Selecting for Excellence
A systematic approach to recruitment reduces risk The LRA became law on 11 November 1996 bringing with it the prohibition of UNFAIR discrimination. This was... Read More
Employment Equity Compliance – Now is the time to act!
In the last 2 years we have seen a significant increase in the Department of Labour’s Employment Equity compliance audits taking place. We have been... Read More
Is the Employment Equity Act still relevant today?
The purpose of the Employment Equity Act (EEA) of 1998 is essentially to eliminate unfair discrimination and achieve equality in the workplace. But is the... Read More
CUSTOMER SERVICE
An employee relations barometer! Some people are born to shop! I am not one of them, especially at Christmas time! Unfortunately, for some of us... Read More
INSUBORDINATION vs INSOLENCE
Act in haste, repent at leisure! One of our clients, a trucking company, had won an appeal in the Labour Court initiated by a driver... Read More
INTOXICATION: Zero tolerance?
Way back in 1969, when I started work with a well-known international soap manufacturer, I was surprised to find my new boss had a black... Read More
MISHANDLING OF PERSONAL FINANCES
A major problem, or an opportunity for employers? It’s that time of the year again when employees expect bonuses and some salary increases. Unfortunately, the... Read More
CHANGE NEEDS LEADERSHIP
Coming from a psychological background, one of the fundamentals that I worked with was change. People would bring their past into the room and, through... Read More
MOTIVATION IS LIKE HAPPINESS
There is no simple magic formula A long time ago while employed by well-known soap manufacturer, my boss told me I had to develop a... Read More
LEADERSHIP IN PRACTICE
Empowerment is more often used as a buzz word instead of an action. Empowerment should be an action taken by management to drive high performance.... Read More