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Strike season is in full swing! Use these six tips to respond when employees go on strike
According to News 24, the SA Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu) and the United Association of SA (Uasa) last week received permission from the CCMA to strike after a third round of talks deadlocked. The strike is expected to affect both the bus and the airline industry. At this stage, it remains unclear to what extent SAA's flights would be affected by the strike if 70% of their ground and cabin crew go on strike. And that's why SAA has said that, if the need arose, it would activate contingency plans 'to ensure business continuity'. Read on to discover six tips that'll help you respond effectively if your employees resort to strike action...... ››› more
[08 July 2013]

Successful wage negotiations methods the Chamber of Mines should use to avoid a crippling strike
With strike season well and truly underway, wage negotiations talks are set to begin early next month. And the Chamber of Mines is bracing itself for the toughest round of negotiations with gold mines yet. This, after new player in the industry, the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu), tabled its demands to the chamber this week asking gold mining companies to double miners' pay, Eye Witness News reports. If unions and the employers fail to reach an agreement, a wave of strikes could erupt in the already volatile mining industry. While the Chamber of Mines prepares to meet with all mining unions before officially starting wage talks next month, here are seven tips you can use to ensure wage negotiations with your staff are successful.... ››› more
[26 June 2013]

Avoid a crippling strike in your workplace using these successful wage negotiations methods
Exxaro CEO Sipho Nkosi has told a round table discussion in Sandton that investors are hesitant to bring business to South Africa because downsizing and restructuring are frowned upon. Nkosi says government needs to clarify the future of the industry to restore investor confidence, Eye Witness News reports. Nkosi's comments come as the mining industry continues to battle with unprotected strikes over wage negotiations, proposed job cuts as well as union rivalry. If you think this has nothing to do with your company, think again. All companies face the threat of a crippling strike when wage negotiations come to a deadlock. Ensure you're prepared for any eventuality. Here are seven essentials for successful wage negotiations to prevent disruptions at your workplace.... ››› more
[21 June 2013]

Don't let a strike cripple your business with these three tips
Did you know you can avoid strikes completely! Unreal I know! But let's face it you'd rather be doing business than dealing with avoidable strikes and CCMA issues. There are a few things you can do! Here's how you can avoid falling victim to striking employees.... ››› more
[20 June 2013]

Retrenching employees? Don't, unless you've considered these five factors
Up to 145 500 jobs and 60% of South Africa's platinum output could be at risk in coming years amid unrest and upheavals in the sector. That's a warning sounded by economists at the Japanese bank, Nomura. They believe rising mining costs as a result of wage increases, regulation, increased electricity prices and a need to drill deeper, as well as political risks, will force SA mines to cut their losses, iAfrica.com reports. If this forecast becomes a reality, mines will face disputes from disgruntled employees who feel they haven't been retrenched legally. Don't let this happen to you! Here are five factors you need to consider before you retrench employees.... ››› more
[19 June 2013]

Do all your staff know where the emergency exits are?
Two weeks ago I was having dinner at the Spur with my four year old son. All of a sudden we were asked to move our cars, as 'there's a small fire upstairs', and they were worried about our cars. This started to cause a bit of panic. Then the manager announced 'please can everyone leave the restaurant, as there's a small fire and for our safety we should all leave the restaurant'. Then there was an explosion! What would you do if a fire broke out in your company?... ››› more
[18 June 2013]

Do you know how to manage unprotected strike action similar to the one Lonmin's facing?
The world's third largest platinum producer, Lonmin is facing a real possibility of an unprotected strike. This after, the platinum producer said it had failed to reach a recognition agreement with the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU). With South Africa's annual wage bargaining season in full swing, it's possible your company could face similar labour unrest if talks come to a deadlock. Read on to find out what to do when your employees go on an unprotected strike.... ››› more
[13 June 2013]

Four tips to control your employees' strike action
A crippling strike is looming at Lonmin's Marikana mine, which has been plagued by union rivalry since last year's August massacre in which 44 people died. According to Eye Witness News, the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) issued a 48 hour strike notice after parties failed to reach an understanding on Tuesday on the recognition agreement. Meanwhile, Amcu members have vowed to down tools if their union isn't granted majority organisational rights over its rival the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM). Read on to discover four tips that'll help you respond effectively if your employees resort to strike action...... ››› more
[13 June 2013]

Brace yourself for wage negotiations as SA's strike season steps into high gear
'With the country experiencing tough economic times and unions emboldened by hefty wage increases granted last year to end strikes, analysts predict difficult months ahead,' reported Fin24 last month. And they weren't wrong! In the past few weeks, FSP Business has repeatedly written on the wildcat strikes hitting the already volatile mining sector. Now, comes news that Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant is set to meet mining unions and their federations ahead of wage negotiation season in the sector...... ››› more
[03 June 2013]

Limit loss of productivity in your business by setting an absenteeism standard!
The Labour Department recorded 99 strikes in the department's strike data system in 2012. This involved 118,215 striking workers. The loss in productivity is staggering - but your business is likely suffering from similar absenteeism issues if you haven't set an absenteeism standard. Here's how to do so today!... ››› more
[30 May 2013]

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