Recent results published by Statistics SA in June show manufacturing production rose by 7% year-on-year in April, from a 2.2% year-on-year decline in March. While this is positive news, South African production capacity in the mining and manufacturing sectors is being compromised by outdated processes...
Government is set on allowing strikes to take place without a ballot. Mentions: COSATU, Labour Relations Amendment Bill, Parliament's Labour Committee (Int:) Chris Jacobs - Labour Expert: OIM...
The South African financial sector is facing an efficiency problem, often caused by outdated processes and technology, ineffective workforce management and segmented client service offerings. This means that administrative output is not functioning as optimally as it could, which impacts on a business’s overall performance. This...
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...
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...
Daar is 'n gesegde dat goeie maniere deure kan oopmaak wat selfs die beste opleiding nie kan nie. Jonger werknemers wat etiket in die werkplek vroeg bemeester en 'n professionele beeld uitstraal, trek die aandag en word deur hul seniors raakgesien, sê Nicole Williams, direkteur van...
1. What does your job entail? My job is all about problem solving and ultimately adding value to a client’s business. On a day-to-day basis I engage with clients to identify operational improvement opportunities for revenue upliftment and cost reduction. I also research methods to improve...
We are at a defining moment in our country's history. The tragic violence brought on by Marikana, the multitude of service boycotts, countless reports of corruption, ineffective policy execution and the high inequality levels in South Africa are indicators that the country has broadly-based value...
In his 2013 budget address, Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan, unveiled plans to finance R827 billion worth of infrastructure projects over the next three years – a significant increase from the R642 billion spent over the last three years. However, if government is to reach these...
Amcu-groei ‘hou risiko in' Die vinnige groei van die Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) hou 'n risiko vir werkgewers in, sê Chris Jacobs, direkteur van die sakekonsultantfirma OIM International. Die behoorlike opleiding van werkplekverteenwoordigers bly agterweë. Ingeligte werkplekverteenwoordigers is 'n sleutel tot 'n doeltreffende...
Anglo Platinum has reached an agreement with the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union. Interview: Joseph Mathunjwa – President: Amcu. Interview: Chris Jacobs – Director OIM...
In his 2013 budget address, Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan, unveiled plans to finance R827 billion worth of infrastructure projects over the next three years - a significant increase from the R642 billion spent over the last three years. However, if Government is to reach...
