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A final warning to Employers: Don't misuse final warnings

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According to the Labour Relations Act (LRA) the purpose of giving warnings is to teach employees the employer’s standards of conduct and work performance and to give them a chance to improve. Employers too often misuse disciplinary warnings or avoid using them at all because they are unsure of how the law allows them to use such warnings. The following will assist employers to use warnings as a means of improving employee conduct and performance without infringing employee rights:

What is a disciplinary ‘warning’?

Driving Responsibly: Alcohol and drug testing should be mandatory for South African eCommerce delivery drivers

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With the South African eCommerce market projected to experience a remarkable 17.9% increase in 2023, contributing to a global growth rate of 17%, the demand for efficient delivery services has surged to meet this expanding sector. Although 'click and collect' options offer convenience, courier companies are still the preferred method of fulfilling eCommerce orders in South Africa. It would be safe to estimate that there are roughly 50,000 additional drivers (both bike and motor vehicle) transporting deliveries daily across South Africa. Given that such numbers will only keep climbing, taking measures to ensure the sobriety of delivery drivers on the job has become of critical importance. The potential risks faced by logistics and delivery companies in the event of alcohol (or drug) related accidents, which could result in personal injury, loss of goods, and even death, cannot be ignored. One of the most effective steps that a booming industry can take to safeguard its reputation, prioritise road safety, and protect goods in transit is the adoption and implementation of mandatory alcohol and drug testing procedures in its operations.

The legal mandate for a safer industry

The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) sets out the general duties

Job Crystal Unveils Candidate Box: A Groundbreaking Collaborative Platform Transforming the Recruiting Landscape

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Job Crystal, a leader in innovative recruiting solutions, is thrilled to announce the launch of Candidate Box, a revolutionary platform designed to reshape the recruitment landscape by fostering collaboration and streamlining the talent acquisition process.

Sasha Knott, CEO of Job Crystal, expressed enthusiasm about the unveiling of Candidate Box, stating, "At Job Crystal, our mission has always been to make a significant impact on unemployment while providing cutting-edge tools to enhance the recruitment experience. Candidate Box is a testament to that commitment, offering a collaborative hub that empowers recruitment agencies to leverage their networks and discover top-tier candidates."

Some of the key features of Candidate Box include:

Integrated Talent Framework within a Global Context

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What are the current and future trends?

In this second part of our two-part series, we will explore current trends and future considerations in talent management, shedding light on the ever-evolving nature of this essential business function.

TRENDS

21st Century recently ran a niche TM Survey across the State-Owned enterprise sector. Whilst this represents a very defined market audience, the following trends were evident:

The power of growing employees from within an organisation

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By Insaaf Daniels, Human Capital Director at redPanda Software

It is a bitter irony that in a country with an unsustainably high unemployment rate that there is a biting skills shortage, especially in the IT industry. In this environment, it is not unusual to read that attracting talent may be hard enough, but retaining it proves even more challenging.

Attracting talent from the outside will always be an important pillar in any organisation’s recruitment strategy, especially for roles that need to be filled immediately and where there is no obvious candidate internally. However, shifting tactically to proactively build a human capital strategy to grow talent from within not only goes a long way towards addressing the challenges mentioned, it builds a stronger, more robust, resilient and competitive business, and - importantly - goes a long way towards developing individuals. The sense of agency and pride in personal growth is a beauty to behold.

Growth is an ongoing journey. It certainly isn’t about achieving a certain milestone and then coasting for the rest of your career. Building an environment that encourages and supports growth is crucial. Consider this: