Business owners across South Africa know the New Year means the start of filing their Employment Equity reports. The primary role of the Employment Equity Act, which was introduced in 1998, is the promotion of fair representation of historically disadvantaged groups in the workplace, ensuring that all employees, regardless of race, gender, or disability status, …
In an era where South African companies are building inclusivity and diverseness into their working environment, disability in the workplace is taking the central stage. In September 2011, Ex-President Jacob Zuma announced the development of a Disability Act aimed at ensuring compliance with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The convention …
How to promote mental health and well-being in the workplace. Why is mental health important in the workplace. Millions of South African workers face mental health challenges. Workers’ Mental health is their ability to manage stress, maintain work productivity, and their contribution to their community. Various factors, including socioeconomic conditions, biological traits, and environmental influences …
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 The South African Labour Department has replaced those outdated systems with the newer online uFiling system.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 …
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 …
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.
There is no book that can teach you how to be a leader. Leadership is frequently characterized as a collection of behaviors and abilities that can be developed, unlike other talents needed in the workplace. Every company is completely unique. Both industries and businesses inside them are unique. Within a corporation, no two employees are …
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 …
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