by Global Business Editor | Oct 7, 2016 | Gazettes, Uncategorized medium
We recently had the pleasure of attending a presentation by the respected trend analyst, Mr Dion Chang (founder of Flux Trends) on the topic of “business disruptors” and “observing trends as a business strategy”. With specific reference to the impact these trends may...
by Global Business Editor | Aug 19, 2016 | Gazettes, Uncategorized medium
I love the Olympic Games. Every four years we are afforded the opportunity to watch the best of the best; and every four years we are rewarded with stories of the triumph of the human spirit. What do the Olympics have to do with Human Resources? Let us view them as an...
by Global Business Editor | Aug 12, 2016 | Gazettes, Uncategorized medium
Amendments to section 6 of the Employment Equity Act outlines the requirements for enabling Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value, and where Equal Work defined as “employees of the same employer doing work of the same or substantially the same value” Important to note is...
by Global Business Editor | Aug 5, 2016 | Gazettes, Uncategorized medium
Various B-BBEE Related Matters There are a number of matters to address this month. I will discuss each of them briefly. Note that the brevity of my discussion does not mean that they do not have a significant impact. 1. Status of IRBA accredited Verification...
by Global Business Editor | Jul 22, 2016 | Gazettes, Uncategorized medium
Some tips on how to keep your top talent on board in the workplace otherwise known as an employee retention guide. Some companies have the following five simple steps to keep their top performers: Give employees the responsibility and authority to get things done;...
by Global Business Editor | Jul 15, 2016 | Gazettes, Uncategorized medium
Judgement was handed down by the Labour Court in August 2015 in the litigation brought by BUSA to challenge aspects of the 2012 SETA grant regulations, specifically the change in mandatory grant payment of only 20% of employer’s 1% skills development levy. The Court...
by Global Business Editor | Jun 27, 2016 | Gazettes, Uncategorized medium
Please note that 3 August 2016, the date of the 2016 Municipal Elections have been declared a public holiday. President Zuma has explained that this is to enable all eligible South Africans to exercise their right to vote on that day.
by Global Business Editor | Oct 20, 2015 | Gazettes, Labour Law Video Updates, Uncategorized medium
Below are some of the topics that we covered in the Mid Year Labour Law update with Jonathan Goldberg C1 True Blue Foods (Pty) Ltd t.a Kentucky Fried Chicken vs CCMA and others C26 Chemical Energy Paper Printing Wood and Allied Workers Union obo Members/Pan African...
by Global Business Editor | Oct 6, 2015 | Gazettes, Uncategorized medium
Just a reminder that COSATU has indicated that they will engage on nationwide protest action on 7 October 2015, following the notice filed with NEDLAC on 23 September 2015. NEDLAC has granted permission for the march to proceed. This means that the intended protest...
by Global Business Editor | Sep 8, 2015 | Gazettes, Uncategorized medium
The Judgment in the Labour Court deeming clause test case was handed down earlier this morning. There is no doubt that it is a sound victory for the TES industry. The LRA continues to apply to the TES after deeming. Our detailed summary/news flash will follow in due...
