NTIP participates at the first Afrimold trade exhibition in Africa
Posted on 06. Aug, 2010 by admin in Uncategorized
The National Tooling Initiative Programmes (NTIP) are participating in the first ever Afrimold trade exhibition for mould-making, tooling, design and applications development on the African continent. The exhibition takes place from 16 to 18 August 2010 at the Sandton Convention Centre.
FoodBev SETA adds soft skills to the mix to assist with work readiness
Posted on 17. May, 2010 by admin in Business-Industrial Relations, News-Food
Do technical skills alone enable a person to fulfil his or her potential in a production environment? Not necessarily, according to the Food and Beverages Manufacturing SETA (FoodBev SETA). The SETA is partnering with UK-based awarding body Edexcel to pilot a work readiness programme designed to develop the softer skills that underpin competent performance in [...]
Ivan Israelstam: Disciplinary hearings are vital
Posted on 01. Mar, 2010 by admin in Business-Industrial Relations
While arbitrators have repeatedly faulted employers for procedural unfairness at disciplinary hearings certain employers still maintain that there is no need for a formal hearing.
SA gets second chance to solve skills shortage
Posted on 30. Jan, 2010 by admin in News-Technology
iSolve Learning Solutions, a division of iSolve Business Solutions (Pty) Ltd and Microsoft ‘Worldwide Partner of the Year 2008’ for Learning Solutions, is shocked by the past matric results — cementing the fact that no new entrants will be entering the market for the next 5 years. As a possible solution, iSolve is encouraging current [...]
What is a default award?
Posted on 01. Jan, 2010 by admin in Business-Industrial Relations
By Ivan Israelstam Chief Executive of Labour Law Management Consulting An arbitration hearing is very similar a court case. At such hearings employers are charged with unfair practice. However, many employers lose these cases because they ignore the document instructing them to appear. The CCMA notice summoning the employer to the hearing is a relatively [...]
What is poor work performance?
Posted on 01. Aug, 2009 by admin in Business-Industrial Relations, Uncategorized
By: lvan lsraelstam, Chief Executive of Labour Law Management Consulting Poor performance of work by employees is a major source of unproductive and unprofitable business in South Africa. It is therefore a major source of frustration for employers. This is more so because employees who perform poorly all well protected by labour law. Even if [...]