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Rights and responsibilities of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
[Rhys Evans] People are the most important asset of any organisation, and all employees are entitled to the highest consideration for their safety while in the workplace... read more>>



HR
Promote and develop happiness, says Happy Monday founder
Monday - the word conjures unhappiness in most, the dreaded end to the weekend and the signal that it's time to 'get back to the grindstone'... read more>>
5 ways to fight payroll fraud

Yolande Schoültz

Payroll fraud is one of the most common white-collar crimes in the business world... read more>>
Entrepreneurship
'Uber-for-documents' startup launches in CPT

Duncan Alfreds

A new courier service based on an Uber-for-documents model is launching in Cape Town and may spread to other cities... read more>>
SMEs #1 challenge gets attention
Getting an innovative firm off the ground or expanding it requires money, but financing SMEs is a risky proposition for financiers... read more>>
A 'mobile-first' ethos: the catalyst for business transformation

Lionel Moyal

Organisations in every sector and every country are currently grappling with the concepts of 'digitalisation' and 'digital transformation'... read more>>
Jobs & Recruitment
Confidence is the magic ingredient for women in business
As the amended Employment Equity Act takes effect, the pressure on businesses to increase the percentage of women in leadership is on... read more>>
Picup launches on WeChat and opens up the job market
A new service has launched that aims to remove the hassle and admin involved with traditional courier services... read more>>
Labour Law & Unions
Criminal record expunging: Saving grace or catastrophic lapse in judgement?

Jenny Reid

Another stark reminder of how seriously our justice system takes qualifications fraud presented itself earlier this month when former police spokesman Vincent Mdunge was sentenced to five years imprisonment... read more>>
Impact of amendments to Labour Relations Act

Melissa Cogger and Randall van Voore

Recent comments by the Minister of Labour, Mildred Oliphant, criticising employers who were laying off workers after a three month contract after which they would be deemed permanent employees, should be seen as a warning to labour brokers and clients... read more>>
Management
People are the beginning and end of business!

Issued by Future of HR Summit and Awards

Human capital is the engine of an organisation - and human resource management therefore is one of the key drivers for a company's success. To get HR operating optimally, however, can be a challenge... read more>>
Anglo American announces changes in leadership structure
Anglo American plc has announced changes to its leadership structure in South Africa following a detailed governance review... read more>>
Background screening reduces employee turnover
Failing to retain staff is a costly mistake as the impact of high employee turnover can have severe consequences on your business... read more>>
The workplace of the future
Philip Gregory talks about the workplace of the future, how it will impact on the workforce and how businesses can navigate the tension between employee demands and the needs of the corporation... read more>>
Importance of a solid legal compliance management system
Disregarding legal compliance is never an acceptable practice in business. With regular legislative updates, not forgetting the financial implications of non-compliance, it is increasingly important for companies to implement a solid compliance management system throughout the organisation... read more>>
Skills Development & Training
Five for a chain reaction

Jessica Taylor

As individuals experience the rewards of helping someone, they improve the communities they live and work in with a huge multiplier effect... read more>>
SA poultry industry serious about transformation
A process to transform the South African Poultry Association into one that more accurately reflects South Africa's diversity as well as the changing face of agriculture itself... read more>>
Missing middle of SA's economic ladder threatens stability

Alan Hirsch and Brian Levy

Unless SA's persistent inequality is addressed, the country risks sliding into an accelerating downward spiral of rent seeking, cronyism and corruption... read more>>
How to write a professional business letter

Sophie Baker

Most of our communication nowadays is conducted via email. The speed, convenience and low cost make it the logical choice when compared to traditional forms of communication like letters or even phone calls... read more>>
Government news
Opposition calls for SABC to readvertise board posts amid dearth of candidates

Bekezela Phakathi

Opposition parties in Parliament fear that "credible" candidates are shying away from applying for three vacancies on the South African Broadcasting Corporation's (SABC's) troubled board... read more>>
Small 'business' minded
If Minister Lindiwe Zulu's approach and attitude are to be believed, then South Africa might just have a shot at achieving its 2030 National Development Plan goals... read more>>
More Government news
Jobs offered
Student Recruitment Manager - Cape Town
University of the Western Cape currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced student recruitment manager. Applications close: 5 June 2015. Read more >>

Client Liaison - Johannesburg
Client Liaison. Young, enthusiastic, client liaison with own client base required by recruitment advertising agency. Work for basic salary and earn ample commission. Send CV: julial@growing.co.za Read more >>



New events to diarise
Systems Thinking Workshop for Business Leaders - 8 Jun 2015 to 10 Jun 2015, Magaliesburg | 22 Jun 2015 to 24 Jun 2015, Sandton
For the first time in South Africa, we are running a leadership course on systems thinking for business leaders. This workshop equips you with skills to deal with complex issues. Read more >>


KZN Funding Fair
Deloitte - 9 Jun 2015, Durban

Occupational Health and Safety Act legal liability
Continuing Education at the University of Pretoria - 20 Jul 2015 to 21 Jul 2015, Pretoria

Upcoming events
Recruitment training for agencies
The Personal Link - 3 Jun 2015 to 4 Jun 2015, Benoni

The Goldfields SMME Empowerment Workshop
Abanqobi Concepts - 3 Jun 2015, Welkom

Xtraordinary Women - Somerset West
XtraOrdinaryWomen - 4 Jun 2015, Cape Town

BRG Business Breakfast - Multipliers
Business Results Group - 5 Jun 2015, Cape Town

How to align HR with strategy
Stratexe - 8 Jun 2015 to 9 Jun 2015, Johannesburg

Selling businesses for maximum value
Xigo - 9 Jun 2015, Cape Town | 10 Jun 2015, Umhlanga | 11 Jun 2015, Johannesburg

Xtraordinary Women: Coastal Network
XtraOrdinaryWomen - 9 Jun 2015, Cape Town

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