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Amendments to Labour Relations Act tested in court
[Inez Moosa] There has been much speculation over the recent amendments to the Labour Relations Act, No 66 of 1995 (LRA), particularly with regards to how the amendments will be interpreted and applied by the Labour Court... read more>>



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M-Net maintains maximum BEE level score
For the second year running, M-Net has held its Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) scorecard at Level One - the highest achievable level for any organisation... read more>>
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Entrepreneurship
Cape Town to host Entrepreneurs Convention
The annual Entrepreneurs Convention will be held at the CTICC in Cape Town on Saturday, 20 June 2015 from 9am to 4pm... read more>>
In Good Company conference - building the nation through business
Join the journey of forward thinking companies and consider how we can influence society, the economy and our nation through good business at the Atterbury Theatre, Pretoria on Wednesday 10 June 2015 from 7am... read more>>
Q&A with Greg Beadle at The Bureaux on the shared workspace concept
Greg Beadle, professional photographer and founder of Cape Town's innovative new commercial property project, The Bureaux, shares some insight on the shared workspace concept, the latest trends in offices, and the way people are choosing to work... read more>>
Shell LiveWire entrepreneurs to graduate
The first group of five young entrepreneurs to have benefitted from the LiveWire enterprise development programme launched by Shell in 2014, will be presented with certificates of completion at a special graduation ceremony... read more>>
Nedbank Stellenbosch University LaunchLab inaugurated as "a welcome initiative"
"Big innovations come from real problems, of which we have many in South Africa. But how many academics think of the commercial applications of their research? We must keep our best minds here. That's why this is such a welcome initiative." - Helen Zille read more>>
Jobs & Recruitment
Talking about Talent
In a world in which the only constant is change, procuring gainful employment for prospective employees, as well as finding, developing and retaining talent for employers is more challenging than it has been in previous decades... read more>>
Customer experience starts with staff experience
Companies seeking to improve customer experience to boost business may be overlooking a critical component in the mix: staff... read more>>
The new BBEEE requirements: the recruitment industry's role
On 5 May, 2015, the Department of Trade and Industry released Notice 396 of 2015 (Clarification Notice) to clarify the position of the DTI with respect to the recent amendments to the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) Act. The clarification notice states that the Amended Codes became effective on 1 May, 2015... read more>>
Working abroad still popular among South Africans
A gap year is likely to be one of the most exciting, nerve wrecking and inspiring times of your life, no matter your age. Working abroad is a trend that is fiercely on the rise among South Africans... read more>>
How to wreck your own career

Annelize van Rensburg

Sabotaging your own career is rarely discussed, especially at senior management level... read more>>
Employees of the future will choose where and when they work
By 2040, knowledge workers will decide where and how they want to work, according to a new report on the workplace of the future by Johnson Controls... read more>>
Labour Law & Unions
Employment Services Act to be enacted in July
The long-awaited promulgation of the Employment Services (ES) Act is expected to be enacted in July 2015... read more>>
Objective of Code of Good Practice on Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value

Sihle Tshetlo

On 1 June 2015 the new Code of Good Practice on Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value in terms of the amended Employment Equity Act (EEA) was issued... read more>>
Policies must be in place to deal with sexual harassment
In South Africa, sexual harassment is prohibited by the Employment Equity Act. Employers are tasked with policing this - and, if they don't, they risk being sued for large sums... read more>>
Management
Over-regulation tops business' concerns, survey finds
Governments must apply renewed focus to achieve fiscal balance and sustainability in order to reduce the cost of delivery... read more>>
Skills Development & Training
Prana Lodge opens door for Eastern Cape community
Prana Lodge Private Beach Estate and Spa is placing a strong emphasis on community upliftment and the restoration of opportunities... read more>>
Africa
SAP Africa partners with BMZ to facilitate fresh economic prospects for Africa
SAP Africa announced its participation in a partnership with the BMZ. Titled "Digital Africa", the project is focused on how new technologies and innovative solutions will determine the future for Africa.... read more>>
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Government news
Inaugural Directors Event will address critical South African issues
The inaugural Directors Event will address primary concerns facing the country today, ranging from an ever-increasing skills deficit and youth employment, to a lack of sufficient power generation to drive economic growth... read more>>
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New events to diarise
Chairing disciplinary hearings
Platinum Workshops - 12 Jun 2015, Cape Town | 30 Jun 2015, Cape Town

Managing day to day issues with problem employees
Platinum Workshops - 24 Jun 2015, Cape Town | 25 Jun 2015, Cape Town

HR masterclass series - Cape Winelands
TDCI - 26 Jun 2015, Stellenbosch | 17 Jul 2015, Stellenbosch | 21 Aug 2015, Stellenbosch | 18 Sep 2015, Stellenbosch | 23 Oct 2015, Stellenbosch | 13 Nov 2015, Stellenbosch

Workshop of amendments to Labour Relations Act
Platinum Workshops - 21 Jul 2015, Johannesburg

Upcoming events
SHIFT IT Event - 13 Jun 2015, Johannesburg | 18 Jun 2015, Cape Town
In a TED-talk style, executive leaders from ten global companies such as Kellogg, Groupon, Adidas and others, present SHIFT IT, an event about entrepreneurship and business innovation. Read more >>


SME Growth Champions
AdClick Africa - 10 Jun 2015, Pretoria

Leading with purpose - a talk by Braam Malherbe
Open Mind - 11 Jun 2015, Newlands, Cape Town

Reputation risk management master class
The Reputation Go-to Guy - 11 Jun 2015 to 12 Jun 2015, Johannesburg

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