Taking colleagues with us as the world of work changes

The way we work has changed forever, and the way business operates must change too. Matt Surkont, CEO of BlueSky However, we need to make certain that we take our colleagues on this journey with us. As we look for better and more productive systems, we cannot forget...

Recruitment the final piece for a reimagined SARS

SARS has taken a critical step in rebuilding the revenue authority by launching a massive recruitment drive. SARS is looking to appoint 370 experienced and highly skilled individuals, as well as 200 legal, accounting and other graduates in the fields of tax, customs...

Can employees be disciplined for reckless exposure to Covid19?

Due to the unique and unprecedented times we have found ourselves, employers are required to adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1983 (OHSA) read with its regulations. By Michael Yeates, director; Kgodisho Phashe, associate; and Shanna Eeson,...

Give every employee a seat at the table

If the pandemic has brought us anything, it is focusing more than ever on each other. By Yazad Dalal, head of strategy: EMEA at Oracle HCM Cloud Companies are investing more and more in their workers, prioritising their happiness and productivity, and in turn feeding...

The constructive dismissal paradigm

The rules that govern constructive dismissal haven’t undergone any major changes over the past three years, a fact that should give any employee pause before they embark down this difficult road. With many other forms of employment legislation, the onus lies on...