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What if your workers DON'T return to work after the strike's called off?

The wildcat strike at Lonmin's Marikana mine in the North West has been called off, with the striking workers agreeing to return to work this morning. Unfortunately, when the recent bus driver strike was called off by unions earlier this week, the workers didn't return to work immediately as the [read more...]

Keep violence to a minimum when your striking employees return to work, as the bus drivers did today!

Commuters across the country rejoice! The three-week bus strike that left thousands stranded finally came to an end, with bus drivers returning to work this morning. Emotions are high, and while the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu) has confirmed the bus drivers are happy [read more...]

Four methods you can use to manage your company's inventory

Working capital is made up of debtors, creditors and inventory otherwise known as 'stock'. If this isn't managed properly, you could find yourself with a cash flow crisis in your company. Read on to discover four methods you can use to manage your company's inventory to avoid a cash flow crisis. [read more...]

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  • Three tips to eradicate racism in the workplace
  • 'Racism in the workplace is often covert in nature and systematically undermines targeted employees over a period. This undermines their confidence and ultimately their ability to perform,' the Labour Law for Managers Loose Leaf Service warns. Ensure this doesn't happen in your company by using these three methods to manage racism.... ››› more
  • [17 May 2013]
  • Mama Mia... Read this to prevent maternity leave dilemmas today!
  • South Africa offers better working conditions than the US... when it comes to leave, that is. First, it came to light that many American employees show up for work no matter how sick they are, as they're worried they'll lose their jobs as their employers aren't obligated to offer paid sick leave. Now, a study has found that less than a third of US employers offer their pregnant employees paid maternity leave! Here are your obligations when it comes to maternity leave...... ››› more
  • [17 May 2013]
  • Prepare for a tax audit so you don't get labelled as a tax evader like Shakespeare!
  • The first mention of William Shakespeare in London has nothing to do with his plays. In fact, a reference from 1592 lists him as a tax defaulter. Seven years later, when he was famously composing plays the world knows and loves, Shakespeare had still not paid the tax! In South Africa, this would definitely trigger an audit for your business from SARS. But don't panic if you're facing this fate, as you have certain rights that will help you survive a SARS audit.... ››› more
  • [17 May 2013]
  • How many first aiders are trained and accredited in your workplace?
  • Did you know five times as many working days were lost due to workplace accidents than to strikes? And in South Africa, where strikes happen quite often that's really saying something! Safety in the workplace goes beyond buying a first aid kit and assuming your workers will know what to do. Here're four ways to manage first aid so your business won't fall below the national average.... ››› more
  • [17 May 2013]
  • The only way to prevent a case of employee dismissal over social media use...
  • 'You're fired!' Hearing the words is bad enough, but imagine finding out you've been fired through the media? Former Hawks spokesman McIntosh Polela says that's exactly what happened, as neither he nor his lawyer received a letter saying he'd been dismissed from the SAPS after he tweeted some colourful comments about Jub Jub's court case. Here's how to prevent a dismissal in the first place over your employees' social media use...... ››› more
  • [17 May 2013]
  • How to stay on SARS' good side if you're forced to make a late payment
  • It's good business practice to save yourself time and avoid unnecessary fines and penalties by making your Vat payments correctly and on time. But what happens if your payment is late due to unforeseen circumstances? Read on to discover what your company can do to stay on SARS's good side even with a late payment.... ››› more
  • [16 May 2013]
  • Use these three tips to deal with a negative workforce
  • Negativity in your team has serious consequences for your company. Not only does it affect the morale of every employee in your company, it'll also impact the performance of your team and could even lead to employees resigning. Here are three tips you can use to nip negativity in the bud.... ››› more
  • [16 May 2013]

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