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Global Business Solutions (GBS) is a leading consulting and training firm in Workforce Solutions (labour law, HR consulting, IR, B-BBEE, and EE), Leadership/EQ, and Digital Intelligence/AI. We have delivered future-focused solutions for workforce excellence for 35+ years. Our diverse range of services empowers businesses to achieve their objectives. We provide consulting, training (accredited and non-accredited), collaboration, and coaching on CORE, INTERMEDIATE, and ADVANCED levels. Global Business Solutions to Welcome Welcome Welcome Welcome Future Thinking, Now! 100% Recommendation Rating on Facebook Latest News Effective Arbitration: Practical Tools for Labour Disputes Tue, Apr 28 East London Golf Club More info Register Now Effective Discipline in the Workplace (with optional PoE Submission) Tue, Apr 28 Virtual Event More info Register Now Law of Evidence Thu, Apr 30 East London Golf Club More info Register Now Load More Who We Are GBS is... At the heart of Global Business Solutions (GBS ) lies the innovative convergence of Workplace Solutions, Leadership/EQ, and Digital Intelligence (AI). We are not just consultants. We are architects of a resilient and dynamic future for your business. We provide business solutions. Learn More SPECIFIC SCOPE OF SERVICES SPECIFIC SCOPE OF SERVICES SPECIFIC SCOPE OF SERVICES SPECIFIC SCOPE OF SERVICES Bytes Bot Development (Automation, Augmentation and Generic) Process and Systems Mapping Copilot for 365 (Teams, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) AI For Series (Incl. DE, EE, SD, Strategic Planning, etc.) End-User AI Across All Business Functions (Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Finance, Marketing, Sales, Admin, etc.) Minds Culture (Organisatinal Culture and Surveys) Conflict Management High-performance Teams Transitioning through Change Personal Mastery Rights Transformation Strategy (Planning and Dispute Resolution Compliance (Audits, DG and Legal Opinions) How To Series (Incl. DE, SDF, EEA, POPI, etc.) Labour Law (Understanding and Interpretation of Labour and Related Laws) Learn More Global Business Solutions (GBS), a South African (SA) QSE, is supported by a highly experienced multidisciplinary team representing more than 600 years of combined professional experience across human resources consulting, labour relations, employment law, workplace transformation, skills development, and leadership support. This collective experience reflects the cumulative careers of our top labour law attorneys, consultants, facilitators, legal practitioners, and senior advisors, many of whom have spent decades supporting organisations in navigating complex workplace, compliance, and labour relations environments across both the public and private sectors . Our team holds more than 120 professional qualifications , including honours and degree-level qualifications, postgraduate diplomas, and specialised certifications in labour law, human resources management, industrial psychology, business management, finance, and compliance-related disciplines. Importantly, GBS includes highly qualified labour law attorneys, senior labour relations specialists, appointed Employment Equity Commissioners, leadership with Visiting Professor status at recognised academic institutions, and representatives who have participated in national social dialogue structures such as NEDLAC , enabling us to combine regulatory insight, academic thought leadership, legal expertise, and practical workplace implementation. With accredited facilitators, assessors, and moderators forming part of our delivery capability, we provide clients with both strategic advisory support and accredited training solutions aligned to South Africa’s evolving legislative and regulatory framework. This depth of expertise enables GBS to deliver industry-leading solutions in Employment Equity, B-BBEE advisory, labour law compliance, disciplinary and industrial relations support, workplace transformation, and strategic people practices . Operating nationally, with teams supporting clients from Johannesburg, East London, Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, Durban, and across South Africa, GBS serves as a trusted partner to organisations seeking to strengthen compliance, reduce regulatory risk, and achieve sustainable organisational performance. Learn More Over 1 in 3 of South Africa’s Top Employers partner with US. Get In Touch! Get in touch by filling out the form. We’ll respond as soon we can. 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Explore Global Business Solution’s cutting-edge AI-powered bots designed for HR, labour law, disciplinary enquiries, business automation, and workforce compliance. Streamline processes, ensure legal accuracy, and enhance efficiency with our tailored AI solutions. Find the right bot for your needs today! Explore GBS's AI Bots and Tools for HR, Labour Law, and Business Automation Enhance your business operations with GBS’s suite of AI-powered bots and tools, built to support the full HR lifecycle, labour law compliance, disciplinary enquiries, and business automation. From onboarding and contracting through to performance management, employee relations, leave and wellness, and dispute resolution, each solution is designed to guide users through best-practice steps, capture the right information, and generate consistent documentation that reduces compliance risk and saves time. Our flagship bot, Ask Johnny (AJ), is available for free and provides immediate assistance, while the rest of the tools are available once you log in as a site member. Both free and premium tools can be accessed upon authentication; for a smooth experience, use our user signup guide to register, log in, and navigate the platform easily. Enquire about our Bot Solutions Now ! Enquire Now GBS Website Login User Guide Ask Johnny Bot, a.k.a. AJ Bot (FREE) AJ Bot (Free) What is AskJohnny? AskJohnny is a 24/7 AI-powered chatbot, available on the Global Business Solutions website and WhatsApp, designed to provide quick and reliable answers on South African Labour Law, Human Resources, and related topics. This industry-first tool helps businesses and individuals navigate workplace regulations with ease. When to Use It Use AskJohnny when you need: - Instant answers on South African labour laws and HR policies - Guidance on workplace compliance and employee rights - Quick access to key legal and HR information - In-depth research on case law and workplace regulations Why It's Important AskJohnny is revolutionising business advisory support by: - Offering free access (for a limited time) to essential HR and labour law insights - Providing instant responses via the GBS website and WhatsApp - Supporting compliance and informed decision-making - Helping users understand key legal frameworks quickly and efficiently How to Use It Access AskJohnny via: - Website: Sign Up/Login to our website, navigate to the Ask Johnny page, and start chatting. - WhatsApp: Save 082 840 4239 and send a message saying “Hi.” - Ask your questions about Labour Law, HR policies, or related topics. Be