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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...]

recruitment

  • Want to hire the best candidate for the job? Use these key actions to do just that...
  • It's vital that all your hiring decisions are backed up by planning and deliberate effort. Without this crucial step, chances are you won't be able to hire the best candidate for the job. Don't take that risk. Use these key actions to ensure you get the best person for the job.... ››› more
  • [26 September 2013]
  • Is a human resources audit REALLY necessary?
  • As an employer, you probably know that you must keep up with employment law and comply with any changes. You also know that failure to comply with these laws could cripple your business. But how do you ensure your policies and company procedures reflect changes in employment law so you remain complaint? Read on to find out how regular human resources audits will help you do just that.... ››› more
  • [25 September 2013]
  • Five crucial things you need to know about acting appointments
  • It seems like every time you open the newspaper, someone else is taking an acting appointment in Government. Most recently, this is the case with Senzo Mchunu. He's now the Acting Premier of KZN. But don't think it's as easy as putting something in the open position until you can find the right person to fill it. Here are the crucial things you know about dealing with acting appointments in your workplace...... ››› more
  • [23 September 2013]
  • What's the difference between fair and unfair discrimination in the recruitment process?
  • You need to be careful when you interview and recruit new employees. That's because when you hire an employee, you differentiate between good and better candidates. If a potential candidate feels he didn't get the job because you unfairly discriminated against him, he can take you to the Labour Court for discrimination. Read on to discover the difference between fair and unfair discrimination so you can avoid a trip to the Labour Court.... ››› more
  • [20 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]
  • Seven competency-based questions you can use to assess if a candidate can do the job
  • Once you've created a short list of candidates by assessing their applications against your job requirements, you're ready to start interviewing. Use these seven competency-based questions to assess if your applicant will be able to do the job.... ››› more
  • [13 September 2013]
  • Want to get the right candidate for the job? Use this five-point checklist to prepare for the interview
  • If you want to get the right candidate for the job the first time around, preparation is key. But how do you do this? Here's a checklist you can use to prepare for your interviews and ensure they're a success.... ››› more
  • [13 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]
  • Follow these five steps to conduct legal background checks
  • You need to do background checks on potential employees. What's more, you must know how to conduct these background checks legally. Otherwise you'll face penalties from the labour courts and could even end up at the CCMA. Use these five steps to do this correctly to ensure you appoint the right person for the job.... ››› more
  • [04 September 2013]
  • SARS ethics crackdown!
  • SARS commissioner Oupa Magashula quit the institution after a scandal. Now Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has announced an ethics crackdown at SARS. Every aspect of the way SARS runs is under review. Gordhan wants to ensure no corruption ever sneaks its way into SARS again. Read on to find out more...... ››› more
  • [23 August 2013]




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