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  • Published On: July 24th, 2023
    Overtime and How It Works In South Africa

    Is the time over for overtime? With an economy growing at a sluggish rate, a currency under pressure, and unemployment on the rise each year, [...]

  • Published On: June 7th, 2021
    Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

    The enforcement of the Protection of Personal Information Act (herein after referred to as POPIA) commences on 1 July 2021 and all businesses who obtain, [...]

  • Published On: February 2nd, 2021
    Psychometric Assessments: Should – form part of our Selection process?

    By Charne Opperman (22.01.2021) In the past year, overshadowed by a pandemic, most companies have been facing various challenges that affected their productivity, success and [...]

  • Published On: December 15th, 2020
    Workplace Skills Plan: A Nuisance Or A Major Benefit?

    One of the main purposes of the Skills Development Act is to encourage employers to use the workplace as an active learning environment. Should employers [...]

  • Published On: December 9th, 2020
    Strategic Remuneration – The Basics You Need To Know

    By Anita Vermeulen   What is Remuneration? What do people think when they hear the term remuneration? We all think that remuneration refers to the [...]

  • Published On: December 4th, 2020
    Who Really Benefits From An Employee Handbook?

    Throughout South Africa, many employers do not realize the importance of an employee handbook within their organisation. Not only is the purpose of an employee [...]

  • Published On: February 10th, 2020
    Compliance Era vs Organisational Era

    Compliance Era vs Organisational Development Era By Charne Opperman (03/10/2019) South African (SA) legislation and the strict guidelines associated with it have, over recent years, [...]

  • Published On: November 20th, 2018
    Workplace Discipline and the Importance of its Consistent Application

    Workplace Discipline and the Importance of its Consistent Application Many employers have found themselves on the receiving end of CCMA or Labour Court orders compelling [...]

  • Published On: October 10th, 2018
    The Role Industrial Relations Play In Government, Business & Society

    What is The Role of Industrial Relations? Good industrial relations form the backbone of our modern industrial society. Without the proper structures and processes in [...]

  • Published On: October 9th, 2018
    Human Resource Management [A Simple Guide]

    Human Resource Management [A Simple Guide] Whether you’re an employer or an employee it pays to understand the ins and outs of Human Resource Management. Effective [...]

  • Published On: October 8th, 2018
    Skills Development and Training For Your Business

    Everything You Need To Know About Skills Development and Training in South Africa They say that the smartest people among us are those who adopt [...]

  • Published On: October 7th, 2018
    Temporary Employment Services – Labour Relations Act Section 198

    Revisiting The Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 The changes to section 198 of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA) is considered as [...]

  • Published On: October 6th, 2018
    Performance Management & Job Grading

    Performance Management & Job Grading At this point you may be wondering: what is performance management, and why should I care? Or, you may already [...]

  • Published On: October 5th, 2018
    6 Employment Issues Every Business Face

    6 Employment Issues Every Business Face Whether you’re the employer or the employee, you’ve got to have your bases covered - know your rights, know [...]

  • Published On: October 3rd, 2018
    Absenteeism & Desertion: Taking Appropriate Steps

    Dealing With Absenteeism & Desertion There are various principle obligations an employee needs to comply with in accordance with the contract of employment with regards [...]

  • Published On: October 2nd, 2018
    Improve Your Productivity – The Ultimate Guide

    50+ Great Resources to Improve Your Productivity You would most likely agree with me when I say: It can be quite difficult to improve productivity at [...]

  • Published On: October 1st, 2018
    The Real Cost Of Sick Leave

    The Real Cost Of Sick Leave In light of South Africa’s current economic state, employers are increasingly facing greater challenges just in order to survive [...]

  • Published On: September 30th, 2018
    Compensation & The Minimum Wage

    Compensation & The Minimum Wage Whether you are entering the job market for the first time as a high-school or university graduate, or re-entering the [...]

  • Published On: September 29th, 2018
    Amended codes For BEE – A Reminder

    The amended codes for Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) that came into effect in May 2015 continue to cause confusion and anxiety among business owners [...]

  • Published On: February 18th, 2014
    Change Management

    Where imbalance exists, forces are disturbed and manipulated to achieve balance once again, even if this means the balance does not look like the balance [...]

  • Published On: February 18th, 2014
    Succession Planning

      On 24September we celebrate our rich and diverse heritage, reminding us of our past journeys, triumphs and struggles underpinned by various traditions and beliefs. [...]

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