13 Aug 2013

Human Resources & Recruitment

The Pillage People get down to business

The corruption that usually makes the headlines - with regrettable frequency - is that allegedly committed by government employees, ministers and what-have-you. But not to be outdone, it seems big business is doing its bit to catch up and outdo government on leadership ethics, writes Johan Poolman.

Meanwhile, still on the corruption front, Jacob Zuma reckons the arms commission can continue, even if it has been hit by a number of high-profile resignations, writes Karl Gernetzky. As a certain popular cartoonist suggested in one of his latest works, the commission might be better known for its production of whitewash than for any light it might bring to bear on one of the sorriest episodes in recent SA history.

On a happier note, WWF-SA has launched its Earth Hour City Challenge, so don't just sit there, get involved!

Ladies! You like a neat, clean house, right? Well, it seems that you could have a future in the waste management industry.

And still for the ladies, Boitumelo Mothoagae says it's a woman's world but asks... Is her money part of it? We also take a look at working mothers and the conundrum they still face as single mothers trying to build a career.

Rod Baker, Content Director

Comment online in our ed's column archive. Go mobile with apps and m.bizcommunity.com. Engage with us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Google+. Subscribe to YouTube and via RSS. Send all your industry-specific news and event invitations to hrnews@bizcommunity.com, exclusive opinion pieces to contributors-hr@bizcommunity.com and international news to internationalnews@bizcommunity.com. Read "How to contribute to Biz, from op-ed pieces to news".



Weekly top stories

SA, home to the seventh most stressed women in the world
[Eulalia Snyman] Now that we're in Women's Month, there's been a whole lot of talk about women, their issues, their successes, their challenges and whatnot. And of course, the auspicious occasion lends itself beautifully to dishing out advice lists. It is enough to scare me into the farthest hills... Read more >>
Bonuses depend on structures
[BizCareers] Dealing with a glass ceiling and a curriculum mess
[Juliette Attwell]

Human Resources & Recruitment
Breakfast presentations focus on workplace
Training and consulting company The Human Edge will be hosting a monthly executive breakfast presentation over the next five months. The breakfasts will focus on key situations and issues that many individuals are regularly confronted with in their workplace and personal lives. Read more >>

Female lawyers face challenging demands
Although equality between male and female lawyers is no longer a debate, there are still gender specific challenges with regards to the balance between work and family demands. Female members of Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr's Projects and Infrastructure (P&I) practice feel men and women have different demands when it comes to private life. Read more >>

Bonuses depend on structures
An increased awareness of the variables involved in the process of paying year-end bonuses would clear up much of the general misperception that exists. Companies have had to become more pragmatic in their approach to the management of bonuses due to the weak economic climate. Read more >>

Depression hampers women's job performance
An online survey among 2,800 working women across South Africa found that depression may be the culprit behind absenteeism and workplace blunders. The survey was conducted by a provider of central nervous system (CNS) pharmaceuticals, Pharma Dynamics. Read more >>

Education, woman and equality
[Issued by Boston College] Despite governments and business claiming that there is no longer any discrimination against women either in the academic environment or in the workplace, the reality tells a different story. Read more >>  visit press office >>


BizCareers Column
[BizCareers] Dealing with a glass ceiling and a curriculum mess
[Juliette Attwell] These are the two questions we've brought to light this week. Both are important aspects to take into consideration should you decide to leave your current role and explore greener pastures. Is your CV a complete masterpiece or a complete mess? Read more >>


HR Management
Big business outdoes government on leadership ethics
[Johan Poolman] Government and Big Business have something in common - corruption. They seem to be head-to-head in a reckless scramble to outdo each other in the high-stakes corruption game. Read more >>


Labour
Working mothers - their conundrum remains
Shona Stewart, a senior staff nurse at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital in London, is also the single mother of 13-year-old autistic twins. Read more >>


Labour Unions
Cotton workers harvest more cash
The SA Clothing and Textile Workers' Union (SACTWU) has settled its national wage dispute in the cotton textile sector, the union said on Tuesday (6 August). Read more >>

