Webber Wentzel’s employment team revisits an important judgment for employers. Talent strategist Anja van Beek explores “leavism” – a very real and concerning trend. CRS Technologies’ Nicol Myburgh says there aren't any ethical loopholes for tracking employee behaviour online. GBCSA healthy workspaces collaborate on guidelines to assist employers to reopen safely.
Commission recommends 4.5 percent increase in national minimum wage. 64 employees have been unable to retire because they were precluded from accessing their retirement funds. Tracey says that in riding, as well as with HR, relationships are golden. Trade Union Solidarity is fighting on behalf of an intern doctor awaiting placement.
Report says HR’s handling of challenges created by Covid-19 boosted confidence. The Business Exchange CEO David Seinker on whether working from home is sustainable long-term. More than 200 public servants have enrolled for gender equality training since August. Global talent gurus Hung Lee and Tony de Graaf discuss the new reach of recruitment. HR and finance leaders came together for the final Community Conversation of the year Coachfluence’s Neshica Bheem on when to consider partnering up with a coach Denel workers demand that management resolves the issue of unpaid salaries Telviva’s David Browne says unified communications (UC) drives meaningful customer interactions. Investigation reveals how an Absa employee sold client data. Oracle’s HCM lead reflects on the questions leaders need to ask themselves in these trying times. Public service unions ask the courts to enforce government compliance with wage agreement Former deputy head of crime-fighting group convicted for bribes totalling R28,000. iAfrica survey reveals workers want more flexibility in the post-Covid-19 office. Delayed retrenchment pay-out worsens financial struggle for former Edcon staff. Experts from Enboarder, MTN and Capitec explained the importance of creating connections. Bemawu has lost its fight to have the SABC's section 189 consultation process declared unlawful and invalid. Hung Lee and Tony de Graaf are the special guests in an upcoming CHRO webinar. The bank aims to be the best place to work in development for Africa. Syspro CHRO Terence Moolman says manufacturers have to pivot to accommodate the reality of remote work. Unilever will experiment with a four-day working week in New Zealand for all employees. Auditors will investigate whether employers paid TERS fund benefits to their employees. This according to Michael Page Africa’s 2021 market overview and hiring insights.
Robbie Williamson, the EMEA relationship manager at Enboarder will dazzle attendees with his ideas. Labour law expert Ivan Israelstam explains how trainees are seen as employees under the law. The new digital learning platform will include online training and mentorship programmes. Draft policy to protect workers against race and gender-based discrimination released by labour minister. The Covid-19 pandemic has amplified the hunt for local talent. Biomimicry expert Claire Janisch speaks at the CHRO Awards about the answers the natural world holds. The second annual CHRO Awards were an evening of celebration and gratitude. The second annual CHRO Awards celebrated the best and brightest of SA’s HR leaders. HR leaders lent each other comforting ears in the face of having to executing retrenchments. Managing executive of Sanlam Corporate Distribution Viresh Maharaj will give the award on 26 November. ANC mulls diverting UIF funds to save Eskom and is met with opposition. Alexander Forbes’ Myrna Sachs on managing arthritis in the workplace. How working from home is creating new habits in employees. Deloitte Human Capital Consulting’s Pam Maharaj will be handing out the award on Thursday. Cebile is the co-chair of the Mondelez International sub-Sahara African D&I Council, which was instituted in October. Technology that uses a people-first approach for a new social compact will distinguish leading organisations during and post-Covid-19. A large proportion of doctors report being mistreated by patients during Covid-19. South African unemployment jumps 52 percent in the third quarter of 2020. This represents a 3.8 percent increase in the average salary from R762,000 in the previous financial year. Mercer CEO Tamara Parker led the discussion, saying salary transparency was the best way to correct pay disparity. Come and hear from Old Mutual’s human capital director in this Friday’s webinar. Travel agency STA Travel in debt to both staff and customers. In a recent CHRO webinar, Momentum Consultants and Actuaries’ Emda Fourie explored the tenets of a great EVP. Workers will receive R3,000 a month from December 2020 to February 2021.