clear and specific in your queries for accurate results: - Provide detailed context when asking questions. - Use relevant keywords to refine responses. - When requesting case law references, include parties, topic, and forum of adjudication. - Wait for a response—if there’s a delay, the bot will notify you when the answer is ready. Key Features: - Free to use for a limited time - Available 24/7 on the website and WhatsApp - Provides fast, relevant information on Labour Law and HR - Handles both quick queries and detailed research - Not a substitute for legal advice—professional consultation is recommended for complex matters *Disclaimer AskJohnny provides general guidance in compliance with GDPR and POPIA regulations but does not replace legal advice. Global Business Solutions cannot be held liable for any decisions made based on AI-generated responses. Always consult a professional for legal matters specific to your situation. Try AJ Now Future Skills Radar Bot (Free) The Future Skills Radar Bot helps HR teams, managers, and employees understand how a specific job role is likely to change over time and what the future-ready version of that role will look like. The bot prompts a clear description of the current role (level, context, and key responsibilities), identifies emerging role types and focus areas, and then outputs future responsibilities and priority skills for that role. It also provides practical development and transition recommendations that can be used to build learning paths, update individual development plans, and refresh recruitment profiles so organisations hire and develop for the role as it is becoming, not only as it exists today. The tool is designed to be revisited regularly as industry needs, technology adoption, and AI capability change. Try It Now Recruitment & Selection Recruitment & Assessment Expert Bot Investment: R20,000 (excl. VAT) p/a The Recruitment & Assessment Expert Bot supports HR teams and hiring managers through an end-to-end recruitment workflow, from defining a job profile and critical role requirements to generating targeted social media job adverts. It then helps organisations check alignment with their Employment Equity (EEA) plan, identify gaps or potential deviations against numerical targets and transformation goals, and capture clear, evidence-based justifications where deviations are necessary. The bot is designed to improve consistency and defensibility in recruitment decisions by standardising job profiling, improving advert quality, and guiding structured documentation that can be used for internal governance, audits, inspections, and EE reporting. Enquire Now Onboarding & Contracting Employment Contract Builder Investment: R5,000 (excl. VAT) p/a (includes statutory updates) The Employment Contract Generator streamlines the creation of customised employment contracts by letting you upload a master Excel template containing your full clause library, then select the contract type (Permanent, Fixed Term, or Part-Time) and the specific clauses you want included. It reduces manual copy-and-paste work, minimises errors, and ensures consistent contracts across your organisation, with clauses automatically numbered in the final output. Enquire Now HRAeducate Investment: The fee structure is tiered; please get in touch for more on pricing tiers. HRAeducate is an interactive workplace harassment training tool that gives employees access to up-to-date learning content while helping them recognise and respond to the many forms of harassment that can occur at work. It includes access-controlled security that automatically assigns users to the correct company, tracks training progress and results, and enables employees (and sub-admins) to download completion certificates directly, making compliance reporting far simpler. Enquire Now Policy Framework & Governance Performance Review and Succession Bot Investment: R10,000 (excl. VAT) p/a The Performance Review & Succession Plan Bot helps HR teams and managers run consistent, high-quality performance conversations and turn them into clear, actionable talent outcomes. The bot walks users through a structured workflow: defining the review context, capturing the job profile and core responsibilities, rating performance using a practical 1–5 matrix, generating a targeted development plan, identifying a target successor role, and producing a succession and progression plan for each position. It also links organisational context such as company values, mission and job profiles to a performance matrix and development actions, helping teams standardise how performance is assessed, how development is prioritised, and how succession pathways are documented. Enquire Now Workplace Disability Assessment Tool Investment: R1,250 (excl. VAT) p/a The Workplace Disability Assessment Tool helps South African employers and HR teams assess whether a medical condition meets the legal criteria for disability under the Employment Equity Act. The tool guides users through a structured assessment to determine whether a condition is long-term or recurring and whether it substantially limits employment prospects, helping organisations apply consistent decision-making while maintaining confidentiality requirements. The workflow is simple and practical: start the assessment, answer guided questions, review results, and export outcomes as PDF or Excel (or print) for secure record-keeping and employment equity reporting. The tool also supports uploading relevant medical documents (PDF, JPG, PNG, TIFF up to 5MB) and includes “More Information” guidance prompts to help users complete the assessment accurately. Enquire Now StratAlign Bot Investment: R10,000 (excl. VAT) p/a The StratAlign Bot guides organisations through a structured workforce strategy and operating model design process. It helps teams clarify the organisation’s most critical workforce and business needs, explore workforce and operating model options, and test trade-offs between agility, cost optimisation, and flexibility. The bot also supports building workforce strategies that are practical and defensible by integrating talent levers and AI innovation levers into the recommended approach. It is designed to be used with cross-functional stakeholders (HR, Operations, Finance, Sales) to pressure-test decisions and align on an executable workforce model, and then re-run as strategy, market conditions, or AI capabilities change. Enquire Now Performance Management Policy Generator Investment: R10,000 (excl. VAT) p/a The Policy Generator Bot helps you create customised, compliant company policies quickly by guiding you through a structured set of questions and automatically generating a professional draft tailored to your organisation’s needs and South African labour law requirements. You select the policy type (for example, Privacy, Leave, Code of Conduct, or Remote Work), provide basic company details, answer a few key prompts about your practices, and then review and refine the draft until it is ready to copy, download, or save for your records. Enquire Now Labour Audit Tool Investment: R5,000 (excl. VAT) p/a The Labour Law Compliance