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So you are expecting a baby in the near future. Emotions are high, and your excitement for this new addition to your family is unexplainable. The last thing you need during this time is work-related stress! Fortunately, South African labour law is very clear...
If you are working in South Africa, you have probably wondered, “How much rest time am I supposed to get between work shifts or at the end of the week?” or “Can my boss make me work seven days straight?” These are all really...
Resigning from a job is a big decision, and in South Africa, the process can sometimes be a little more complicated than simply handing in your notice. It does not really matter why you are planning on resigning. Perhaps you have new opportunities on...
Asking for a raise can be nerve-wracking, but it's an important step in your career growth. When you're looking to increase your salary, it's important to approach the conversation professionally and strategically. In this blog, we'll cover everything you need to know about how to...
At some point in our lives, many of us will have to resign from a job. It can be a difficult decision, especially if we have spent several years in the same position and have established relationships with our colleagues. Unfortunately, some employers and...
Quiet Quitting is a new trend sweeping across social media at the moment. A quick search for the hashtag #QuietQuitting will turn up numerous posts, all with different views on this controversial movement. And quiet quitting here in South Africa is no different. But what...
Well, the first batch of COVID-19 vaccines have arrived in South Africa, and although many high “risk individuals” are elated by their arrival, there is still a large portion of the country that are rather skeptical. The reasoning behind this skepticism varies from person...
The BCEA (Basic Conditions of Employment Act) makes a few basic employee rights exceptionally clear. It deals with things like hours of work, leave, payment of remuneration, termination of employment, and methods of enforcement. Every employee should know their rights, and in fact, your...
Working for a bad boss or manager might make you question your career choices. But even worse then that, an awful boss can have an impact on your home life and mental or emotional well-being. There is nothing worse than waking up in the...
It does not really make a difference how long you have been a member of the workforce, starting a new job is going to cause a mixture of stress and excitement in anyone. It is normal to feel nervous and completely out of your...
Thinking about resigning from work? Let's face it, everyone has a bad day at work from time to time, often leaving the office in a huff, promising to hand in their resignation the very next day. Yes, we have all been there. So how...
Does a co-worker or even supervisor often talk over you, criticize you or take credit for your hard word. You might be be dealing with an office bully! This is how to deal with a bully in the workplace in three simple steps...
Knowing you are the star employee in your organisation is a fantastic feeling. This is how to make yourself irreplaceable at work. Its quite easy actually....
