March 2012

With economic conditions likely to remain challenging in 2012, one of the key areas that South African employers will need to focus on if they are going to remain competitive is inspiring their employees to increase productivity levels. This is according to Tjaart Minnaar, MD of...

The Fundisa unit trust fund is a joint initiative between the department of education and the unit trust industry aimed at encouraging South Africans to save for their children’s higher education. This fund can only be used for tertiary education once your child has left school....

Labour stability crucial to SA''s economic goals Establishing open communication and labour stability among South African industries is crucial to SA''s ability to meet the economic objectives set out by the National Planning Committee''s (NPC) vision for 2030, according to Chris Jacobs, Director at OIM....

Keeping open the channels of communication and ensuring labour stability were important for the country’s ability to meet the economic goals set out in the National Planning Committee’s (NPC’s) 2030 vision. Chris Jacobs, a director at OIM International, a leading business consultancy firm, said the economy...

Communication and labour stability crucial The South African economy cannot afford costs such as those incurred recently by Implats and Exarro as a result of widespread industrial action and striking. Businesses are urged to establish open communication channels to foster productive relationships and enable grievances...