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Rejecting a job applicant? Here's how to do it with tact
You need to be careful when interviewing and recruiting new members of staff. Why? Because if a potential candidate feels he didn't get the job based on unfair discrimination, he can take you to the Labour Court. Here's how to decline a candidate and make sure he doesn't take you to the Labour Court for unfair discrimination.... ››› more
[04 November 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]

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]

Telkom suspends its CFO! Here's how to ensure your employee's suspension is fair
Telkom has suspended its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jacques Schindehütte pending a disciplinary hearing. According to a BDlive report, the suspension follows the findings of an investigation commissioned by Telkom's board after certain allegations were made against Schindehütte. While you await the outcome of this high profile suspension, make sure you know what the Labour Relations Act (LRA) says about suspensions so you can apply it to your company's situations....... ››› more
[25 October 2013]

Don't only rely on the interview to assess a candidate! Use these five hiring methods to supplement it
The more ways you use to assess a candidate, the more the results will reflect the truth about the candidate's skills and knowledge. So don't only rely on the interview process, use diverse ways to assess a candidate. Here are five hiring methods you can use to supplement the interview.... ››› more
[23 October 2013]

Which disputes does Labour Court deal with?
If your employee decides to take legal action against your company, you could end up in the Labour Court. Read on to find out about the type of disputes the Labour Court deals with so you can be sure about what goes on at the Court.... ››› more
[22 October 2013]

How to get rid of an insubordinate employee!
Imagine this... You tell your employee to send you daily reports. After two weeks of asking him every day, you still haven't seen one report. You confront him about it, and he swears at you in front of the employees. What can you do? In labour terms, this is insubordination. Basically, the employee refuses to carry out a lawful instruction. You can dismiss him even if it's a once-off incident. BUT has to be a very serious (gross) act and violates your employer-employee trust.... ››› more
[10 October 2013]

Roles of HR: What HR should and shouldn't be doing
Your Human Resources (HR) department is crucial to the success of your business. Read on to discover what HR should and shouldn't be doing so you can transform your HR department's role and let it make a real difference to your company.... ››› 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]

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]

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