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The Labour Court has reaffirmed the use of traditional workplace tests for determining alcohol consumption, noting that blood alcohol tests requiring the drawing of human blood are not necessarily required (Exactics-Pet (Pty) Ltd v Petalia NO & other (Labour Court case no.: JR1610/ dated 24 October 2005)

Will the global community of the future become a nightmare or a dream come true? No doubt it will be some of both. The increase in global communication, trade, technology, and culture will continue. To create a positive global community, we need to meet three key challenges.

Staff retention a concern? Today’s employees do indeed want something more – and it isn’t just money. I think the answer lies in the tea ceremony. What it all boils down to (bad pun) is that the most effective way to motivate employees is through on-going training.

As a manager many years ago when faced with my first challenge of selecting an external consultant, I found myself all at sea. Fortunately for me, I intuitively hit two of the three selection targets.

Workplace violence has become an alarming phenomenon worldwide. Health workers are among those particularly at risk. The negative consequences on individuals and organisations result in decreasing quality of care, increasing occupational hazards and higher costs:

Here are free templates and tips for writing resignation letters. Good resignation letters and letters of resignation acceptance are important for individuals and employers, so that the process of leaving a job is properly and professionally managed. Organisations and individuals are liable to dispute or penalty if resignation is not handled properly; resignation letters and resignation acceptance letters are therefore vital mechanisms for handling the resignation and leaving process properly. Following these simple rules will help you whether you are resigning, or managing the acceptance of the resignation an employee.

Extract is © Alan Chapman 2006 and reproduced with permission from www.businessb alls.com.

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Global entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson has built a business empire and made billions and is renowned for his approachability and ability to challenge and succeed against the odds. "Screw It, Let's Do It" reveals the lessons that have helped him through his business and personal life.

A shortage of skilled workers in the traditional "blue collar" industries has become a particular problem. This text aims to advise HR managers how to ensure that once a job has been filled, it will stay filled. Covering reward strategies, recruitment techniques and sources of skilled people, this text aims to ensure that the best person not only gets the job, but wants to stay doing the job.

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If technology is driving change, then without competent and dedicated people steering that change process, organisations will be unable to cope and will suffer. Indeed in an industry where technology is a focal point, it is the quality of human resources that continues to be the key determinant of expected outcomes.

In this workshop Paul will look at the qualities of Leaders who manage to get the best out of their people and drive a successful organisation. What do people want from a leader, how do effective leaders think and what does an organisation need from their leaders in the future? All these questions will be discussed as Paul shares some of his research from around the world in the last 17 years.

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