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Why 35% of Your Best Candidates Won't Apply (And How to Change That)
35% of top talent won't apply to your company—because of gender barriers you haven’t addressed. Here’s how to fix it, fast.

Natalie Singer
Aug 54 min read
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Employment Law Alert: Key Lessons from the Constitutional Court's Mavundla v Gotcha Security Judgment
Reinstatement delays cost millions. Learn what the Mavundla ruling means for employers failing to comply with CCMA and court orders.

Grant Wilkinson
Jul 303 min read
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Employee Dismissed for Illegal Money-Lending Scheme Loses Court Battle
Dismissal upheld: Employee involved in illegal money-lending at work loses review bid despite claiming it was a stokvel under the NCA.

Jonathan Goldberg
Jul 303 min read
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The Hidden Legal Time Bomb in Your Company's Digital Communications
Emoji misuse at work is a growing legal risk in South Africa—avoid fines, lawsuits, and reputational damage with a solid emoji policy.

John Botha
Jul 293 min read
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Employer Surveillance in South Africa: Navigating the Legal Landscape
Workplace surveillance in South Africa must balance legal compliance with privacy rights. Know your responsibilities under POPIA, RICA, and more.

John Botha
Jul 243 min read
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Mental Health in the Workplace: Navigating Incapacity Dismissals When Depression and Anxiety Take Hold
Navigate mental health-related incapacity dismissals legally and compassionately. Key questions, risks, and employer obligations explained.

Anndine Dippenaar
Jul 233 min read
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Boeing's Ethical Leadership Crisis: When "Non Mihi Sed Tibi Gloria" Becomes a Cautionary Tale
Boeing’s ethical failures show the risks of abandoning servant leadership. A cautionary tale for values-driven, compliant workplaces.

Grant Wilkinson
Jul 225 min read
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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
Jul 173 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
Jul 163 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
Jul 153 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
Jul 107 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
Jul 94 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
Jul 82 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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