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Resignations

How to deal with resignations tendered in the heat of the moment
When an employee is stressed to the max and he gets into an argument with you, it's not unlikely that he'll resign in the heat of the moment. If this happens in your workplace, you need to deal with the resignation in an efficient and professional manner. If you don't, you could find yourself fighting an unfair dismissal case. Read on to discover how to deal with resignations an employee tenders in the heat of the moment so you can comply with labour law.... ››› more
[15 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]

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]

What's 'garden leave' and how does it relate to resignations?
A resignation brings the employment contract to an end immediately, or at the end of the notice period, depending on what you accept. And this is where 'garden leave' comes in. Read on to find out what garden leave is and how it relates to your employee's resignation.... ››› more
[30 August 2013]

Busted: Five urban myths about dismissals
'I can't dismiss an employee for an illegal or unsafe act if he's acting on an instruction from a manager'. This is just one of the popular myths about dismissals. The truth is, an employee who commits an illegal or unsafe act should expect to be dismissed. No employee can be forced to commit an illegal act and it's well within in his rights to refuse to do so. Read on to discover the truth behind the biggest myths about dismissals.... ››› more
[28 August 2013]

Follow these seven rules when an employee like KZN Premier Zweli Mkhize resigns
Zweli Mkhize has resigned as KwaZulu-Natal premier. The outgoing premier says he wants to focus on his role as the ANC's treasurer general. Mkhize was elected as treasurer general in December last year and he's juggled the two positions ever since. Mkhize's resignation as well as that of Aveng CEO Roger Jardine who resigned earlier this week has cast the spotlight on resignations. Here are the seven rules you must follow when one of your employee resigns.... ››› more
[23 August 2013]

Six reasons why workforce planning should be your number one priority
Proper workforce planning allows you to assess the competency and ability of your workforce on an ongoing basis. It also helps you anticipate looming staff crises and steer a steady course. These are just some of the benefits of having a workforce planning model in place. Read on to discover the six other benefits of implementing workforce planning in your business.... ››› more
[29 July 2013]

Sacked minister resigns from parliament! Are you aware of the two requirements to confirm a resignation?
Former co-operative governance and traditional affairs minister Richard Baloyi has resigned as an MP. Baloyi's resignation comes after President Jacob Zuma's sacked him in his cabinet reshuffle last month. Parliament spokesperson Luzuko Jacobs toldNews24 that Baloyi gave his resignation notice a day after he was fired. He didn't give reasons for his resignation. While your employees may not be high ranking officials, it's important you know how to handle their resignations efficiently. Here are the two things you'll need to confirm your employee's resignation.... ››› more
[29 July 2013]

ANC accepts Limpopo premier's resignation - Will you know what to do when your employee resigns?
Embattled Limpopo premier Cassel Mathale has resigned following a decision by the African National Congress (ANC) to recall him. Limpopo has long been in a state of disarray, with the national government stepping in at the end of 2011 and placing five provincial departments under administration, BDlive reports. The ANC's provincial task team in Limpopo has since accepted Mathale's resignation which comes just after President Jacob Zuma's decision to reshuffle his cabinet. Considering that your company isn't immune to resignations, you need to know how to handle this process efficiently to avoid disruptions. Here are seven items you need to take into account when your employee resigns.... ››› more
[16 July 2013]

Do you know what to pay your employee when he resigns?
Your employee's resigned. Do you know what you have to pay him? Read on to discover what you have to pay your employee when he resigns so you can effectively manage resignations in your workplace.... ››› more
[05 June 2013]

Remember to re-evaluate your EE targets each time an employee resigns...
As they're so detailed, it's little wonder businesses across the country breathe a sigh of relief on submitting their employment equity reports to the Department of Labour each year. But you shouldn't see this as something to only tackle once a year. In fact, with JSE-listed company Nu-World's allegedly doctored BEE certificate in the spotlight, have a look at your employment equity reports right now. You need to make sure they're accurate by keeping track of the targets and checking variances monthly!... ››› more
[10 May 2013]

Don't forget to provide a certificate of service when your employee resigns...
You'd have to be on a very restricted media diet to have not heard that Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has resigned. It's been a hot topic on TV, radio, in print and most especially in the social media space, with all and sundry giving their two cents' worth. Most resignations don't make the news though - that's why you need to provide your employee with a certificate of service to prove he worked for you.... ››› more
[09 May 2013]

Use these four tips to manage your employee's notice period when he resigns
Although a resignation brings the employment contract to an end, a notice period will mean your employee isn't entitled to leave work immediately. Read on to discover what you need to consider to effectively manage your employee's notice period so his resignation doesn't affect your company's productivity.... ››› more
[07 May 2013]

Use these five points to manage employee resignations so productivity doesn't suffer
Your employee's resigned. But do you know what to do to effectively manage his resignation to prevent it from affecting company productivity? Read on to find out what you need to keep in mind to effectively manage your employee's resignation when he moves on.... ››› more
[02 May 2013]

Four health and safety obligations you must implement
As a manager or employer it's your responsibility to ensure the OHSA and its procedures are carried out and maintained. Appointing a HSE rep is only one of them. I'll show you four more tasks you need to implement to ensure you meet your obligations.... ››› more
[19 April 2013]

Here's what to include in a handover document when a key employee resigns
When a key employee resigns, it can lead to panic. After all, you need to start recruiting to replace the employee as soon as possible to prevent the resignation from affecting company productivity. There've been a number of high profile resignations this past month - if this happens to your company, here's what you need to ensure your employees handover document and handover process includes to ensure the new successor fits into his role smoothly.... ››› more
[21 February 2013]

Put a workforce plan in place to prevent panic when key staff members resign
There've been a number of high-profile resignations this week. While most companies have succession planning in place so that any gaps are filled before they affect productivity, your business needs to think of the bigger picture so that you can improve yourfuture recruitment strategy so you hire the people that will help your business meet its needs. Read on to discover how a workforce plan can help you achieve this.... ››› more
[15 February 2013]

Put your longstanding employee on 'garden leave' when he resigns to protect your company's secrets!
The world's in shock following Pope Benedict XVI's unexpected announcement that he's leaving the job. Many high-powered executives are met with a similar reaction when they tender their resignations - you simply don't expect them to leave when they seem to be flourishing. In many cases, a high-powered executive will leave when they're headhunted and offered more money to do the same job at a competitor company. Here's how to keep your company's secrets safe if you're faced with this situation...... ››› more
[13 February 2013]



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