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Poor work performance of senior managers

According to the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995. Schedule 8, Item 9: Any person determining whether a dismissal for poor work performance i

Redefining the Role of HR in your Business

One of the largest misconceptions regarding HR today is the clearly defined role of exactly what the term “HR” encompasses. Before we can re

Amendment Bill Highlights: Paternity, surrogacy & adoption leave

Currently the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), section 27 thereof, provides for three days’ family responsibility leave for employ

Amendment Bill & Labour Relations Amendment Bill - Status & Effects

November 2017 brought with it an exciting development regarding the debate for a National Minimum Wage. Cabinet has approved the National Mi

Why should Employers invest in training their staff?

Many employers ask themselves. Is training a benefit or just a burden? Employers, as of recent are very reluctant to train their employees.

Polygraph Testing: If only his nose could grow

The Constitution of South Africa dictates that everyone has the right to Privacy and Dignity. This includes your right not to have your poss

Employment Tax Incentive(ETI) - 3 years on!

The Employment Tax Incentive scheme was introduced in late 2013 as a means to encourage Employers to take on young people who had never work

How Psychometrics can assist your Hiring Practices

The question on every recruiter’s lips is becoming a more globally asked question: How will I know if the person is the suitable candidate f

Representative Thresholds and Sufficient "Representativeness"

Organisational rights are the umbrella term for a number of rights conferred to trade unions. These include the right for union officials to

Linking Performance Management to Human Resource Development

How to link your employees performance management with the development of your firms Human Resources capabilities

Budget Speech Blues - the good, the bad and the ugly!

This years’ budget speech was widely anticipated to be pretty neutral as National Treasury and SARS did not have too many options to play wi

Maximizing Skills Development spend as part of your B-BBEE Strategy

Many a raised eyebrow followed the amendments to the general/generic BBBEE codes and subsequently some sector codes.

Unlocking the Potential of your Skills Development Levy

Not too sure why you are paying a Skills Development Levy? Yes, its mandatory and you don’t really have a choice in the matter, but do you k