An employee handbook is a great communication tool that can be used by businesses to convey their culture and values to new and current employees. It is important that it inspires one to read it instead of being a bland and boring document which people sign for but never read. Your handbook should answer two […]
Article provided by Sanlam and written by Jan Truter from Labourwise (www.labourwise.co.za) From time to time there are calls from civil society or trade unions for citizens to participate in protest action. This could result in employees staying away from work. Given the possibility of widespread disruption, the question is how should employers respond to such […]
Article provided by TomTom When you need to make every cent count, relying on blind faith in your staff while they are out of the office is a risk you cannot afford. A mobile workforce management solution can give you peace of mind, maximise efficiency and make your staff’s lives easier too. The number of […]
Article provided by Sanlam and written by Jan Truter from Labourwise (www.labourwise.co.za ) For the employment of a foreigner to be ‘legal’, the person must have permission to live and work in South Africa; for example, be in possession of a valid work permit or have refugee status. What does an employer do if a work […]
When it comes to building a great business, one of the things which may not be considered is “who are you employing?” This question is critical as the people you employ will become the future brand ambassadors for your product or service. Here are some steps to think about when putting together your dream team.
Article provided by Sanlam and written by Barney Jordaan from Labourwise. The issue of ‘plea bargaining’ arises where there are several perpetrators involved in a disciplinary transgression. The employer needs one or more co-perpetrators to give evidence at the disciplinary hearing. Can one agree to a lesser sanction in return for his testimony against the […]
Freelancers or employees? This is one of the questions which crosses an entrepreneur’s mind when they start a business or decide to expand. The answer you will get most of the time is that it depends. Are you a retail shop? Then you will need to employ full-time and part-time staff. Are you a graphic […]
