SME Business Skills
THE RIGHT TO A PRE-SUSPENSION HEARING
In a disciplinary hearing an employee has the right to be heard before being judged. But does an employee have the right to be heard before…
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Pregnancy, maternity leave and labour law
South Africa’s labour laws protect women employees when they become pregnant and ensure that they receive maternity leave. was last modified: May 24th, 2019 by Webmaster…
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Being ethical in a not so ethical world
Some times in life being ethical is easy, however there are many times when making the ethical choice can be a struggle. At Boston City Campus…
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New case deals with employees who play the ‘race card’ to get out of trouble
The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) and South African Labour Court recently dealt with a case where an employee accused his employer of dismissing…
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Can workers who are too afraid to come to work because of strikes be fired?
Strikes in South Africa are frequently characterised by violence, and non-striking employees are often apprehensive to report for duty. was last modified: May 2nd, 2019 by…
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Maintaining credibility during retrenchment
Today’s uncertain market and workplace dynamics mean that employers, and their employees, have to be prepared for change. Changes in the workplace are inevitable and retrenchment…
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Maternity leave in South Africa vs the rest of the world
Despite years of progress and an increased awareness surrounding gender equity in the workplace and society in general, women bear a disproportionate responsibility when it comes…
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How businesses in hospitality can get their indemnity right
The World Travel and Tourism Council has reported the South African tourism industry, which includes the hospitality and leisure industries, to be the fastest growing in…
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UCT’s Executive MBA programme recognised for its distinctive approach
The UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) is ranked 46th in the world, and the best in Africa, for its Executive MBA programme according to the…
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How maternity/paternity leave structuring impacts your salary
Despite years of progress and an increased awareness surrounding gender equity in the workplace and society in general, women bare a disproportionate responsibility when it comes…
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Why the human touch remains necessity in hospitality
The Fourth Industrial Revolution presents an opportunity for the hospitality industry; the people-centred nature of these businesses will likely see human capital remaining an equally integral…
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Stand Out and Sell More
To sell more than your competitors, you need to remind your customers why they should buy from you. But what is it about your company that…
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