01 Jul Labour Relations Amendment Bill: South Africa’s labour landscape needs to change
“South Africa’s labour relations is at a defining moment in our country’s history. Over the past few years, unprotected strike action has escalated into an uncontrolled, violent and unlawful landscape, led by a mob mentality in the absence of formal and recognised leaders. This is the result of major social frustration. Unfortunately, it is the workplace that has become the warzone, with grave consequences for employers. It is also a result of complacency which has set in with and between businesses and labour leaders, as well as legislation which has not adapted to the changing circumstances.”
This is the view of Chris Jacobs, Conflict Resolution Expert at OIM, a leading business performance specialist. Currently, Parliament’s labour committee is meeting to discuss the controversial Labour Relations Amendment Bill, and whatever the outcome, it is expected that either business or labour will not be satisfied.
I suggest an interview with Chris Jacobs, who can either speak before or after the results of the parliamentary committee meeting are made public, on the following topics:
- Why South Africa’s labour relations landscape needs to change drastically
- What employers need to do in the context of the new Bill being approved or rejected
- Why the current LRA (Labour Relations Act) is outdated
- Why change needs to happen at a union, employee and employer level
- What Employee Relations strategies companies need to put in place to deal with a changing labour relations landscape
Please let me know if you would like to speak to Chris Jacobs today, or tomorrow, and I will be happy to arrange.