Telkom's wage deal with unions
Fixed-line operator Telkom on Monday (5 August) announced the successful conclusion of wage talks with organised labour after reaching a three-year wage agreement with the South African Communications Union (Sacu). Read more >>


Management
Women on the board mean business success
[Christelle Fourie] A study has found that female board members operating in executive roles for listed companies have a positive impact on the firm's stock price confirming that women in leadership positions can boost a company's performance. Read more >>

Female workforce still managed by men
A prevalent issue within South Africa's corporate space is that while the workforce is split relatively equally between men and women, the majority of the female workforce is still managed by males. This is according to Suzy Boucher, managing executive of the Human Capital Institute Africa (HCI Africa). Read more >>

Pick n Pay's voluntary retrenchment offer
[Zeenat Moorad] In a bid to cut operating costs‚ SA's second-largest food retailer Pick n Pay has offered voluntary retrenchment packages to workers mainly at its head offices around the country. Read more >>


Recruitment
New accountants must be complete experts
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) recently surveyed 500 chief financial officers (CFOs) in the UK, Malaysia, Russia, China and the UAE. CFOs were asked what was important when appointing newly qualified accountants, what gives them confidence in their new hires, and what skills enable them to grow their business, particularly post the global financial crisis. Read more >>


Training
Future of women in the waste management
The waste industry has long been perceived as a rather dirty business with low ethical standards. But it appears things are shifting and surprisingly, women are increasingly active in driving the change towards a more innovative, ethical and properly legislated industry. Read more >>


Jobs offered



New events to diarise

Administrative Professionals Seminar
Avocado Vision - 4 Sep 2013 Johannesburg


Upcoming events

2013 Annual Office Professionals Conference
The Next Page Training & Consulting - 13 Aug 2013 to 15 Aug 2013 Sandton, Johannesburg
Advanced Role and Skills of a HR Assistant
Arenaria Training projects - 13 Aug 2013 to 16 Aug 2013 Johannesburg
The Allos Summit - The World's Best in HRD
Allos - 13 Aug 2013 Sandton
2nd Annual FET and Partnerships Conference
Mogorosi Communications - 14 Aug 2013 to 15 Aug 2013 Kempton Park, South Africa
Marketing your Consulting Practice & Expertise
Deon Binneman - 16 Aug 2013 Johannesburg


All industry news


Marketing & Media

Medical

Retail

Government

Mining

CSI

Finance & Insurance

Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry

Arts & Entertainment

Building & Construction

Environment & Conservation

Legal

Manufacturing

Property & Real Estate

Security & Military

Education & Training

Tourism, Travel & Hospitality

IT & Telecommunications

Maritime & Fishing

Sport

Logistics

Science & Technology

Lifestyle

Automotive
PrintPrint any item in this newsletter. EmailEmail any item in this newsletter. CommentComment on any item in this newsletter.


Today's weather
Cpt

15°C
10°C
Jhb

21°C
2°C
PE

20°C
9°C
Dur

26°C
12°C
Bloem

18°C

Customise weather

Industry sectors




Press releases: Distribute your news professionally to over 170 000 subscribers across various industries. Read more about our press offices.

Editorial: We welcome your news, views and comments! Email press releases, invitations, interview requests, and proposals to hrnews@bizcommunity.com and exclusive opinion pieces to contributors-hr@bizcommunity.com.

Advertising: We welcome your sales enquiries! Email sales@bizcommunity.com and read more about our advertising rates.

Location: Cape Town (head office): tel +27 (0)21 680 3500 | 24 On Main, Main Street, Rosebank, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa. Johannesburg: tel +27 (0)11 513 4172 | Nicol Grove Office Park, Design Quarter, Leslie Avenue, Fourways, Gauteng, 2055.

Subscribe/unsubscribe: Invite your friends, colleagues, suppliers, customers and partners to subscribe!


© 2013 Bizcommunity.com. All rights reserved.
Bizcommunity.com, its sponsors, contributors and advertisers disclaim all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense that might arise from the use of, or reliance upon, the services contained herein.

Unsubscribe, Manage subscriptions. Subscribe. Change email address. Change frequency to DAILY.