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[BizCareers] How to tackle contract and discrimination issues
[Juliette Attwell] In this week's BizCareers column, Juliette Attwell answers questions related to contract and discrimination issues... read more>>



Finance
2014 Sunday Times Top 100 Companies results out
For the second consecutive year, Coronation Fund Managers has been named Top Company in the annual Sunday Times Top 100 Companies Awards... read more>>
HR & Recruitment
Tech-savvy Generation Y employees - are companies ready?
Never before have organisations needed to adapt themselves to their future employees quite like they need to do now. read more>>
SA a magnet for top global performers
South Africa is doing much better in the international image stakes than policymakers think - creating significant potential for a sustained boost to national growth prospects. read more>>
Entrepreneurship
Deloitte Challenge winners announced
Two local entrepreneurs recently won the Deloitte Challenge at the LaunchLab Ideas programme, a Stellenbosch University initiative to drive entrepreneurial development. read more>>
Improvements in regulations important for growth and development
Doing Business 2015: Going Beyond Efficiency, a new World Bank Group report, has revealed that in the past year, governments around the world continued to implement a broad range of reforms aimed at improving the regulatory environment for local entrepreneurs. read more>>
Rising Star Summit debates issues of interest to businesses
The recent ArcelorMittal Rising Star Summit at the Wanderers Club, provided insight into the future of business and what issues need to be addressed. The forum attracted HR directors, managers and CEO throughout corporate South Africa. read more>>
Jobs & Recruitment
Why hiring the right employees is the key to business success

James Timpson

It's an understated fact that employees are the foundation of every business. It's not easy to find people who are motivated and ambitious - especially in an entry-level position - so if you do, best hold on to them... read more>>
Recruitment advertising is not doing the job

Robert Reddick

Most employers are not getting the quality they deserve from their recruitment advertising these days... read more>>
Labour Law & Unions
Porn on pause
NEWSWATCH: Icasa has been ordered to review its decision to licence three porn pay channels, reports BD Live, the SABC chair's court action against an inquiry into her qualifications is a 'red herring' reports Mail & Guardian, and Baleka Mbete's social media account is fake, reports news24.com. read more>>
Change in BCEA can lead to claims against employers

Professor Paul Benjamin

A change to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), which came into effect on 1 September this year, could have a big effect on practice in the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) and on employers who face claims of underpayment. read more>>
Empowerment charter of GO!Durban unveiled
GO!Durban, the city's integrated rapid public transport network (IRPTN), one of the largest infrastructure projects in South Africa, unveiled its unique empowerment charter after a day's workshop with various stakeholders. read more>>
Draft Code of Good Practice on equal pay for work of equal value

Jacques van Wyk

The Minister of Labour published the Draft Code of Good Practice on equal pay for work of equal value ('Draft Code') on 29 September 2014. The Draft Code is available for public comment until 31 October 2014. read more>>
Shoprite's strong results despite consumer cut backs
While consumers tighten their belts as living costs steadily rise, personal debts remain high and jobs are in short supply, Shoprite's turnover rose by 12.3% in the quarter to September. read more>>
Draft Code on equal pay available for comment

Jacques van Wyk

The Minister of Labour published the Draft Code of Good Practice on equal pay for work of equal value (Draft Code) on 29 September 2014. The Draft Code is available for public comment until 31 October 2014. read more>>
Labour Appeal Court almost doubles judgments

Professor Paul Benjamin

This year the big question in labour law has been when the Labour Relations Act (LRA) Amendments will come into effect. read more>>
Motsoeneng challenges suspension ruling
Management
Digital leadership is critical

Peter Drube

There's no denying that digital technologies are changing the way that business is done across all industries. But to ensure they start to realise the benefits of this move now, companies need to make sure that they have the right kind of digital leadership. read more>>
How to keep your employees happy and motivated

