16 big businesses with vaccine mandates in South Africa – with more joining in 2022
Business group B4SA has published a resource guide for South African businesses looking to adopt a mandatory vaccination policy in the new year – covering consultation processes and legal issues that may arise. B4SA and many other stakeholders, including unions, have called for employers to seriously and urgently consider introducing vaccine mandates in the workplace […]
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The businesses hit hardest by liquidations in South Africa right now – with jobs not coming back
Statistics South Africa has published its latest report on liquidations and insolvencies, showing how South African businesses fared in 2021. Liquidation refers to the winding-up of the affairs of a company or close corporation when liabilities exceed assets and it can be resolved by voluntary action or by an order of the court. The data […]
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The biggest risks for South Africa right now – according to businesses
The momentum in trade conditions that was temporarily interrupted in July 2021 appears to be recovering, albeit at a moderate pace, a new survey conducted by the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) shows. The data, which was published on Monday (18 October) shows that sales volumes improved, but remained depressed overall, with […]
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Microsoft launches compact Surface Laptop Go 2 for students and businesses
Microsoft (MSFT) on Wednesday debuted its latest low-cost laptop for students and workers looking for a compact, Windows 11-powered system that won’t break the bank. Starting at $599, the Surface Laptop Go 2 is the follow-up to 2020’s Surface Laptop Go and gets faster performance and new replaceable components that Microsoft says will extend the […]
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The Complete Guide For Local Businesses
When we hear the term local SEO, we often think about the strategies and tactics that local retail or B2C businesses use to optimize their online visibility and drive traffic to their physical storefront. However, there are also B2B businesses, which may or may not operate from a distinct location, e.g., a commercial realtor. These […]
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Small businesses defend Google, Amazon in odd letters to editors
As Capitol Hill seeks to rein in Big Tech, a slew of local business owners are slamming the proposed antitrust legislation in letters to the editors of local newspapers across the US — and they appear to be working off talking points that are strikingly similar to each other. At least a half-dozen pieces bashing […]
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Can Low-Tech Businesses Go High-Tech? Yes, But It Takes A Mindset Shift
Stuart Jackson is a Partner and former Global Managing Partner at strategy consulting firm L.E.K. Consulting getty Over the past 15 years, there has been massive value creation in digital and high-tech industries. As of this writing, just five tech companies — Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft and Google – have a combined market capitalization of almost […]
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Do South African businesses have to accommodate employees who refuse to get vaccinated?
While employers in South Africa are entitled to implement a mandatory vaccination policy for certain categories of employees, they will need to tread carefully when implementing these rules, say legal experts at law firm Bowmans. This includes shouldering the responsibility of maintaining a safe and healthy working environment while still ensuring that they respect the rights […]
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