http://www.OwenAden.co.za Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:34:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We recently conducted a public training course on Commercial Negotiating. Our picture shows some of the delegates who attended the training course. The training course was conducted by Les Owen. For more information any of our Training programmes please contact us. [caption id="attachment_568" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Public Training Seminar Durban "][/caption] http://www.OwenAden.co.za/2012/02/02/commercial-negotiating-training/ Staff of Manica Group participated in our Effective Negotiation Skills Training.  Our picture shows the delegates who attended the training course.  The training course was conducted by Les Owen. Some Comments from the Delegates: v  Importance of listening and asking questions v  Role playing because it brings the work situation into context v  How ... http://www.OwenAden.co.za/2011/12/08/manica-group-%e2%80%93-training/ Staff of Agile Brand Solutions Durban participated in our Modern Management Training.  Our picture shows some of the delegates who attended the training course.  The training course was conducted by Les Owen. For more information on our Modern Management and other Training programmes please contact us. [caption id="attachment_539" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Khamotso Khalo, ... http://www.OwenAden.co.za/2011/12/08/agile-brand-solutions-durban-%e2%80%93-training/ Employees who earn more than R172 000 per annum are excluded from certain sections of the BCOEA. Before looking at these certain sections we need to be sure of what is meant by the term “earning in excess of R172 000 per annum”.  Earnings exclude allowances such as subsistence allowances, transport ... http://www.OwenAden.co.za/2011/11/28/bcoea/ BEE is about to receive a shot in the arm.  The Cabinet has agreed to amend the BBBEE legislation.  For the first time the Act will be amended to put penalties in place for those organizations which are found to be “fronting”.  These penalties will probably range from 2% to ... http://www.OwenAden.co.za/2011/11/28/bbbee/ A recent CCMA Award concerns the use of the internet and what should happen if the employer discovers that there are unacceptable comments made by his/her employees. Act 70 of 2002 known as the Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-related Information Act covers same aspects as to when ... http://www.OwenAden.co.za/2011/11/24/internet-usage/ Reducing Workplace Conflict (Zulu – Half Day) Durban Thursday 17th November 2011 Negotiating skills Durban Thursday 26th January 2012 Reducing Workplace Conflict & Stress (English) Durban Thursday 15th February 2012 Employment Equity Implementation Update (Half-Day) Durban Wednesday 14th March 2012 Please check our website regularly for updates regarding Public Training. You can email owenadeninfo@mweb.co.za for venue, fees and in-house programmes. http://www.OwenAden.co.za/2011/10/31/upcomming-training-courses-2011-2012/ The Senior Management Team of the SA Sugar Associate believe in the adage “Business life is A Journey Enjoy The Ride”. Their view is that service delivery to the Sugar Industry is a journey of continual improvement.  The train was symbolic of the journey.  The Conference was facilitated by Leslie Owen ... http://www.OwenAden.co.za/2011/10/27/sa-sugar-conference/ I have recently read the judgment in “Transnet Freight Rail v Transnet Bargaining Council and Others (2011) 32 ILJ 1766 (LC). It may be of interest to read the entire judgment of the Labour Court as it concerns a common problem at our workplaces. This problem is the reporting for ... http://www.OwenAden.co.za/2011/10/27/alcohol-problems/ The Need Do your shop stewards and employee representatives know how to approach issues of conflict in a positive, problem-solving manner? Do they know how to calm angry colleagues, without feeding resentment and blame? Do your shop floor employees know how deal with frustration and offence without ... http://www.OwenAden.co.za/2011/10/06/public-training-programme-reducing-conflict-2/