Olivia Eleanor Timothy

There are many personality types in every organisation; however the two main personality types in most organisations are motivated and demotivated employees. read more>>
Workplace bullying
A bully in the workplace doesn't just drive employees to quit their jobs, he also costs the company an enormous amount of money. The Training Room Online's employment equity expert Marleen Potgieter outlines the problems and solutions around workplace bullying. read more>>
HCI's Golding and Hogan both quit

Paul Vecchiatto

The intrigue surrounding Hosken Consolidated Investments (HCI) deepened when executive chairman Marcel Golding quit along with Barbara Hogan‚ a non-executive director and former cabinet minister‚ over allegations of political interference at TV station e.tv. read more>>
Skills Development & Training
How to not squander skills development budgets

Gizelle McIntyre

Overspending on irrelevant employee training hinders return on investment, results in a frustrated workforce and is, essentially, nothing more than an unnecessary waste of time and money. read more>>
Government
NYDA welcomes age restrictions on free housing
The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has welcomed the age restriction of 35 set by the Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu for access to free public housing. read more>>
SA government 'notes' ratings downgrade by Japan
Government says it has taken note of the decision by Japanese based credit rating agency Ratings and Investment Information Inc (R&I) to downgrade South Africa's foreign and domestic currency ratings to "BBB+" and "A-" respectively. read more>>
Masina appeals to investors to comply with BEE
Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Mzwandile Masina has invited Chinese business to invest in South Africa, but when doing so to embrace the country's Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policy. read more>>
More Government news
Jobs offered
Graduate Recruitment Coordinators - Cape Town
In striving to maintain its leading position in South Africa, the University of Cape Town Careers Service invites applications to fill two permanent positions of graduate recruitment coordinators. Read more >>



All industry news

Government
    More calls for citizens to "mobilise against crime"
    Silo collapse results in load shedding across SA - More Matshediso

    Mining
      Transnet dumps coal terminal for now - Andiswa Maqutu
      RARE awarded turnkey pipeline project in Zambia
      Kibali Gold Project scoops top prize at DRC Mining Industry Awards

      CSI
        Vuma103FM taxi driver campaign rewards responsible driving
        Breadline Africa celebrates 21 years of working for children
        Cycle tour changes a life in fight against crime

        Finance
          Trustco appoints BNY Mellon as depository bank
          Alternatives to bank loans for financing small enterprises - Steven Cohen

          Agriculture
            Aquaculture research collaboration responds to real challenges facing abalone farmers
            Young Farmer of the Year 2014 announced
            New academic collaboration develops curricula in aquaculture, fisheries science

            Building
              Tanzania to start major port construction in 2015
              SRK Consulting extends African footprint

              GreenBiz
                South Africa pushing ahead with carbon tax - Happy Masondo
                Standard Bank ranks 19th in top greenest banks list
                Promethium Carbon geared to conduct pilot carbon offset trade

                Legal
                  2014 African Legal Awards winners announced
                  Court rules in favour of M-Systems

                  Property
                    Pam Golding launches residential property index
                    Rawson offers free training seminars to general public
                    Effective asset management is key to success

                    Education
                      Our teachers the future - Graeme Bloch
                      Light go off, matric finals go on

                      Tourism
                        Volvo Ocean Race Village offially opens in Cape Town
                        SETE 2014 comes to an end
                        Cape Town Tourism signs partnership with CoCT

                        ICT
                          Key findings of Dell's International Tablet Survey
                          Online transactions make users feel vulnerable
                          Software AG commits to GovTech

                          Logistics
                            Plan logistics to avoid bottleneck deliveries - Shane de Beer

                            Lifestyle & Entertainment
                              Beyond Sport Awards winners named
                              Ibiza World Tour heads for SA
                              Africa Fashion Awards winners announced

                              Automotive
                                VW takes top honours in rental and leasing
                                Benefits of self-driving vehicles are significant
                                New vehicle sales rise 4.9% y/y to 59‚384 units in October
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