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Adapting to 21st century employment evolution
[Kay Vittee] South Africa has a diverse workforce and business leaders, employees and job seekers need to adapt and hone their skills to succeed and grow in the 21st century business landscape... read more>>



HR
Finalists announced - Careers24 Future of HR Awards

Issued by Topco Media

With the first Careers24 Future of HR Awards just around the corner, it's time to announce the industry leaders, teams and organisations that have excelled in people management... read more>>
Entrepreneurship
Instilling entrepreneurial tendencies in children
According to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the world is facing worsening youth unemployment and young people are three times more likely to be unemployed than adults... read more>>
Jobs & Recruitment
New portal for graduate professional vacancies
In an effort to address the issue of unemployment among South African graduates specifically, PPS has launched its Professionals Connect career portal... read more>>
Woolworths staff cash out as BEE scheme matures
Woolworths staff have so far cashed out about R1.9bn after selling shares following the maturity of the company's black economic empowerment (BEE) employee share ownership scheme that was initiated eight years ago... read more>>
SA without adequate women representation in JSE-listed corporations
According to results of the 2015 South African Women in Leadership Census, South Africa is still without adequate representation of women in JSE-listed corporations... read more>>
Labour Law & Unions
Reviewing unfair dismissal claims after business transfer

Katlego Letlonkane

An employer that has entered into a transfer of business, in accordance with s197 of the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and has complied with all its obligations in terms of the transfer, is often faced with the challenge of implementing changes... read more>>
Key issues on Code of Good Practice on Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value

Jacques V. Wyk, Andre V. Heerden, Brittany Feldman

The Code of Good Practice on Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value in terms of the Employment Equity Act (EEA) provides practical guidance to employers and employees on how to apply the principle in their workplaces... read more>>
Carnival City maintains Level 2 B-BBEE status
Carnival City has embraced the B-BBEE objective of its holding company, Sun International, to maintain Level 2 B-BBEE status... read more>>
Management
Fast and accurate alcohol and drug testing essential for outsourced medical practitioners

Rhys Evans

Ensuring compliance with the Operational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) requires that all employees have a full medical, including alcohol and drug testing, when they join the company... read more>>
Unpacking tax changes to income protection policies rules

Rob Cooper

As of the latest tax year (starting 1 March 2015), companies are still struggling to come to grips with the consequences of the changes to the rules in respect of premiums paid to income protection policies... read more>>
Learnerships conducive to BBBEE ratings

Steven Herscovitz

Companies seeking a more positive BBBEE rating in order to maintain or close new contracts that depend on their level within the framework are going to need to place a greater focus on achieving high scores across more criteria... read more>>
Career profiling extends talent management

Mark Orpen

An effective tool in the development of staff, career development of individuals and the overall talent management of an organisation is career profiling, however, for it to be effective, the first step should be a gap analysis... read more>>
Lessons learnt from a failed business

Jimmy Tembo

I recently got a call from Mapula*, a hard working lady that worked for me until my business closed. read more>>
LDI can benefit retirement fund outcomes

Steven Rosenberg

The primary goal of any pension fund is to be able to pay all current and future pensions when they fall due, and to provide annual pension increases in line with the expectations of pensioners... read more>>
Skills Development & Training
Improve employee performance through coaching
Performance coaching is a vital process that enhances the growth and performance of an organisation in encouraging individual responsibility and accountability... read more>>
Col'Cacchio pizzeria launches e-learning for staff
Col'Cacchio pizzeria has launched its e-learning staff training platform, which is used as a training tool and provides staff with the resources necessary to develop their restaurant and hospitality skills... read more>>
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New events to diarise
Cleaning and serving staff business etiquette
Front Foot Strategic Consulting - 28 Jul 2015, Johannesburg

Strategic busines model workshop
CA Life Coaching (Pty) Ltd - 1 Aug 2015, Cape Town

18 August Xtraordinary Women Coastal Networking
XtraOrdinaryWomen - 18 Aug 2015, Cape Town

HR for new HR professionals
Alusani Skills & Training Network® - 25 Aug 2015 to 27 Aug 2015, Johannesburg

Management and leadership development for women
Alusani Skills & Training Network® - 17 Sep 2015 to 18 Sep 2015, Johannesburg

The Business Excellence Forum and Awards
ActionCOACH SA - 5 Nov 2015 to 6 Nov 2015, Johannesburg

Upcoming events
Rethink Contact Centres: Contact Centre Workshop - 22 Jul 2015, Johannesburg | 5 Aug 2015, Cape Town
A highly interactive, practical workshop to take your contact centre to the next level. Unpack neuroscience concepts, increase productivity, maximise profitability, reduce staff turnover and ensure client retention. Read more >>

Toyota Kata
Lean Institute Africa - 23 Jul 2015, Johannesburg | 7 Aug 2015, Cape Town | 14 Oct 2015, Durban

Short course in corporate and ethics governance
Continuing Education at University of Pretoria - 23 Jul 2015, Pretoria

Awaken The Giant In You Breakfast
Teen Entrepreneur - 25 Jul 2015, Cape Town

Teen entrepreneur awaken the giant in you
Teen Entrepreneur SA - 25 Jul 2015, Cape Town

Stakeholder reputation management masterclass
The Reputation Go-to Guy - 27 Jul 2015 to 28 Jul 2015, Johannesburg

Advanced programme in project management (APPM)
continuing Education at University of Pretoria - 27 Jul 2015 to 20 Nov 2015, Pretoria

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