Audit is an AI-enabled, structured audit tool that helps South African employers assess labour law compliance across 10 key legislation areas using a 100+ question methodology aligned to major Acts such as the LRA, EEA, BCEA, COIDA, POPIA and more. The tool guides you through each section step-by-step, captures supporting evidence, and produces an instant, colour-coded compliance risk score (High, Medium, Low) so you can quickly identify the most urgent gaps and prioritise corrective actions. It also streamlines compliance record-keeping by saving progress automatically, allowing export to Excel, and generating a professional PDF audit report with section-level scoring and a clear compliance baseline for your organisation. Enquire Now Employee Relations & Discipline Disciplinary Enquiry Initiator Bot Investment: R15,000 (excl. VAT) p/a (both DE Bots at R30,000 (excl. VAT) p/a for 10 users) The DE Initiator Bot streamlines the disciplinary enquiry process for South African employers by guiding you from incident analysis through to enquiry preparation, while keeping documentation procedurally fair and aligned to the Labour Relations Act and Schedule 8 (Code of Good Practice). It helps you identify suitable charges based on your disciplinary code, decide whether suspension with pay is appropriate, and draft key communications such as suspension letters and notices of enquiry, plus opening statements and enquiry questions to support a consistent, legally defensible process. Enquire Now Disciplinary Enquiry Chairperson Bot Investment: R15,000 (excl. VAT) p/a (both DE Bots at R30,000 (excl. VAT) p/a for 10 users) The DE Chairperson Bot supports fair and consistent decision-making in disciplinary hearings by providing an objective, evidence-based analysis of the enquiry record. You paste in the hearing minutes and supporting evidence, add your company disciplinary code, and the bot helps you evaluate guilt on a balance of probabilities, weigh mitigating and aggravating factors, recommend an appropriate sanction, and draft a clear, legally compliant outcome email that explains findings, sanctions, and employee rights under South African labour law. Enquire Now D(EE)VIATE Investment: R1,250 (excl. VAT) p/a DEEVIATE (Employment Equity Deviation Record) helps you document and evidence appointments (recruitment or promotion) that deviate from your prioritised Employment Equity Plan and targets, creating a defensible portfolio aligned to the justifiable reasons in the EE Regulations. It guides you through capturing the EE prioritisation, identifying priority groups, assessing the preferred candidate, documenting the “suitably qualified” assessment, recording supporting evidence, and then signing off and exporting the record for DG Reviews, litigation support, and stakeholder feedback. Enquire Now Workplace Disability Assessment Investment: R1,250 (excl. VAT) p/a The Workplace Disability Assessment Tool helps determine whether a medical condition meets the definition of disability under the South African Employment Equity Act by assessing whether the impairment is long-term or recurring and whether it substantially limits employment prospects. It guides users through a simple step-by-step assessment, supports uploading medical documents, and allows you to review and export results (PDF or Excel) or print them for records, while maintaining confidentiality in line with Employment Equity requirements. Enquire Now Leave Management & Wellness Absence Return Pro Investment: R1,250 (excl. VAT) p/a Absence Return Pro is a structured return-to-work documentation tool that helps HR and managers manage employees returning after a period of absence, while ensuring appropriate risk management and a smooth transition back into the workplace. It is designed for extended sick leave, incapacity-related absences, and situations where medical certificates must be validated and return-to-work conditions need to be formally documented. The tool supports proper medical clearance, captures any required work accommodations, helps manage the risk of premature return, and enables tracking of absence and return patterns, while maintaining strict confidentiality of medical information. Enquire Now CannaSense Investment: R1,250 (excl. VAT) p/a CannaSense (Cannabis at the Workplace Risk Assessment Tool) helps organisations assess how safety-sensitive a specific job role is in the context of cannabis use, so you can respond consistently and in a legally defensible way. The tool guides you through 16 role-based questions, calculates a risk classification (Low, Medium, High, or Very High), and then provides recommended control measures plus an employment contract clause aligned to the assessed risk level. You can export the completed assessment to PDF or Excel for your compliance records, and it is designed to support alignment with South African legal requirements, including the OHS Act, Labour Relations Act, and relevant case law. Enquire Now COIDA Bot Investment: R5,000 (excl. VAT) p/a The COIDA Bot is an AI-guided workflow tool that helps South African employers manage occupational injury and disease cases from first notification through to rehabilitation, accommodation, and appeals in line with COIDA requirements. It first helps determine whether an incident is likely covered under COIDA, then guides users step-by-step through a structured, seven-phase process to ensure each case is handled consistently, fully documented, and legally defensible. The bot supports better compliance and faster case resolution by prompting clear factual incident descriptions, capturing medical impact information, and ensuring key documents and forms are available for submission and record-keeping. It also includes a dedicated rehabilitation and accommodation phase to proactively plan safe, sustainable return-to-work options, reducing operational disruption while protecting employee wellbeing. Each phase produces a summary that becomes part of the formal HR and COIDA case record, helping teams maintain a strong audit trail and respond effectively if disputes or appeals arise. Enquire Now Parental Leave Assistant Investment: R1,250 (excl. VAT) p/a The Parental Leave Application Form streamlines parental leave applications in line with South African labour requirements by guiding both employees and HR through each step, capturing all required details, and generating professional documentation for record-keeping. It also helps reduce errors by automatically calculating leave duration, supporting digital signatures, and producing export-ready outputs aligned to your organisation’s filing process. Enquire Now Sick Leave Assessment Assistant Bot Investment: R10,000 (excl. VAT) p/a The Sick Leave Assessment Assistant helps HR practitioners review employee sick leave patterns in a structured, fair, and consistent way. It supports you to identify trends, distinguish between misconduct and incapacity scenarios, and produce an evidence-based assessment aligned with South African labour law and your internal sick leave policy, ending with clear recommendations and next steps for procedurally and substantively fair