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Sustaining Employee Motivation

Upon reflection, it seems unreal how fast this year has progressed already. While spring is in the air, it also serves as a stark reminder that the last few months of the year will speed by in the blink of an eye. Consequently, as the year races towards its finish line, maintaining motivation among employees [...]

2023-09-14T18:24:08+02:00September 14th, 2023|General|Comments Off on Sustaining Employee Motivation

From Pixels to Practical Insight: How to Level Up Your Leadership (A Millennial Gamer’s Guide)

In contemporary leadership, one generation emerges as a force to be reckoned with. Millennials (aged 27 to 42 as of 2023), often portrayed as tech-savvy and unconventional, have swiftly ascended the ranks in various industries, bringing a unique perspective to the table. An intriguing aspect of this generation's rise to leadership is their shared affinity [...]

2023-09-08T12:44:12+02:00September 8th, 2023|General|Comments Off on From Pixels to Practical Insight: How to Level Up Your Leadership (A Millennial Gamer’s Guide)

Elevating Equity: Addressing Unfair Discrimination and Constructive Dismissal, Illuminated by Chetty v Baker McKenzie

In the ever-evolving landscape of labour law in South Africa, employers face the complex challenge of maintaining a workplace that is not only productive but also fair and inclusive. Alleged unfair discrimination leading to a possible constructive dismissal is an issue that demands the attention of employers. In this article, we will explore the issue [...]

2023-09-01T10:24:35+02:00September 1st, 2023|General|Comments Off on Elevating Equity: Addressing Unfair Discrimination and Constructive Dismissal, Illuminated by Chetty v Baker McKenzie

Constitutional Court denies NEASA and SAEFA Leave To Appeal in major victory for SMMEs in the Metals Industry

In a pivotal ruling on 25 August 2023, the Constitutional Court dismissed the leave to appeal sought by NEASA and SAEFA. This follows the rejection of their previous appeals by both the Labour Court and the Labour Appeals Court. The issue at hand was NEASA's challenge against the decision of the Metal and Engineering Industries [...]

2023-08-25T18:05:21+02:00August 25th, 2023|General, Labour Relations Act|Comments Off on Constitutional Court denies NEASA and SAEFA Leave To Appeal in major victory for SMMEs in the Metals Industry

The Long and Short of Short-Time

Short-time work, a strategic response to economic fluctuations, plays a pivotal role in South African labour law. This article aims to delve into the legal intricacies and practical considerations of short-time work, providing comprehensive guidance for employers and employees on effectively managing this arrangement. Short-time work entails a temporary reduction in employee working hours and [...]

2023-08-24T10:42:27+02:00August 24th, 2023|General|Comments Off on The Long and Short of Short-Time

How Managerial Emotional Intelligence Drives Optimal Organisational Performance

The modern working environment has evolved into such a dynamic and diverse environment that the role of a manager has evolved to much more than just overseeing tasks and operations. The effectiveness of managers, and as a consequence, the organisations they work for, goes beyond just technical skills and deeply extends into the realm of [...]

2023-08-17T10:48:18+02:00August 17th, 2023|General|Comments Off on How Managerial Emotional Intelligence Drives Optimal Organisational Performance

I’ve been laid off… Am I suspended?

Short-time work and lay-off can be considered an alternative to retrenchment; this became more prevalent since the Covid-19 pandemic when employers were forced to re-evaluate their business operations, some still recovering three years later, with the added strain of load-shedding. South Africa experienced load-shedding for over two hundred days in 2023 alone, with only one [...]

2023-08-14T09:05:33+02:00August 14th, 2023|General|Comments Off on I’ve been laid off… Am I suspended?

Think twice before lodging falsified grievances

The work environment is teeming with different personalities and opinions, and it is for this reason that one might encounter an issue with other Employees in the workplace. To combat these issues, a structured system must be implemented to address any concerns and complaints. For an Employee to address any concerns, it should be done [...]

2023-08-07T10:15:32+02:00August 7th, 2023|General|Comments Off on Think twice before lodging falsified grievances

Protecting your Business and your Employees – The Importance of Loyalty and Trust

In this article of our “Mind Your Own Business” series, we shift our focus to a crucial aspect that underpins a thriving and sustainable work environment - the importance of loyalty and trust in the employer-employee relationship. As a business owner, protecting your business interests goes hand in hand with safeguarding the livelihood of [...]

2023-08-07T09:29:26+02:00August 7th, 2023|General, Theme|1 Comment

Protecting your Intellectual Property – Important lessons from the EOH Judgment

In our continuing our series, “Mind Your Own Business”, this article explores the crucial aspect of protecting your intellectual property (IP) in the workplace. Intellectual property encompasses intangible assets such as patents, trade marks, copyrights, designs and trade secrets, which are essential for maintaining a competitive edge in the market. The recent court matter [...]

2023-08-07T09:25:47+02:00August 7th, 2023|General, Theme|Comments Off on Protecting your Intellectual Property – Important lessons from the EOH Judgment
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