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Research finds that absenteeism is the reason South Africa's losing its competitive edge

New research has found that South Africa's losing its competitive edge. And it's all thanks to absenteeism. That's just the tip of the tip of the iceberg. There are other worrying trends when it comes to sick leave abuse in the workplace. Here are the details of the study... [read more...]

New B-BBEE codes unveiled! Find out what this means for your business...

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has unveiled the new Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) codes of good practice. Davies announced the new codes yesterday at the B-BBEE summit in Midrand. Reports suggest the codes will be published in the Government Gazette on October 11. Read on [read more...]

Department of Trade and Industry set to announce new B-BBEE codes...

The Department of Trade and Industry, together with the Black Economic Empowerment advisory council, will announce new Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) codes of good practice at a summit on 3 and 4 October, Fin24 reports. Read on to find out how this announcement could affect your [read more...]

Workplace

  • Revealed: A five-step plan to cut your company's absenteeism in half
  • Absenteeism is one of the major problems facing South African companies. But this doesn't mean you have to roll over and accept the status quo. Use this five-step plan to deal with absenteeism in your workplace.... ››› more
  • [15 November 2013]
  • Dismiss an employee who drinks on the job in three easy steps
  • Sibusiso Langa, the man accused of killing five runners in Midrand in 2011, when he crashed his car into them, admits he was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident. He was on his way to work when the accident happened, meaning that he was going to work drunk. What should you do about employees who abuse alcohol at work?... ››› more
  • [15 November 2013]
  • How to use breathalyser tests in the workplace
  • Christmas party season is almost upon us. Your employees are looking forward to long lunches with clients, and the office Christmas bash. And it's quite likely that some will end up drinking too much punch... But for a few employees, the over-indulgence of alcohol isn't limited to these few parties. They abuse alcohol daily. And their substance dependence could cost you thousands, maybe even millions in loss of production time and compensation claims in case of an accident. And that means you have a legal responsibility to tackle this matter at work...... ››› more
  • [15 November 2013]
  • What being a manager means for your wardrobe...
  • Imagine this scenario; you go to meet your new lawyer to ask for legal advice and he arrives wearing torn jeans, a t-shirt with 'drinking is my hobby' on the front and a yellow baseball cap. Would his dress code instill much confidence in you? Likewise, your own attire will largely determine the degree of authority and respect you command before you even open your mouth. Before you check in at the office, check out your wardrobe according to this quick guide.... ››› more
  • [14 November 2013]
  • Avoid the high cost of workplace stress or your business will suffer
  • The World Health Organisation estimates that stress costs American business about $300 million a year. And stress related illnesses are often the primary cause for long-term illness among staff - which also means a decline in productivity for the business, and in turn, negative impact to the bottom line. Here's how you can make sure your business doesn't suffer... ››› more
  • [14 November 2013]
  • 10 Ways HIV or Aids can impact your workforce and business
  • The month of Aids awareness is around the corner. Here's a list of ten ways HIV or Aids can affect your business if you don't do something about it.... ››› more
  • [13 November 2013]
  • Always follow these steps to tackle bullying in the workplace
  • It's not the ideal scenario: An employee complains to you that his supervisor is bullying him, and it's making him miserable! It happens, in spite of your company policy and your best efforts to create a workplace free of bullying! It's important that you take any complaint of bullying seriously, and also that you deal with the bullying correctly.... ››› more
  • [13 November 2013]
  • Four steps you can use to protect travelling employees from disease and injury
  • When you send your top consultant to a seminar on the other end of the country, you probably don't stop to consider this simple fact: While he's travelling for work, it's your responsibility to make sure he's not exposed to health and safety risks. Here's what you need to know.... ››› more
  • [12 November 2013]
  • Use these two tips to minimise unsafe acts in your workplace
  • Did you know that 88% of all accidents in the workplace are caused by unsafe or unhealthy acts? Don't let your workplace become another statistic. Use these two tips to minimise unsafe acts in your workplace and prevent accidents.... ››› more
  • [11 November 2013]
  • Can you test your employees for HIV and Aids? Here's what the law says...
  • You have to thread very carefully when dealing with HIV and Aids in the workplace. This is especially important when it comes to testing your employees. One wrong move and you could be facing a serious labour dispute. Don't take that risk! Find out what the law says about testing your employees for HIV and Aids.... ››› more
  • [08 November 2013]
  • Get your employment equity committee right - here's how
  • Employment Equity is a priority for businesses! And the Employment Equity Act instructs employers to establish an employment equity committee. But it doesn't explain how you should form this committee, or what they need to cover in their meetings.... ››› more
  • [08 November 2013]
  • Is it a legal requirement to have these seven risk assessments assessed by an AIA?
  • One way of ensuring your company identifies any hazards and assesses risks to your employees' health and safety is to do a complete and proper risk assessment of your workplace. But, what about risk assessments on dust, noise, ventilation, lighting, hazardous chemical substances, medical surveillance and legal compliance audits? Is it a legal requirement to have these assessments evaluated by an Approved Inspection Authority (AIA) at intervals at least one every two years? Read on to find out...... ››› more
  • [07 November 2013]
  • Warning: Without an emergency evacuation plan, you won't be able to evacuate your employees if your building catches fire!
  • An accident at the site of one of Eskom's newest projects - the Ingula pumped storage scheme near Ladysmith- claimed the lives of six Eskom workers. The project site has been closed while external investigators try to determine the cause of the accident, and all workers have been evacuated.What about your company? Would your evacuation plan have been able to protect your employees' lives?... ››› more
  • [07 November 2013]
  • Ergonomics 101: Sitting still could increase your employees' sick days...
  • If I ask you to name the number one cause of employee illnesses and sick leave requests, you'll probably list the usual suspects: Colds, flus and tummy bugs. But did you know the musculoskeletal injuries are actually the biggest threat to organisations? And that jobs requiring employees to sit down for extended periods (at their computers) are among the riskiest for these injuries?... ››› more
  • [06 November 2013]
  • Assault 101: How to handle an office punch-up
  • It turns out that our former president, Thabo Mbekhi, narrowly missed a punch from former US president, Jimmy Carter. The two were arguing about HIV/Aids, and South Africa's lack of a treatment plan at the time, back in the late '90s. Just goes to show you - even heads of state aren't always in control of their emotions! And this could easily happen at your place of work, where employees disagree so strongly, their argument turns into a punch up...... ››› more
  • [06 November 2013]
  • Should you dismiss an employee who's guilty of racism?
  • Let's say an incident of racism happened in your workplace. And you've conducted an investigation, held a hearing and found your employee guilty of racism. The big question now is: Can you dismiss an employee who is guilty of racism? Read on to find out what labour law says about this...... ››› more
  • [05 November 2013]
  • Eskom accident highlights the importance of taking steps to prevent accidents
  • Accidents don't come with a warning sign. They can happen to anyone, at anytime! Last week's accident at an Eskom site near Ladysmith is proof of that. While this may be the case, there are certain steps you can take to prevent accidents from happening. Read on to find out what they are...... ››› more
  • [05 November 2013]




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