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October 31, 2011

Leave

With the days heating up and workplaces cooling down, it is a sunny forecast for staff crossing off the weeks until their annual leave. Leave, is something to look forward to and the earlier you start the clock, the less you have to be concerned about the daily irritations. You just have to survive until your leave [...]

October 26, 2011

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Retirement Reform Conference

Retirement The third annual Retirement Reform Conference kicks off today in Cape Town! The conference is organised by AMC International and brings together various stakeholders in the retirement fund industry. I’ve perused the conference brochure and was impressed by the expert line up of local and international speakers. Retiring Retirement This year, I will be delivering [...]

October 17, 2011

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Job Offer

On any given day, HR is making an offer to a (hopefully talented) candidate for a position. Line management are breathing down their neck, the position was supposed to be filled last month. (Something about the manager angrily dismissing the previous employee under circumstances that HR will have to defend at the CCMA). I digress. [...]

October 10, 2011

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Remuneration & War for Talent

Remuneration As the economic recovery gathers momentum over the next year, local employers should be prepared for a new phase in the war for talent – those individuals that possess the necessary values, skills and experience, already have one foot out of the door. From IT to financial services, employers are likely to experience challenges [...]

October 3, 2011

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Social Media, Pay & Pleasure

Social Media A lot can happen in 24 hours. Fly to Dubai. Advertise a dozen vacancies for free. File your tax return. Manage a HR team. Chat with old friends. Deliver a EE report. Update your performance agreement. Share your holiday pictures with others. Play a game. Go home. Unless you are already at home, [...]

September 29, 2011

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Cost of Living and Remuneration

Cost of Living 2011 When I received yet another email from a disengaged employee, working in a different company about their pay, I decided that it deserved some consideration. The economy is posting better numbers and many companies have a healthier bottom line (small miracles after “resizing” their operations and workforce last year). Government [...]

September 22, 2011

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Remuneration & Wellness

Remuneration & Wellness 2011 Remuneration Association of Educational Institutions (RAEI) Conference I was honoured to have been a speaker at the 2011 Remuneration Association of Educational Institutions Conference, that was held in Boksburg from 15-16th September. The remuneration conference was organised by ITS Evula (Pty) Ltd and was well attended by finance, payroll and remuneration professionals from University of Fort Hare, [...]

September 15, 2011

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The Ultimate in Human Resources Development: Arrives at Africa’s Doorstep

The Ultimate in Human Resources Development: Arrives at Africa’s Doorstep The final countdown With less than a month to go, and over 90 exhibitors registered thus far – The Star HRD Expo is gearing up to open its doors to the industry and public at large. From 4 to 6 October, 2011, The Sandton [...]