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Bullying At The Workplace
This is an unfortunate reality. Did you know that the new Code of Good Practice on the Prevention and Elimination of Harassment in the Workplace (Code), which took effect on 18 March 2022, has placed a positive duty on employers to play their part in preventing...
The Impact Of AI On Small Businesses
So let us talk about the robot in the room. It is not going anywhere, and it will impact you in some or other way. Initially I looked at it as if it were the enemy, but I have since realised I am already using some form of automation with my WhatsApp quick replies. ...
Investing In Your Employees Means Investing In Your Business
Let’s talk about Learning & Development…. Does size really matter?Your L&D team and strategy will depend on the size of your organisation. In smaller organisations, the Chief Operating Officer (CEO) or Operations Manager may oversee L&D, while larger...
Do Your Employees Think That The Performance Management Process Sucks?
The singer and song writer writes. ‘’You’re still young that’s your fault.Keeping all the things I knew inside.It’s hard, but it’s harder to ignore it.If they were right, I’d agree.But its them they know not me’’. Now, I know this song might be completely out of...
Travelling to-and-from work, covered by Workmen’s Compensation or NOT?
Well, firstly we would need to look at the term ‘‘accident’’. According to the COIDA (Compensation for Occupation Injuries and Diseases Act) definition it means - ‘‘an accident arising out of and in the course of an employee's employment and resulting in a personal...
Welcome To Our NEW Online Store
Dreams do come true.This has been a dream of mine for so long and I am over the moon to present our online store (see me jumping up and down with JOY). This would not be possible without the help of the extremely talented Karin de Bruin of Whale Coast...
Generational Differences In The Workplace
Dear Business Partner, Unless your business is a solo operation, you’re probably working with a multi-generational team. Lucky for you, there are major benefits to an age-diverse workforce. You can use the unique perspectives of your employees to appeal to different...
Employee Participation = Growth and Success
What is it? Employee participation, or co-determination for staff, refers to activities and measures taken to get employees to participate together to achieve a common goal. Instead of the manager making all the decisions and the employees following his or her orders,...
What Are You Doing To Have The Best Team?
Dear Business Partner, While I am listening to the rain outside, not normal for this time of year for us, but I am always grateful for rain and the water for my garden, I am thinking of the challenges companies in South Africa experience currently. First like the rest...