Government launches free digital skills learning programmes to address youth unemployment. In a recent webinar, experts explained the dos and don’ts of effective policy writing. The Regional Head of HR for Africa Middle East (AME) says it's all about the 3 Cs. President’s employment programme to create jobs in schools Job cuts loom for Tsogo Sun as tourism takes a dip. Busa raises concerns about debt as a consequence of South Africa’s high public sector wage bill. SAP Africa’s Stanley Dube on reinvigorating employees who may be less than eager to return to the workplace. HR leaders discuss whether online meetings are getting in the way of employee wellness and work. SDC’s Melissa van Aswegan says the skills development landscape remains largely unchanged.
Government considers new Covid-19 relief provisions for employees and employers alike. Auditors found that employees were being paid by both the Emfuleni and Sedibeng District municipalities. Trade union plans strike to force the government to employ community health workers. A shift to renewable energy in the generation of electricity could leave thousands jobless. Elsie has been with Eskom since 1995 bar a three-year stint at SARS. The programme will include a 24-hour toll-free mental health helpline for all NPOs.
A new working committee has been set up to address the longstanding issue. Ratings agency Fitch says the proposed public service salary freeze will face much opposition. Attendees will hear from experts on how to write a policy that drives its intended behaviour. Experts from Oracle and MMH shared ideas on boundary setting and facilitating connection. UIF lacks capacity to deal with thousands of calls and emails. SAP Concur Africa’s Janneke Henning provides steps for avoiding online burnout. CHRO Community Conversation hears how Eskom is preparing for the second wave of infections. Webber Wentzel's employment team comments on a seminal labour law ruling within the steel industry. Major amendments to equity laws on the cards for South Africa. A quarter of women are re-thinking their careers in light of Covid-19. In an upcoming webinar, Dieter will share lessons from their return-to-office future plans. Acting City Power chief executive loses top post after five months on the job. Compliance Online's experts explain why it is unwise to ignore competition law as an HR professional. Sibanye-Stillwater and trade unions reach wage agreement for Kroondal. Discovery's experts say it’s up to employers to find solutions that best support their staff. Experts from ooba proved that HFMtalentindex’s 360-degrees-on-steroids approach works. Experts explore the transformational journey of HCM tech implementations. Bowmans senior associate Chloё Loubser discusses workforce-related legal issues during the pandemic. Job cuts on the cards at African Bank. Hong Kong law extends maternity leave. Three SANParks employees arrested in connection with rhino poaching. A software implementation, like SAP SuccessFactors, can change the culture of an organisation. A woman pretending to be an employee gained illegal access to a CoJ property. The SABC has given labour unions a final opportunity to make written submissions. Tantaswa's experiences led to her becoming the poster girl for mental wellness within the organisation HR experts shared some of the positives that have come from the pandemic. HFMtalentindex incorporates potential and Learning Agility into this traditional performance management technique. In a recent CHRO SA webinar, Alexander Forbes’s Myrna Sachs advised on how to improve wellness. The provincial health department is under pressure to fill key positions. Afrika Tikkun receives skills grant from Microsoft South Africa. Don’t miss the employee engagement masterclass with TalentSmith Technology. Nearly half of survey respondents wanted to reach out to a therapist for help during the pandemic, but couldn’t.
Employee engagement guru Debra Corey talked about the power of company values during Covid-19. SABC employees who were appointed without following proper procedures have been notified.
Former chief people officer Fhulufhelo Badugela is to become the regional director of MultiChoice Africa: Southern Region. More than 5,000 Eskom employees face investigation.