case handling. Enquire Now Legal & Dispute Resolution Legal Bundle Creator Investment: R1,250 (excl. VAT) p/a Bundle Master Pro helps you build professional legal document bundles for CCMA, Labour Court, and internal disciplinary matters in minutes. Upload multiple PDFs, reorder them in the correct sequence, and generate a single, clean bundle with automatic page numbering and a structured index, reducing manual admin and ensuring consistent, tribunal-ready documentation. Enquire Now General POPIA Prompt Scruber Investment: R5,000 (excl. VAT) p/a The POPIA Prompt Scrubber helps South African organisations use AI responsibly by identifying and removing personal information from any prompt before it is submitted to an AI tool. It is designed to support POPIA compliant workflows by automatically flagging names and other personal details and applying de-identification so the prompt keeps its meaning while reducing privacy risk. The tool follows a simple, practical process: write your prompt, paste it into the scrubber, run a personal information check, review highlighted details, apply de-identification, and then copy a safer prompt for use. It is especially useful for HR, legal, and compliance teams who work with sensitive employee or client information and want a consistent step to reduce accidental data exposure when using external AI platforms. Enquire Now Prompt Library Tool Investment: R5,000 (excl. VAT) p/a The AI-Ready HR Prompts Library is a curated collection of ready-to-use, professionally written prompts designed specifically for South African HR professionals. Each prompt is optimised for popular AI engines such as Claude and Perplexity and helps HR teams produce faster, higher-quality outputs across the employment lifecycle, from recruitment messaging and onboarding documentation to policy drafting, performance conversations, employee relations, and compliance communications. The library saves time by providing structured prompts with editable {{variables}} (for example company name, role title, or policy context), optional document attachment guidance for richer results, and practical tips to ensure teams review and tailor AI-generated content before use. Importantly, the prompts are built to reflect South African employment legislation and best practices, helping organisations generate more consistent, compliant HR documents and communication at scale. Enquire Now

Effective Arbitration: Practical Tools for Labour Disputes Tuesday - Wednesday, 28 - 29 April 2026 | Virtual & Live @ East London Golf Club Effective Arbitration: R4 950.00 excl. VAT Law of Evidence: R2 995.00 excl. VAT *For BOTH R6 950.00 excl. VAT Register for both Effective Arbitration and Law of Evidence and receive R995.00 off the combined price. Select the Bundle option on the registration form to apply the discount automatically. Prepare for arbitration with confidence. Effective Arbitration is an intensive, practical programme that unpacks the arbitration process in the South African labour law context, with a strong focus on the CCMA Rules , what commissioners consider during arbitration, and how to avoid common pitfalls—especially in misconduct matters. Delegates also gain an evidence-focused perspective to present and challenge evidence correctly. Special bundle available when registering for both Effective Arbitration: Practical Tools for Labour Disputes (Virtual and Live) (R4 950.00) and Law of Evidence workshops (Live) (R2 995.00), SAVE R995.00*. Great news, registrations are OPEN! Register Now Time & Location 28-29 April 2026, Tuesday - Wednesday, 09:00 - 16:00 Virtual & Live @ East London Golf Club About The Event Arbitration is where workplace decisions are tested. Effective Arbitration: Practical Tools for Labour Disputes equips HR, ER, line managers and representatives with the procedural and practical skills to navigate arbitration confidently and present a persuasive case. This training provides a structured walkthrough of the arbitration process, focusing on the CCMA procedure , the correct conduct of proceedings, and the practical application of the CCMA Rules . A dedicated module on the law of evidence, viewed through the lens of the arbitrator, helps delegates understand what evidence carries weight, how to challenge evidence effectively, and how commissioners assess credibility and relevance in real disputes. The programme is highly practical and scenario-based so delegates leave ready to represent a party (or themselves) with clarity and control. Key modules include: dispute resolution under the LRA, theoretical precedent, step-by-step CCMA procedure, law of evidence in arbitration, CCMA Rules analysis, and misconduct arbitration pitfalls. Special bundle available when registering for both Effective Arbitration: Practical Tools for Labour Disputes and Law of Evidence workshops, SAVE R995.00*. Presented by Global Business Solutions (GBS)—Your Partner in Strategic HR Compliance All workshops are offered as customised in-house training that can be presented virtually or on-site. *All courses and conferences are subject to minimum delegate numbers. GBS is: Qualifying Small Enterprise Level 2 B-BBEE Contributor 53% Black Owned More than 51% Black Women Owned Download Brochure Manual Registration Form More about the presenters: Grant Wilkinson Executive at Kirchmanns Inc., Senior Consultant at Global Business Solutions and SASLAW WC Committee Member Grant is an admitted attorney with a wide range of experience in both consulting and training. Grant’s focus areas are: Labour Law, industrial relations, legislative development, commercial law, consumer protection, corporate governance, and human resources. Register Now Be the first to know about upcoming events—keep in touch on our socials: Apr 28, 2026, 9:00 AM GMT+2 – Apr 29, 2026, 4:00 PM GMT+2 Effective Arbitration: Practical Tools for Labour Disputes / East London Golf Club, 22 Gleneagles Upper Rd, Bunkers Hill, East London, 5241, South Africa Register Now Apr 28, 2026, 9:00 AM GMT+2 – Apr 29, 2026, 4:00 PM GMT+2 East London Golf Club, 22 Gleneagles Upper Rd, Bunkers Hill, East London, 5241, South Africa Prepare for arbitration with confidence. Effective Arbitration is an intensive, practical programme that unpacks the arbitration process in the South African labour law context, with a strong focus on the CCMA Rules, what commissioners consider during arbitration, and how to avoid common pitfall... Share Apr 28, 2026, 9:00 AM GMT+2 – Apr 29, 2026, 4:00 PM GMT+2 Effective Discipline in the Workplace (with optional PoE Submission) / Virtual Event Register Now Apr 28, 2026, 9:00 AM GMT+2 – Apr 29, 2026, 4:00 PM GMT+2 Virtual Event Strengthen your organisation’s disciplinary capability with Effective Discipline in the Workplace, a practical 2-day programme that equips managers, ER/HR practitioners, initiators, and chairpersons to handle disciplinary matters from start to finish. Learn how to investigate misconduct, classify... Share Apr 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM GMT+2 Law of Evidence / East London Golf Club, 22 Gleneagles Upper Rd, Bunkers Hill, East London, 5241, South Africa Register Now Apr 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM GMT+2 East London Golf Club, 22 Gleneagles Upper Rd, Bunkers Hill, East London, 5241, South Africa Prepare for arbitration with confidence. 