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The Highest-Performing Companies Don’t Manage Performance the Way HR Textbooks Teach

For many years, performance management has been treated as a formal HR process: set KPIs, complete reviews, issue ratings and manage poor […]

Herman van der MerweJune 17, 20263 min read
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One More Chance: The Phrase That Costs Employers Most

Managing people is hard. As employers and managers, we know our staff beyond the workplace. We know when someone is struggling, under […]

Mariska DavelJune 8, 20262 min read
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B-BBEE Codes Update: What Businesses Need to Know

On 29 January 2026, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition published proposed amendments to the Generic Codes of Good Practice for […]

Cassidy van der PoelMarch 13, 20261 min read
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Maternity Leave – Changes and What You Need to Know

On 3 October 2025, the Constitutional Court handed down its landmark judgment in Van Wyk and Others v Minister of Employment and […]

Karlien LourensNovember 19, 20254 min read
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Domestic Work is Changing Fast in South Africa

The Department of Employment and Labour has officially registered the South African Domestic Service and Allied Workers Union (SADSAWU), giving domestic workers […]

Herman van der MerweNovember 15, 20251 min read
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Handling Illegal Foreign Nationals in the South African Workplace

South Africa’s workforce is diverse, with a significant number of foreign nationals contributing across various industries. However, employing foreign nationals requires a […]

Joanette van der MerweNovember 11, 20255 min read
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Understanding the 2025 Code of Good Practice on Dismissals

On the 4th of September 2025, South Africa’s labour framework took a decisive step forward with the implementation of the new Code […]

Herman van der MerweOctober 20, 20253 min read
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Leadership Development

“Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” – Warren Bennis “Leadership is influence and if you’re not influencing anybody, it doesn’t matter […]

AJ MeyerSeptember 10, 20253 min read
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Performance Management on Overall Well-being

The transformative impact of performance management on overall well-being of staff. The meaning of work does not only refer to work activities […]

Mariska DavelAugust 4, 20252 min read
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Transitioning from SETA to QCTO: What Organisations Need to Know

As organisations in South Africa continue to develop and upskill their workforce, understanding the evolving landscape of skills development is critical. Recent […]

Cassidy van der PoelJune 11, 20252 min read
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New Employment Equity Sectoral Targets

The year 2025 marks the implementation of significant amendments to South Africa’s Employment Equity (EE) legislation, fundamentally altering how organisations approach workplace […]

Cassidy van der PoelApril 22, 20252 min read
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Minimum Wage increase in SA – Good or Bad?

The national minimum wage in South Africa might be increasing soon, a development that has long sparked discussions among businesses, employees, and […]

Karlien LourensFebruary 3, 20254 min read
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