Accolades are still pouring in from attendees of the momentous event, which took place last week. Tracey’s career has given her and her family the opportunity to discover the world. Come and hear about how HR should help employees to cope with today’s new stresses. Container shipping giant cuts jobs to reduce costs. FirstRand has established a bonus offering to retain talent. HR leaders need strong business skills to help prioritise people, HR Indaba Network hears. The HR Indaba Network launch was the largest-ever virtual gathering of HR practitioners in Africa. Vodacom reveals master plan to upskill its workforce for the future at HR Indaba Network. At the 2020 HR Indaba Network, Absa’s Dr Roze Phillips suggested remote work is a talent strategy. CHROs now have to manage employees’ emotional and psychological states, an HR Indaba Network panel found. HR professionals are seeing beyond the jargon, ensuring that a sense of belonging is a reality in their organisations. Google market HR head Avanthi Maharaj and panellists discuss new plans to manage people in a changing world. Former Altron group executive for human capital Dolores Mashishi discussed the shift to digital learning platforms. HR Indaba Network reveals becoming a great HR professional takes passion and willingness to make mistakes.Resignation with immediate effect does not negate the disciplinary process
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The ethics of employee tracking
GBCSA and Zutari launch guidelines for safe return to work
Commission calls for hike in SA minimum wage in 2021
1,600 municipal employees’ pensions lapsed due to financial mismanagement
Derivco's Tracey Rowe shares her life-long passion for equestrian sport
Health department faces legal action for failure to place medical graduate
Deloitte predicts HR will feature strongly in radical workplace changes
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Public servants enrol for gender mainstreaming training
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Denel staff picket over salaries
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Rogue Absa employee explains data leak
Oracle’s Nancy Estell Zoder on how to align a workforce during a crisis
Unions press government to stick to the wage agreement
Former deputy head of KZN Hawks jailed for corruption
Workers want a different workplace after Covid-19
Retrenched Edcon staff’s provident fund payment delayed
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Union’s bid to declare SABC retrenchments unvalid fails
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African Development Bank announces people strategy for 2021-2025
Community Conversation peeks into the factory of the future
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Auditors appointed to follow UIF money
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Draft policy seeks to protect workers from harassment
Recruiters find local talent for global opportunities post-Covid-19
CHROs presented with nature as the blueprint for solving today’s toughest challenges
South Africa’s top CHROs recognised at glittering 2020 CHRO Awards
Discovery's Tswelo Kodisang is the 2020 CHRO Of The Year
Intimate community conversation offers time to reflect on impact of job cuts
Sanlam sponsors HR and Technology award
ANC looks to unemployment fund to rescue Eskom
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The new norms of working from home
Deloitte sponsors Strategy & Leadership Award
Mondelēz International’s Cebile Xulu remains a steadfast champion of D&I
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SAs doctors report abuse during Covid-19 pandemic
Stats SA third-quarter data shows rise in unemployment
Annual report reveals average SABC employee earns R791,000
Community Conversation revisits gender pay parity
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STA Travel owes millions to staff
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Western Cape government launches relief fund for wine sector employees
Government offers youth free online courses
Compliance Online delivers policy writing masterclass
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Tsogo Sun warns of job losses
Business Unity SA calls for reduction in public sector wage bill
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CHRO Community Conversation explores options for managing Zoom fatigue
No clarity regarding practical component of learnerships
Labour minister says government is pondering the future of TERS
20 municipal employees found to be receiving double salaries
Nehawu to strike over community health workers
Renewable energy drive threatens 120 000 jobs
Elsie Pule on driving Eskom's performance culture
SADAG launches first-ever mental health support programme for NPOs
Addington Hospital employees protest over malfunctioning lifts
South Africa’s wage freeze plan will mean tough negotiations
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Webinar highlights the importance of fostering human connection
Understaffed UIF facing massive backlog
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HR leaders impressed by Eskom’s Covid-19 resurgence plan
Employers win in long-awaited judgment regarding steel retrenchments
SA’s employment equity laws to undergo makeover
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City Power executive booted out due to non-performance
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Sibanye-Stillwater and unions agree on three-year wage deal
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African Bank set to start retrenchments
Maternity leave in Hong Kong increases
SANParks staff arrested for rhino horn theft
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Woman arrested for City of Johannesburg theft
Consultations over SABC retrenchments collapse
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Microsoft SA awards Afrika Tikkun R2.5 million to drive digital skills
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More than half of South Africans’ stress levels up due to Covid-19, survey finds
CHRO Community Conversation hears about the importance of values
SABC flags irregular appointments
Clement O’Reilly appointed chief people officer in Multichoice executive reshuffle
Eskom employees to be investigated
High praise for the virtual HR Indaba Network launch
Derivco HR director Tracey Rowe’s voyage to discovering a global perspective
Join the CHRO webinar on how to manage health and wellness during Covid-19
Maersk to cut 2,000 jobs in restructure
FirstRand launches incentive scheme to keep managers
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HR Indaba Network Launch a resounding success
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CHROs discuss how Covid-19 flipped organisational culture on its head
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