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The South African labor market faces several challenges such as high unemployment rates, skills shortages, and a constantly changing work environment.

The South African labor market faces several challenges such as high unemployment rates, skills shortages, and a constantly changing work environment.

The South African government sets labour regulations that govern the employment and management of employees. Referred to as labour codes or employment laws, these regulations outline employer’s responsibilities, employees’ rights, and the regulations governing trade unions.

As an employer, navigating through the UIF claims process can be tricky. Employers are responsible for helping their workers access their employee benefits, but it’s not always easy to figure out the rules.  As a seasoned Human Resources practitioner, or a small business owner, supporting your team with UIF assistance is crucial to supporting your …

Traditionally, employers filed employees UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund), which provides short-term relief to workers due to unemployment, maternity, adoption leave, or illness, manually. It was a time-consuming and tedious process. The South African Labour Department has replaced those outdated systems with the newer online uFiling system. It is designed with a more user-friendly interface for efficient …

The Compensation Fund is more than an obligatory payment for South African employers. It is a beneficial tool, when used correctly, significantly contributes to the financial stability and operational efficiency of businesses in our country.By navigating through the nuances of the Compensation Fund and Return of Earnings, employers can adopt a proactive approach.Research has proven …

The annual Return of Earnings (ROE) submission to the Compensation Fund is a crucial compliance aspect for all businesses in South Africa. Filing ROEs ensures employee protection from work-related injuries, diseases, or death but also enables businesses to manage their contributions effectively.

In the rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations are realizing that a new approach is needed to attract and retain top talent, foster employee engagement, and drive sustainable success. One powerful solution gaining momentum is the creation of purpose-driven organizations. These organizations are not solely focused on profitability; rather, they seek to align their mission and …

In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, organizations are recognizing the importance of prioritizing their employees’ well-being and engagement.

The COVID-19 epidemic has sparked a period of fast change, and people, organizations, and communities worldwide are dealing with an overwhelming amount of pressing leadership concerns. We must make a swift shift in the face of this disruption or risk falling behind.

The importance of mental health and wellness in HR is rising in the eyes of employers. According to the most recent HR Exchange Network State of HR study, HR leaders ranked keeping talent and mental health and wellness as their top two issues. In addition, those polled indicated that burnout was the pandemic’s most significant …

Employers employ diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) efforts to meet legal requirements as well as to boost profits by hiring a more inclusive, diversified workforce. However, increasing the hiring of women, BIPOC, non-binary, or neurodiverse personnel is only one aspect of boosting diversity and inclusion in your business. It involves incorporating true inclusion into your …

The long-awaited changes to the Employment Equity Act of 1998 (EEA) will take effect on September 1, 2023, according to a recent media statement issued by the South African Department of Employment and Labor (DoEL). In July 2020, the Employment Equity Amendment Bill (the Bill) was first introduced in Parliament. The National Assembly approved it …

The world of employment will alter in 2023. Four years into the future, the pandemic has accelerated digital transformation affected the employee-employer connection. Although HR has been altering with crisis from the previous years, which creates a chance of missing this important transformation in the working way. 2023, presents HR with a lot of opportunities …

Human Resource Management (HRM) is the function within an organization that focuses on the recruitment of…

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