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Law of Evidence Thursday, 30 April 2026 | Live @ East London Golf Club Effective Arbitration: R4 950.00 excl. VAT Law of Evidence: R2 995.00 excl. VAT *For BOTH R6 950.00 excl. VAT Bundle offer: Register for both Effective Arbitration and Law of Evidence and receive R995.00 off the combined price. Select the Bundle option on the registration form to apply the discount automatically. Win or lose often comes down to evidence. Law of Evidence is a practical one-day programme that equips anyone presenting in a disciplinary hearing or arbitration with the essential evidence skills needed to build a stronger case. Learn core principles like relevance and admissibility , how evidence links to substantive law, and how to approach character and similar-fact evidence. Special bundle available when registering for both Effective Arbitration: Practical Tools for Labour Disputes (Virtual and Live) (R4 950.00) and Law of Evidence workshops (Live) (R2 995.00), SAVE R995.00*. Great news, registrations are OPEN! Register Now Time & Location 30 April 2026, Thursday, 09:00 - 16:00 Live @ East London Golf Club About The Event Many workplace matters fail not because the facts are weak, but because the evidence is presented incorrectly, challenged too late, or excluded due to basic admissibility problems. Law of Evidence is designed to give HR, ER, managers, initiators and representatives a working, practical understanding of evidentiary principles in both disciplinary hearings and arbitrations—so you can prepare properly and present with confidence. The programme covers the foundations of evidence and how these principles operate in workplace disputes. Delegates will learn how to think about evidence strategically: what is relevant, what is admissible, how to structure proof, and how evidentiary rules interact with substantive law. You will also unpack how tribunals treat character evidence in civil proceedings and how similar-fact evidence may arise in workplace disputes. Training includes: history/sources/theory of evidence, basic concepts, evidence and substantive law, relevance and admissibility, character evidence in civil proceedings, and similar-fact evidence. Special bundle available when registering for both Effective Arbitration: Practical Tools for Labour Disputes and Law of Evidence workshops, SAVE R995.00*. Presented by Global Business Solutions (GBS)—Your Partner in Strategic HR Compliance All workshops are offered as customised in-house training that can be presented virtually or on-site. *All courses and conferences are subject to minimum delegate numbers. GBS is: Qualifying Small Enterprise Level 2 B-BBEE Contributor 53% Black Owned More than 51% Black Women Owned Download Brochure Manual Registration Form More about the presenters: Grant Wilkinson Executive at Kirchmanns Inc., Senior Consultant at Global Business Solutions and SASLAW WC Committee Member Grant is an admitted attorney with a wide range of experience in both consulting and training. Grant’s focus areas are: Labour Law, industrial relations, legislative development, commercial law, consumer protection, corporate governance, and human resources. Register Now Be the first to know about upcoming events—keep in touch on our socials: Apr 28, 2026, 9:00 AM GMT+2 – Apr 29, 2026, 4:00 PM GMT+2 Effective Arbitration: Practical Tools for Labour Disputes / East London Golf Club, 22 Gleneagles Upper Rd, Bunkers Hill, East London, 5241, South Africa Register Now Apr 28, 2026, 9:00 AM GMT+2 – Apr 29, 2026, 4:00 PM GMT+2 East London Golf Club, 22 Gleneagles Upper Rd, Bunkers Hill, East London, 5241, South Africa Prepare for arbitration with confidence. Effective Arbitration is an intensive, practical programme that unpacks the arbitration process in the South African labour law context, with a strong focus on the CCMA Rules, what commissioners consider during arbitration, and how to avoid common pitfall... Share Apr 28, 2026, 9:00 AM GMT+2 – Apr 29, 2026, 4:00 PM GMT+2 Effective Discipline in the Workplace (with optional PoE Submission) / Virtual Event Register Now Apr 28, 2026, 9:00 AM GMT+2 – Apr 29, 2026, 4:00 PM GMT+2 Virtual Event Strengthen your organisation’s disciplinary capability with Effective Discipline in the Workplace, a practical 2-day programme that equips managers, ER/HR practitioners, initiators, and chairpersons to handle disciplinary matters from start to finish. Learn how to investigate misconduct, classify... Share Apr 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM GMT+2 Law of Evidence / East London Golf Club, 22 Gleneagles Upper Rd, Bunkers Hill, East London, 5241, South Africa Register Now Apr 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM GMT+2 East London Golf Club, 22 Gleneagles Upper Rd, Bunkers Hill, East London, 5241, South Africa Prepare for arbitration with confidence. 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It serves as a transparent and legally binding agreement between the entity and its users, promoting trust and compliance with data protection laws... (Learn More) Download POPI Retention and Destruction Matrix Guideline The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) retention and destruction matrix guideline is a critical component of data privacy compliance in South Africa. POPIA, enacted to safeguard individuals' personal information, requires organizations to manage data throughout its lifecycle, including retention and secure destruction...(Learn More) Download POPI Policy and Practice POPI (Protection of Personal Information) policy and practice are critical components of data privacy and security in the digital age. POPI regulations, often associated with South Africa, serve as a model for safeguarding personal information globally...(Learn More) Download Absenteeism, Abscondment and Desertion Management Policy The Absenteeism, Abscondment and Desertion Management Policy is a comprehensive HR tool designed to help South African employers manage attendance-related challenges with confidence and legal compliance. This policy addresses the full spectrum of attendance issues - from occasional unauthorized absences to prolonged disappearances from the workplace. It clearly distinguishes between different types of absence, establishing fair procedures for each scenario while maintaining compliance with the Labour Relations Act, BCEA, and relevant CCMA precedents. Key features include: Clear Definitions: The policy distinguishes between absenteeism (failure to report for duty), abscondment (unauthorized absence without notification), and desertion (prolonged absence indicating intent to abandon employment), providing clarity for consistent application. Procedural Fairness: Step-by-step procedures ensure employers conduct reasonable investigations, make documented contact attempts, and afford employees proper opportunities to explain absences before taking disciplinary