Amendments to the Employment Equity Act
Amendments to the Employment Equity Act Background On 14 April 2023, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law the Employment Equity Act (EEA) Amendment Bill of 2020. This Bill was originally published for public comment on 21 September 2018 and has now been gazetted. The amendments will take effect in September 2023 if not delayed in […]
Succession planning for your business: Finding someone to step into your shoes
Succession planning for your business: Finding someone to step into your shoes Good governance is the foundation of good organisational performance, and the converse is also true. Succession planning is a major component of good governance. It involves the aspect of business strategy where leadership roles are passed down from more senior to more junior […]
Actions speak louder than words
Actions speak louder than words It’s one thing to claim your company is customer-orientated, but talk can be cheap regarding what matters most to your business. The businesses that serve their customers effectively don’t proclaim it on bold billboards; they prove it through offering efficient advice, paying consistent attention to detail, and delivering long-term quality […]
Why investing in youth is good for your business
Why investing in youth is good for your business It was Nelson Mandela who famously said, “The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow”. Although some years have passed since his death, his words still ring true. How we treat our youth (legally defined in South Africa as people between the ages of 15-35) […]
Don’t delay: What happens when disciplinary action is postponed
Don’t delay: What happens when disciplinary action is postponed Many employers decide to leave disciplinary matters for a later date or to overlook matters of concern to avoid conflict. However, when handled well, conflict can have a positive impact on an employee’s performance and behaviour after they have made an error. Although, “Just wait until your mother/father gets home,” may […]
Employment relationships 101
For a business to grow, you must remember that your team consists of more than just you and your needs. An employment relationship is where the employer remunerates an employee for the services they have provided to the business. If the employer is receiving a service that grows their business significantly, and the employee is […]
Payroll Administration – All You Need to Know
There are numerous Acts affecting the administration of payroll. Examples of these include: The Basic Conditions of Employment Act; The Labour Relations Act; The Income Tax Act; Unemployment Insurance Act; Skills Development Act; Regional Services Council Act; and Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act. Another document that has an influence on payroll administration is the Company […]
The Importance of an HR Department
The Importance of an HR Department Big corporations that have been operating for decades need a Human Resources (HR) Department just as much as small companies that have been in business for a few years. The company’s functioning and development strategy lie in the hands of HR overseeing the employee relationships, leading the recruitment season […]
FAQ’S: MANAGING SHORT TIME AND STUDY LEAVE
How to implement short-time Question What do you do if your business is being adversely affected by economic factors that are out of your control e.g. reduction in turnover, cancellation of order etc and you cannot afford to keep someone (or a group of employees) employed on a full-time basis? Answer Before embarking on a […]