Orton Labour Consultants

29/10/2023

“Daar is baie ideologiese probleme in hierdie land. Ons land word deur kommuniste en vakbonde in die drieparty-alliansie bestuur wat op die minimumloon volgens wetgewing staatmaak.”

22/08/2023

The amended EEA will NOT take effect 1 Sep 23 as speculated- small employers are still to submit their EEA2 and EEA4 this year. Failure to do so may result in penalties’z

15/04/2021

Government has gazetted new rules for domestic workers in South Africa which will see them covered under the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (Coida).

27/10/2020

This article accurately explains perhaps why the process of equity is frustrated, why different opinions are heard on topics from different inspectors and (my argument) why some employers simply choose to ignore the carrot of labour peace, simply because of the stick of being “punished” despite making incremental progress.

In my opinion Bennie Linde aptly delved into the collective psyche of perplexed lawmakers, resulting in perceived indecisiveness, inconsistency and sometimes downright flagrant misuse of (perceived) power by lower level government employees.

Luckily it’s not all bad- certain consultants, managers, CEO’s, labour inspectors and employees get it and seem to stand in solidarity to create a great workspace in South Africa.

"Politieke ideologiese verwysings na ’n arbeidsverhoudingebenadering in Suid-Afrika wat geassosieer word met staatskorporatisme, insluitend totale gelykheid en radikale verandering van privaat eienaarskap, is nie in die huidige sisteem haalbaar nie. Dit is deel van die normatiewe verwagtinge van g...

22/06/2020

There's an unwritten psychological contract that both employees and employers agree to follow at work. When it's breached, workers feel less satisfied and committed — contributing less and performing worse.

According to an analysis of Facebook employees.

11/05/2020

CCMA director Cameron Morajane says the lockdown has significantly slowed down processes.

21/11/2019

New studies shows purpose gives you grit, and that's what will get you ahead.

09/09/2019

Before changing the culture, you need to know it is there...

If micro-management thrives and there is no trust in your organization, you are looking down the barrel of a toxic work culture. If you don’t believe me, use one of the many employee engagement products to find out for yourself.