action. Dual-Pathway Approach: The policy recognizes that absences may stem from either misconduct or incapacity (such as illness), providing appropriate procedures for each circumstance and ensuring reasonable accommodation where required. Progressive Discipline: From counselling for minor infractions to dismissal for serious desertion cases, the policy supports proportionate responses that consider individual circumstances, operational impact, and prior history. Legal Protection: Built on South African labour law foundations, this policy helps organizations defend their decisions at the CCMA or Labour Court by ensuring both procedural and substantive fairness. Ideal for businesses seeking to reduce operational disruption, maintain workforce accountability, and protect themselves from unfair dismissal claims, this policy provides the structure needed to address one of the most common yet complex HR challenges facing South African employers. Read More Policy On Absence For Cultural And Religious Belief Are you navigating the complex intersection of constitutional rights, workplace diversity, and operational requirements in South Africa? Look no further! We have the essential solution for you. Presenting the Policy on Absence for Cultural and Religious Belief, an online Word document template designed to respectfully manage employee absences arising from cultural, religious, or belief-based practices while maintaining operational continuity and legal compliance. With this policy in place, you can honor diversity while ensuring fairness and consistency throughout your organization. This comprehensive policy is applicable to all employees, regardless of their position or employment type. It addresses the full spectrum of cultural and religious absence scenarios, including religious observances, traditional healing practices, cultural ceremonies, and belief-based requirements. By proactively managing these situations, you can prevent discrimination claims while protecting your company's operational needs. Our Policy on Absence for Cultural and Religious Belief helps you balance constitutional rights with business requirements, providing a clear framework for reasonable accommodation. By following a structured and legally compliant process, you can effectively handle cultural and religious absence requests. Here's how it works: Clear Notification Protocols: Employees receive guidance on how and when to request absence for cultural or religious practices, enabling proper operational planning. Verification Framework: Your managers can request appropriate proof, including medical certificates, traditional health practitioner confirmations, or religious authority documentation, ensuring legitimacy while respecting dignity. Accommodation Assessment: Determine reasonable accommodation measures such as flexible working arrangements, shift swaps, or appropriate leave allocation, balanced against operational feasibility. Leave Classification: Apply the correct leave category—whether sick leave, annual leave, or unpaid leave—based on the circumstances and supporting documentation provided. Legal Compliance: Navigate South Africa's complex legal landscape, including the Constitution, Employment Equity Act, PEPUDA, BCEA, and relevant case law, with confidence. At Global Business Solutions, we understand the challenges companies face when balancing respect for diversity with operational sustainability. That's why we have developed this online Word document template, available through our global business platform. By utilizing our template, you can effectively manage cultural and religious absence, prevent unfair discrimination claims, promote workplace inclusion, and maintain business continuity. Don't let uncertainty around cultural and religious accommodation create legal risk or workplace tension. Get your hands on the Policy on Absence for Cultural and Religious Belief template today and lead your organization with respect, clarity, and legal confidence! Read More Cannabis Risk Score Assessment This spreadsheet implements a structured risk‑scoring framework aligned with OHS and Substance Abuse Policy requirements. It lists key risk factors—such as frequency of cannabis use, role safety criticality, observed behavioural indicators, prior test results and medical referrals—each assigned a weighted score. The total score categorises employees into low, medium or high risk, automatically triggering the appropriate protocol: from enhanced monitoring and voluntary EAP referral for low risk, to random or targeted drug testing and formal disciplinary review for high risk. By standardising assessments, it ensures objective, defensible decisions and consistent compliance with legal obligations around workplace impairment, health and safety. Read More Final Written Warning (Form 12) “Form 12” formalizes the final disciplinary step before dismissal. It captures the employee’s identity, the specific misconduct, the warning’s one‑year validity period, and the requirement for signatures from the issuer, the employee, and their representative. It also documents refusal to sign, if applicable. The form clearly warns that any repeat of the same offence will result in further disciplinary action up to and including dismissal, ensuring employees understand the severity and monitoring period of the sanction. Read More Disciplinary & Grievance Policy This policy applies to all staff and sets out the principles and authority for disciplinary action and grievance resolution. It defines informal actions (counselling, verbal warnings), formal steps (progressive discipline, written/final warnings, enquiries), and the role of external chairpersons. The document embeds a Disciplinary Code with offence categories and sanction guidelines, specifies notice periods, representation rights, and documentation requirements, and outlines parallel grievance procedures for employees to raise complaints—ensuring that both disciplinary and dispute‑resolution processes adhere to statutory fairness standards. Read More Disciplinary Hearing Form This template captures every aspect of a formal disciplinary enquiry: notice to the employee, confirmation of procedural rights (representation, interpreter, witnesses), recording of pleas (guilty/not guilty), detailed sections for evidence‑in‑chief, cross‑examination and re‑examination of parties, and closing arguments. It provides structured pages for minutes, mitigation and aggravation submissions, the chairperson’s decision on guilt, sanction selection with reasons, and official signatures—ensuring transparency and compliance with the Labour Relations Act’s stipulations on fair hearings. Read More Dealing with Incapacity 2.0 This guideline equips managers to address incapacity in line with the LRA and COIDA, whether during or after probation. It provides a legal and contractual foundation, a KRA/KPI matrix to document performance gaps, and distinguishes between misconduct and incapacity. The policy outlines scheduling, conducting and documenting remediation meetings, issuing outcome letters, setting improvement timeframes, and, if necessary, convening a formal