employees. Here's how....... ››› more
  • [05 September 2013]
  • Have a poor performer? Remedy the situation with this performance improvement plan
  • Do you have an employee who isn't performing? Don't ignore the problem. Use this performance improvement plan to manage poor performance and increase the effectiveness and productivity of your workforce.... ››› more
  • [29 August 2013]
  • Three HR lessons you can learn from superheroes
  • The adventure of managing people is challenging. And if you're like me, you'll wish from time to time you had a super power to help you solve a few workplace problems. While I can't promise you a spare laser to zap the problem away, I can offer a few lessons from superheroes. Keep reading to find out what they are.... ››› more
  • [28 August 2013]




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