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Empowering Communities Through Education: Our Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility at Global Business Solutions
GBS partners with Grow ECD to uplift women-led centres and empower communities through early childhood education and training.

Thembi Chagonda
8 hours ago3 min read
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When Following Orders Becomes a Firing Offense: A Critical Examination of Workplace Power Dynamics and Legal Fairness
A recent court case questions if employees should be fired for obeying unlawful orders. Are power dynamics in the workplace fairly judged?

John Botha
8 hours ago3 min read
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Immigration: SA’s Balancing Act
SA’s new labour migration policy aims to balance local employment with access to critical skills for growth and global competitiveness.

Natalie Singer
9 hours ago3 min read
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Off-Duty Misconduct in South African Employment Law: The Nexus Test and Employee Accountability
Off-duty misconduct can lead to dismissal in SA law. Learn how the nexus test, social media, and fairness standards impact employee accountability.

Grant Wilkinson
4 days ago7 min read
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Restraints of Trade in South Africa: What HR Leaders Need to Know in 2025
Understand how to craft and enforce restraint of trade clauses in South Africa to protect your business while staying compliant in 2025.

Anndine Dippenaar
5 days ago4 min read
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When Teams Collide: Understanding and Addressing Incompatibility in the Workplace
Explore key causes and signs of team incompatibility—and how to address it to boost collaboration, retention, and workplace harmony.

John Botha
6 days ago2 min read
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NAVIGATING OVERTIME COMPLIANCE: Key Legal Requirements and Statutory Provisions
Learn how SA labour law governs overtime—key case law, compliance tips, and practical steps to avoid legal risks and payroll disputes.

John Botha
Jul 34 min read
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How a Healthy Mind Feeds a Healthy Business in B-BBEE
Mental health boosts B-BBEE success—supporting minds drives retention, performance, and real transformation. Prioritise wellness, boost results.

Cindie Muller
Jul 23 min read
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Labour Court Reviews Supervisor’s Dismissal Case for Inappropriate Comments
Labour Court rules on a supervisor’s dismissal for misconduct—fair outcome, but poor procedure leads to compensation. A key HR compliance case.

Jonathan Goldberg
Jul 12 min read
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The Impact of a Positive Attitude on Your Business in BBBEE
A positive mindset turns BBBEE from obligation to opportunity, driving innovation, growth, and lasting transformation in South African business.

Cindie Muller
Jun 263 min read
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Equal Pay for Equal Work
LAC overturns ruling in PRASA v Hoyo, clarifying equal pay claims under the EEA and highlighting limits of comparator evidence.

Jonathan Goldberg
Jun 252 min read
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Sectoral Employment Equity Targets: BUSA and DEL Navigate Complex Transformation Landscape
New EE targets confirmed. DEL and BUSA debate methodology, legalities, and disability goals in SA's evolving transformation framework.

John Botha
Jun 243 min read
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Important Update: National Labour Migration Policy and Employment Services Amendment Bill
New laws prioritise South African hires. Prepare now for NLMP & ESAB with audits, compliance plans, and recruitment policy updates.

John Botha
Jun 193 min read
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The Power of Authentic Storytelling in Professional Learning – Why Stories Stick: Lessons from the Lecture Hall to the Boardroom
Authentic storytelling turns dry legal lessons into lasting insights—experience the power of narrative at our Labour Law Update in Cape Town.

Grant Wilkinson
Jun 183 min read
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Navigating Resistance in the B-BBEE Environment: A Leadership Guide
Overcoming BBBEE resistance starts with leadership. Learn how to foster inclusivity, reduce pushback, and align transformation with strategy.

Cindie Muller
Jun 174 min read
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Dismissal Under the Guise of Operational Requirements
Retrenchments must be fair and genuine—this case proves employers can't mask misconduct fallout as operational requirements.

Jonathan Goldberg
Jun 122 min read
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The Transformational Power of Positive Thinking in Leadership and Its Impact on B-BBEE
Positive leadership drives B-BBEE success—optimism inspires inclusion, innovation, and meaningful transformation beyond compliance.

Cindie Muller
Jun 113 min read
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Strategic Case Management: The Power of Pre-Arbitration Minutes in Labour Disputes
Pre-arbitration minutes aren’t admin—they’re a strategic tool that can make or break your labour dispute case. Use them wisely.

Grant Wilkinson
Jun 103 min read
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Setting the Record Straight: Why Employment Equity Plans Cannot Be Shortened to Two Years
EEA plans must run for five years—shorter plans are non-compliant under the 2022 Employment Equity Act amendments and regulations.

John Botha
Jun 53 min read
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Ghost Workers and Disciplinary Standards
LAC ruling and Draft Dismissal Code clarify that disciplinary hearings rely on practical fairness—not criminal trial standards.

Grant Wilkinson
Jun 44 min read
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