incapacity enquiry chaired by an independent chairperson. It also covers alternatives to dismissal—such as transfer, demotion by agreement, further training—and ensures all steps are procedurally and substantively fair. Read More Disciplinary Charge Sheet (Form 6) Form 6 provides the official notification of disciplinary allegations, specifying each charge and warning that summary dismissal may follow. It summons the employee to a hearing (date, time, venue, presiding officer) and lists statutory rights: adequate notice, knowing the charges, representation, calling and cross‑examining witnesses, interpreter access, mitigation submission, finding receipt, sanction notice and appeal. The employee acknowledges receipt or records refusal to sign, ensuring transparency and compliance with LRA fair‑procedure requirements. Read More Chairperson’s Disciplinary Checklist This checklist ensures that chairpersons adhere to fair‑procedure obligations: confirming the employee’s notice and rights, securing representation or interpreter needs, and managing hearing logistics (venue, witnesses, evidence exchange). It walks through opening statements, witness examination (cross‑ and re‑examination), closing arguments, and the issuance of written findings. If misconduct is upheld, it directs consideration of mitigating and aggravating factors, sanction selection per the Disciplinary Code and Code of Good Practice, and communication of appeal rights. All documentation (minutes, charge sheet, finding and sanction) must be retained. Read More Annexure to Substance Abuse Policy This annex to the Substance Abuse Policy reiterates that, despite private‑use legislation, company premises are not “private places,” and any cannabis possession, use or cultivation on site is strictly prohibited. It references the OHS Act duty to maintain a safe workplace and details criminal penalties (fines or imprisonment) for dealing, possessing or using cannabis beyond private allowances or in public. Violations constitute serious misconduct, trigger disciplinary action up to dismissal, and may be reported to authorities. Read More Smoking Policy This policy, regulated by the Tobacco Products Control Act and the OHS Act, applies to all employees (permanent, fixed‑term, casual, contractors). It mandates “Smoking Area” signage, limits smoke breaks to two 15‑minute intervals and a 30‑minute lunch break, and prohibits “informal meetings” that exclude non‑smokers. It requires prompt reporting of contraventions, investigative procedures by management, and disciplinary sanctions up to dismissal. The policy also offers information on smoking‑cessation support via EAP resources and ensures visitors comply with designated areas. Read More Substance Abuse & Cannabis Policy This policy recognises substance abuse as a health issue and a workplace hazard, balancing employees’ right to privacy with the employer’s duty to maintain safety. It defines mandatory testing (high-risk roles, post-incident, reasonable suspicion) and voluntary testing (employee-requested for assistance). A zero-tolerance stance applies to impairment on duty and cannabis use beyond private, lawful consumption. The document details awareness, education, and EAP support, as well as consequences for non-cooperation. Occupational Health & Safety obligations require employers to prevent access to the workplace by intoxicated individuals and allow necessary medical treatments when side effects pose no hazard. Read More Courses

Policies & Templates Library Welcome to our comprehensive Policies & Templates Library. Here, you will find a wide array of meticulously crafted policies and templates designed to support your business needs. Our library covers various critical categories including BBBEE, Cyber and Data Security, Dismissals (misconduct, incapacity, and operational), Employment Equity, General HR Matters, Leading and Management with EQ, Litigation, Performance Management, Skills Development, Succession Planning, and Work Arrangements. Each category offers in-depth resources that can help streamline your business operations and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. Explore our collection to find the tools you need to manage your business effectively and efficiently. View Our Policy & Templates Collections: General HR Matters Leading and Management with EQ Litigation Performance Management Skills Development Succession Planning Work Arrangements BBBEE Cyber and Data Security Dismissals (Misconduct, Incapacity, & Operational) Employment Equity (EE)

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Explore future-focused litigation policy templates designed to help South African businesses manage legal risks and regulatory compliance. Stay tuned as GBS expands its Litigation Library—exclusively for active GBS Members. Litigation Policies & Templates Restraint of Trade & Confidentiality Agreement A binding agreement protecting the company’s trade secrets and goodwill by restricting post-employment competitive activities and client solicitation. View

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Register for the 2026 Mid‑Year Labour Law Update in Joburg, Cape Town, Durban, East London, Gqeberha or live online (MS Teams & Zoom) from 25 May 2026 until 11 June 2026. Latest case‑law insights & CPD‑ready guidance. Mid-Year Labour Law Update #MLLU2026 Stay informed, compliant, and ahead of the curve at the Mid-Year Labour Law Update (#MLLU2026)—your essential midpoint briefing on South Africa’s shifting labour law landscape. This focused update distils the most influential Labour Court, Labour Appeal Court, Constitutional Court, and CCMA decisions handed down in the first half of 2026, alongside key statutory movements, NEDLAC proposals, and emerging workplace risks. Delivered by Jonathan Goldberg and the expert GBS team, MLLU gives C-suites, HR, ER, IR, and legal practitioners clear, practical guidance to recalibrate policies, processes, and strategies for the remainder of the year. 📍 Join us live in 5 cities + online 📘 100+ updated case summaries ⚖️ Major amendments to the LRA, BCEA, EE Act & NMW 🧠 Expert insights, 6 CPD Points, and a take-home resource pack Key Themes All the recent precedent setting “big-ticket” Labour Court, Labour Appeal Court, and Constitutional Court judgements AI in the workplace, digital transformation and employment law NEDLAC Proposed amendments to the LRA, BCEA, EE and NMW Acts The Code of Good Practice on Dismissals Risk Management and Compliance Policy impact Innovation and best practices in LR’s All the latest on foreign nationals, employment equity, COIDA and skills development The labour law pipeline for 2026 Sessions: Zoom 25 May 2026, Monday, 09:00 - 15:30 Online on Zoom Register Now Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha 29 May 2026, Friday, 09:00 - 15:30 Live in Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha, EC Register Now Cape Town 01 June 2026, Monday, 09:00 - 15:30 Live in Cape Town, WC Register Now Johannesburg 03 June 2026, Wednesday, 09:00 - 15:30 Live in Johannesburg, GP Register Now Durban 04 June 2026, Thursday, 09:00 - 15:30 Live in Durban, KZN