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Expect average pay increases of 3% or less in 2018

Article Carin Smith - 16 Apr 2018

According to PayScale, a one-size-fits-all approach to allocating increases doesn’t tend to be very motivating to employees

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Northam expansion bets on a rise in platinum prices

Article Andre Janse & Van Vuuren - 14 Aug 2014

The platinum miner seeks to up its production in expectation of a deficit on platinum supply from 2018 onward.

Marikana in the spotlight at labour summit

Article Sapa - 22 Oct 2013

The worker issues that sparked the Marikana unrest have still not been addressed, political analyst Steven Friedman told a Pretoria labour conference.

Labour puzzled by lockout spike

Article Thalia Holmes - 27 Sep 2013

Shutting down to ‘starve’ workers into submission is rare, but the tactic appears to be on the rise.

Busa disapproves of amendments to employment Bills

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2012

Business Unity South Africa says the amendments made to the Labour Relations and Basic Conditions of Employment Bills could be damaging to business.

‘Some progress’ in Prasa wage talks

Article Staff Reporter - 18 May 2010

Some progress was made in wage talks between Prasa and labour unions on Monday, with the rail operator changing certain conditions of its offer.

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