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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...]

strikes

  • Term of the day: Picketing
  • Picketing: Various activities designed to gain support for the workers' cause in a strike. This will usually be a gathering of striking workers carrying placards, singing and toyi-toying.... ››› more
  • [23 August 2013]
  • What option does the union have if it's unhappy with your retrenchment procedure?
  • On Monday Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) announced it will retrench 6,900 employees. The move by the world's largest platinum producer has angered unions. While Monday's announcement looked like the company's final decision, unions are likely to resist which raises chances of more strikes. The planned job cuts have cast the spotlight on retrenchments. And the big question is what's what option does the union have if it's unhappy with your retrenchment procedure? Read on to find out so you can comply with labour law.... ››› more
  • [21 August 2013]
  • Strikes - Here's how to deal with them!
  • Yesterday, about 30 000 workers downed tools in the auto-manufacturing sector. And this latest strike action will cost the industry about R600m a day! This is in response to the National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa (NUMSA) demanding pay rises of 20%, while employers are only willing to go up to 6%. Keep reading to find out the 12 steps that'll help you deal with a protected strike.... ››› more
  • [20 August 2013]
  • Picketing: Just as serious for businesses as strikes and go-slows
  • Your employees have a right to picket. But that doesn't mean you must tolerate a disruptive, violent and unruly mob outside your doors. Read on to discover the two crucial elements of a picket so you know how to handle the situation and can avoid undue disruptions.... ››› more
  • [19 August 2013]
  • Blaze at Kenya's main airport highlights importance of being 100% prepared for emergencies
  • Kenyan authorities have closed the Kenyatta International Airport until further notice. This after a massive blaze broke out earlier this morning in the immigration section of the departure lounge and spread to the international arrivals area. It's not clear what caused the fire. And, so far, no casualties have been reported. According to reports, the Nairobi airport is the busiest airport in East Africa and its closure is likely to affect flights throughout the region. As the airport prepares to deal with the impact of the damage caused by the fire, it's imperative you avoid a similar situation. Here's how to ensure you're 100% prepared for emergency situations.... ››› more
  • [07 August 2013]
  • Village Main Reef mine to dismiss over 900 striking miners - Do you know when to fire striking employees?
  • According to media reports, the Village Main Reef's Consolidated Murchison mine (ConsMurch) is set to dismiss over 900 miners who've embarked on an unprotected strike. The strike began last Friday as workers demanded a lump sum payout from an Employee Share Trust, or that they receive dividend payments as participants in the Trust. The company has said it's not in a position to return investments. The strike has affected production at the mine as striking workers have blocked access to the mine's Monarch Decline Shaft. While negotiations to resolve the strike continue. Will you know how to react if your workers embark on an unprotected strike? Read on to find out...... ››› more
  • [18 July 2013]
  • Strikes plague Eskom! Here's how to keep your workers from going on strike
  • A wildcat strike has hit Eskom, with union workers demanding a R3 000 increase across the board! If that gets you shaking in your boots as an employer, you should follow these simple rules on how to keep your workers from going on strike. Read on to find out more...... ››› more
  • [16 July 2013]
  • Prevent a Telkom strike and save your company thousands with these four steps
  • Telkom is facing a crippling strike. This after failing to reach an agreement over wages with unions Solidarity and the South African Communications Union (Sacu). According to itweb, lunchtime pickets begin this week, with full-blown industrial action threatened by one union for next week if the wage negotiation stalemate continues. Telkom isn't the only company facing strike action, a wild cat strike began last week Wednesday at the Consolidated Murchison gold and antimony mine in Limpopo, BDlive reports. The unprotected strike comes as wage talks between unions and the Chamber of Mines begin this week. Since prevention is better than cure, here are five steps you can use to prevent a strike altogether.... ››› more
  • [15 July 2013]
  • Are your employees always late and use public transport as their excuse? Use these three lateness cures
  • The SA Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) has gone on strike today, leaving Metrobus passengers stranded. Since the majority of South Africans rely on public transport, all employers loathe the thought of their employees struggling to make it to work on time. If chronic lateness is cutting into your bottom line, take these steps to sort it out once and for all...... ››› more
  • [08 July 2013]
  • Do you know how to minimise the impact of strike action when employees go on an unprotected strike?
  • News reports this morning are indicating that Metrobus drivers in Johannesburg have embarked on a strike. According to SowetanLive, South African Municipal Workers Union(Samwu) chairman at Metrobus, Phanuel Tshikovha said the drivers were demanding Metrobus acting managing director Lawrence Maqekoane be suspended pending an investigation into allegations levelled against him. The priority for Metrobus will be to minimise the impact of the strike action. And that's what you'll be faced with as well should your employees embark on an unprotected strike. Read on to find out how to minimise the impact of strike action in your company.... ››› more
  • [08 July 2013]




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