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Stress is a part of life, but it’s important to realize what stresses are acceptable and which ones are not. Stress even comes with the good […]

Landing your first entry-level job can be tricky. How do you gain experience if an employer won’t hire you due to lack of experience? Should you […]

Consumer complaints, Complaint procedures, Useful Consumer Contact Details: Consumer Complaints: Complaints may be made by any consumer, or by an interested person on behalf of a […]

Alcoholism and the workplace Nicolene Erasmus, André Claassen and Jan du Toit Employees arriving at work with alcohol smelling on the breath, employees consuming alcohol during […]

24-Hour Notices Many an employer has had to contend with the 24-hour notice problem. What usually happens is an employee is appointed and then trained at […]

How Policy Makers Can Benefit from GIS Mapping Since 2013, MIX has been collecting, analyzing and mapping financial inclusion data for over 20 countries. When we started, […]

At Synergy HR, we like to make sure you are up to date with information in the employment world. The first question is what is a […]

The LRA identifies a variety of employment practices, apart from dismissals, which are regarded as unfair. In order to succeed in a claim for unfair labour […]

In disciplinary proceedings, the employer is usually bound by its disciplinary procedure. If the procedure provides that a disciplinary chairperson provides a recommendation, it is up […]

The South African labour law recognizes three grounds on which a termination of employment might be legitimate. These are the conduct of the employee, the capacity […]

The amount of overtime a worker may work is limited. Workers must get 1.5 times their normal hourly pay or paid time off in exchange for […]

Secrets to acing an interview Obviously, what both the employer and job seeker says is important. How you respond to questions, what stories you tell about […]

Choosing or Changing Jobs and Finding Satisfaction at Work  Whether you’re just leaving school, finding opportunities limited in your current position or, like many in this […]

How do you know if you have the perfect job? Passion and purpose–in short, doing what you love–can be difficult to find. Some people search forever. […]

When it comes to connecting with the right job opportunity, timing isn’t everything, but it’s certainly something. Tuning into industries’ and employers’ annual recruitment cycles just might give […]

What can your credit score do for you? You can survive with bad credit, but it’s not always easy and definitely not cheap. Having a good […]