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BizcommunityBoss’s Day, observed on 16 October this year, is about recognising the role that managers and leaders play in the workplace. But it is also a good day to remember that every worker is the “boss” of their career and can take ownership of their own growth, advancement and, to some extent, their…
BizcommunityConstructive dismissal is not an escape route for employees who are dissatisfied with their working environment, nor does every workplace grievance entitle an employee to resign and demand compensation.
ITWebThe channel’s skills gap is an arithmetic problem before it is an educational one, says Andrew Harris, chief sales and marketing officer, DCC Technologies.
News24 BusinessThe Labour Appeal Court has drawn the line on constructive dismissal, writes Bradley Workman-Davies of Werksmans Attorneys.
MoneywebAfter union leaders said wage talks failed to produce an agreement before the midnight deadline.
ITWebThe country is not short of people who can prompt an AI model. It is short of engineers who can tell when the model is wrong.
MoneywebCopper in London rose as much as 0.8% to $14 695 a ton, its highest since September 23.
MoneywebIron ore prices have fallen around 14% since the start of the year, while the costs of mining and shipping the raw material have increased in part due to surging fuel prices.
MoneywebThe East African nation will host the African Grand Prix under a 10-year agreement.
Farmer's WeeklyDuring the annual Agbiz Information Session held in Pretoria on 8 October, Thapelo Machaba, Agbiz agricultural economist and policy analyst, discussed the implications that the Employment Services Amendment Bill could have on employers in the agriculture sector.
Farmer's WeeklyDuring an FNB-hosted panel discussion at the Royal Show in KwaZulu-Natal on 8 October, access to finance, financial management, and partnerships with established producers were identified as key factors in developing sustainable commercial farming businesses.
ITWebNetcampus has introduced its evening training programme, giving learners the flexibility to develop IT and cyber security skills after hours, without disrupting their daily responsibilities.
Business BagelThe African Union has set up its own credit rating agency to take on Moody's, S&P and Fitch, but has yet to say who owns it, who runs it or when it will rate anyone.
TechCentralHisense has marked 30 years in South Africa with a look inside its Atlantis factory.
Business BagelThe Reserve Bank's direct investment figure more than doubled in the second quarter on one telecoms company's loan from its foreign parent, while Stats SA counted 14,000 fewer formal jobs.
Business BagelSonnet 5.5 costs exactly what Sonnet 5 did per chunk of text, but Anthropic says it needs far fewer of them to finish the same work.
The CitizenLimpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba noted pledges mean nothing without actual investments.
SME South AfricaHow you handle workplace misconduct can make or break your business. You might be faced with a situation where an employee may steal company property,…
The CitizenThe pharmaceutical giant recently announced plans to retrench 250 employees at its Clayville plant, north of Johannesburg.
The CitizenThe Kwazi shaft restructure will affect 781 employees and 333 contractor employees.
The CitizenTongaat Hulett has long recognised the importance of skills development and youth development in the rural communities where it operates.
The CitizenWomen are demanding safer spaces to speak at work.
The CitizenDr Simphiwe Madikizela says that males are often still seen as more of an asset in the working environment than females
The CitizenSaccawu argue that a company valued in the billions should be able to provide fair remuneration and retirement security for all workers.
The CitizenLaw enforcement bodies held unannounced inspections at factories in Hammersdale on Friday.
The CitizenThe changes to the Employment Services Bill are made to put South Africans first.
The CitizenThe union says its demands are a compromise.
The CitizenNehawu said the strike would continue indefinitely until its demands are met.
The CitizenComments must be submitted by 4 September 2026.
The CitizenThe retailer is looking at reducing 22 000 workers' pay and changing working conditions.