BY lvan lsraelstam, Chief Executive of Labour Law Management Consulting. He may be contacted on (011) 888-7944 or 0828522973 or on e-mail address: ivan@labourlawadvice.co.za. Web address: www.labourlawadvice.co.za.
Schedule 8 of the Labour Relations Act (LRA) provides for graduated disciplinary measures including warnings and then final warnings. The legal purpose of giving warnings is to inform and/or remind employees of the employer’s standards of conduct and work and to give them a chance to improve their conduct/performance. The following are answers to 8 questions that we are constantly asked about warnings.
by Colin Adam, Director of People Development, Ennea International
A team or not?
Before starting to work with a team developmentally, it’s important to know whether or not this group of people is, in fact, a team. For this purpose one needs to form a view of exactly what defines a team. There are many definitions of the concept “team” but most people would probably agree, at least, on the following:
Read more: Considerations in Creating High Performance Teams
Written by Jackie Carroll, CEO of Media Works
With Human Rights Day on 21 March fast approaching, it is a natural time to reflect on the state of human rights in South Africa. The right to education is a fundamental human right. Without education, an individual cannot realise their full potential and shake off the shackles of poverty. Media Works’ Jackie Carroll puts a spotlight on the right to education, what that encompasses, and what the country can do if this basic right is not being provided as it should.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has a constitutional mandate to
Read more: Education: A Human Right to be fulfilled in South Africa
BY lvan lsraelstam, Chief Executive of Labour Law Management Consulting. He may be contacted on (011) 888-7944 or 0828522973 or on e-mail address: ivan@labourlawadvice.co.za. Web address: www.labourlawadvice.co.za. This article first appeared in The Star.
It is a frequent need for employers to change working conditions because:
Engaging to innovate – a white paper on the leadership styles in the pharmaceutical business landscape
The white paper, Engaging to innovate: leadership styles in the pharmaceutical business landscape, is now available. With a focus on the unique challenges of the South African business environment, which also pertain to those of emerging markets,how do companies increase employee engagement and innovation? This latest analysis discusses the leadership styles that are vital for creating an engaging, innovative climate in the sector.
Pharmaceutical companies are experiencing a period of change. Patents are expiring, the number of drug approvals is down and more stringent regulations on healthcare providers are coming into force. At the same time, healthcare buyers are struggling with tight budgets that are already stretched to the breaking point.
The latter issue is even more pressing in
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