Register Now East London 09 June 206, Tuesday, 09:00 - 15:30 Live in East London, EC Register Now MS Teams 11 June 2026, Thursday, 09:00 - 15:30 Online on MS Teams Register Now “ Excellent and very well researched case law ” Testimonials “ Global Business Solution sessions are so informative & delivered in a way that greatly assists the HR function in the organisatione to attend ” “ Well organized and executed ” More About #MLLU2026: The Mid-Year Labour Law Update 2026 (#MLLU2026) is one of South Africa’s most practical and relevant labour law events for employers, HR professionals, employee relations practitioners, legal advisors, line managers and business leaders who need to stay ahead of workplace change. As labour legislation, case law and compliance obligations continue to evolve, #MLLU2026 brings together the most important labour law developments shaping the second half of 2026 and beyond. Designed as a high-impact South African labour law update seminar, #MLLU2026 unpacks the latest precedent-setting judgments from the Labour Court, Labour Appeal Court and Constitutional Court, while also giving delegates a clear view of the statutory and policy changes that are already influencing workplace decision-making. This includes major developments linked to NEDLAC proposed amendments to the LRA, BCEA, EEA and NMW Act, as well as the practical implications of the Code of Good Practice on Dismissals, risk management, compliance, workplace transformation and policy design. A key focus of this year’s event is helping organisations understand how labour law is being reshaped by a fast-changing business environment. #MLLU2026 covers pressing issues such as AI in the workplace, digital transformation and employment law, foreign nationals in the workforce, employment equity developments, COIDA-related updates, skills development, and the broader labour law pipeline for 2026. For companies that want to protect themselves, stay compliant and make better people decisions, this event offers valuable insight that is both strategic and immediately applicable. The event is led by Jonathan Goldberg, Chairman of Global Business Solutions and one of South Africa’s most recognised labour law experts, together with the expert GBS team. Delegates can expect a practical, business-focused interpretation of complex developments, not just theory. #MLLU2026 is built to help attendees understand what the law is saying, what recent judgements mean in practice, and how policies, procedures and workplace strategies may need to change in response. Attendees also receive exceptional value beyond the seminar itself. Participants will gain access to comprehensive presentation slides, essential learning points from the cases discussed, and a curated compilation of over 200 labour law cases, with approximately 40 of the most significant cases unpacked during the event. With 6 CPD points, multiple live city sessions, and virtual attendance options, #MLLU2026 is structured to make high-level labour law learning more accessible for teams across South Africa. Whether you are reviewing disciplinary procedures, strengthening compliance, updating employment policies, managing employee relations risk or planning for upcoming labour law changes, #MLLU2026 gives you the insight, legal context and practical guidance needed to move forward with confidence. If you are searching for a trusted labour law conference in South Africa, a current employment law update seminar, or a practical HR compliance event for 2026, this is the event to attend. Why Attend MLLU 2026? To ensure your policies and processes remain aligned with current case law; To anticipate regulatory changes expected in the coming six months; To prepare leadership for emerging risks affecting labour relations and cost structures; To strengthen your organisation’s readiness ahead of ALLU at year-end; To receive structured, practical guidance rather than theory; To benchmark your internal labour relations practices against fast-moving legal expectations. Whether you are updating policies, advising leadership, managing cases, or ensuring organisational compliance, MLLU 2026 gives you the clarity, context, and confidence to navigate the rapidly shifting labour environment. Presented by Global Business Solutions (GBS) – Your Partner in Strategic HR Compliance. All sessions can also be delivered as customised in-house workshops, virtually or on-site. All conferences and workshops are subject to minimum delegate numbers. GBS is: Qualifying Small Enterprise Level 2 B-BBEE Contributor 53% Black Owned More than 51% Black Women-Owned Meet the Presenters: Jonathan, AKA Johnny Goldberg Chairman, Global Business Solutions, Chartered Director, and Commissioner on the National Minimum Wage Commission Johnny is a renowned expert in South Africa’s labour law and regulatory landscape with over 30 years of experience. A trusted advisor and thought leader, Johnny has led high-level negotiations at plant, industry, and NEDLAC levels. Holding an MBA (Cum Laude), LLB, and Chartered Director status, he is a sought-after speaker and consultant on employment equity, wage negotiations, and business strategy. As a Commissioner on the National Minimum Wage Commission and Labour Market Convenor at NEDLAC, Johnny represents business interests in shaping national policy and transformation. Thembi Chagonda Joint-CEO, Global Business Solutions, and Employment Equity Commissioner Thembi, Joint CEO of Global Business Solutions, is one of South Africa’s leading HR consultants, with over 20 years of expertise in transformation, diversity, and skills development. A trusted advisor on BBBEE, Employment Equity, and HR compliance, Thembi holds a Bachelor of Social Science, a Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Law, and an Executive Certificate from Columbia Business School. As an Employment Equity Commissioner and industry leader, Thembi drives transformation initiatives, delivers impactful training, and shapes strategic HR solutions across sectors. Her leadership and contributions have positioned her as a key influencer in South Africa’s HR landscape. John Botha Joint-CEO, Global Business Solutions and CEO, Circle and Square John Botha is a highly regarded leader in workforce solutions, labour law, and strategic business transformation. As Joint CEO of Global Business Solutions, he brings decades of experience and has shaped South Africa's labour and employment landscape through his roles on the Employment Equity Commission and Essential Services Commission. A former Group Executive Director of South Africa's largest JSE-listed workforce solutions company at just 31, John has represented South Africa at the International Labour Organisation and led key labour law negotiations at NEDLAC. His academic credentials include a BCom Honours, a Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Law, and executive training from Columbia Business School and MIT. Renowned for his innovative strategies and transformative insights, John is a sought-after speaker and trusted advisor, helping organisations drive growth while navigating complex regulatory environments.