Uncategorized - LE Consult Group https://leconsultgroup.com Empower People & Business to Prosper Wed, 04 May 2022 12:32:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://leconsultgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/LE-Icon_30x30-33x33.png Uncategorized - LE Consult Group https://leconsultgroup.com 32 32 Workplace Harassment – Bullying https://leconsultgroup.com/workplace-harassment-bullying/ Wed, 04 May 2022 12:18:10 +0000 https://labourexcel.co.za/?p=9140 Workplace Harassment – New Legal Changes Harassment in the workplace has always been a big talking point amongst workers and management alike. It is a touchy subject but does need airtime. Recently, the law was adjusted in terms of dealing with harassment in the workplace, adding broader approaches. The changes to the Code of Good […]

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]]> Intellectual Property Rights in the Work Place https://leconsultgroup.com/intellectual-property-rights-in-the-work-place/ Thu, 10 Mar 2022 09:37:16 +0000 https://labourexcel.co.za/?p=9010 It is all fair and well to think that, as an employer, you can tell your employees that everything and anything born from your offices during the course and scope of their employment belongs to you and your company … however, this might not always be the situation. In essence, an employer will own the […]

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]]> Bargaining Councils – Are they the cause of business closures? https://leconsultgroup.com/bargaining-councils-are-they-the-cause-of-business-closures/ Wed, 08 Dec 2021 15:49:56 +0000 https://labourexcel.co.za/?p=8030 According to the Labour Relations Act, Bargaining Councils are a forum for Collective Bargaining between one or more registered trade unions and one or more registered employer organisations on matters like wages and working conditions. A Bargaining Council can apply for an extension of any Collective Agreement reached through Collective Bargaining by parties involved, to […]

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]]> Tips and tricks for saving as a family https://leconsultgroup.com/tips-and-tricks-for-saving-as-a-family/ Thu, 02 Dec 2021 06:24:28 +0000 https://labourexcel.co.za/?p=8012 This blog post is written as a request from one of my followers on social media so I am very excited to be able to write about this topic. If you have a request for a blog post, please get in touch. I really want to create content that is of value to you. One […]

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]]> Holiday Spending Tips https://leconsultgroup.com/holiday-spending-tips/ Fri, 26 Nov 2021 10:28:41 +0000 https://labourexcel.co.za/?p=8006 December is a few days away and I am so excited! I absolutely love this time of year – the weather has warmed up, the days are longer, there is festive music playing, people are winding down and getting ready for the holidays and all of this just puts a massive smile on my face. […]

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]]> The Three Things I’ve Learnt about Wealth https://leconsultgroup.com/the-three-things-ive-learnt-about-wealth/ Thu, 11 Nov 2021 04:33:00 +0000 https://labourexcel.co.za/?p=7983 I know that when it comes to wealth and money management and everything else that goes along with it, there will never be a time when I am done learning. I love being on this journey to discover what money can do and how to work with it in the optimal way and then how […]

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]]> Black Friday Warning https://leconsultgroup.com/black-friday-warning/ Fri, 05 Nov 2021 08:39:56 +0000 https://labourexcel.co.za/?p=7974 I am not going to lie; I love a good sale! A few years ago, we happened to be camping over Black Friday so the day before I walked around to find the spot that had the best signal so that I could do my Black Friday shopping online and not miss out on any […]

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]]> 5 Financial Skills to include in the School Syllabus https://leconsultgroup.com/5-financial-skills-to-include-in-the-school-syllabus/ Tue, 02 Nov 2021 09:50:00 +0000 https://labourexcel.co.za/?p=7967 In my opinion, I don’t think school adequately prepares children for the real world in terms of finances and everything that comes along with “adulting”. Once you matriculate, you should be equipped with certain tools and skills regarding finances that will help you in life regardless of what path you take after school. That being […]

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]]> Managing Mental Health Issues in the Workplace https://leconsultgroup.com/managing-mental-health-issues-in-the-workplace/ Fri, 29 Oct 2021 09:43:50 +0000 https://labourexcel.co.za/?p=7958 There is no doubt that mental health issues have been around for a very long time, and managing staff who are experiencing these issues still needs to be dealt with delicately.  With the onset of the pandemic, mental health-related illnesses and ailments have become front and centre in our world.  However, many employers do not […]

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]]> Should I buy or rent? https://leconsultgroup.com/should-i-buy-or-rent/ Fri, 22 Oct 2021 07:43:44 +0000 https://labourexcel.co.za/?p=7948 The question of whether you should buy your primary residence or rent it is one that most people have been asking for years and will continue asking as I don’t think there is a clear-cut answer given that there are multiple factors to take into consideration.    Growing up I was often told that you […]

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]]> Series: Stages of the financial planning journey – Step 4: Stick to your planned route. https://leconsultgroup.com/series-stages-of-the-financial-planning-journey-step-4-stick-to-your-planned-route/ Mon, 18 Oct 2021 08:16:00 +0000 https://labourexcel.co.za/?p=7864 In the first article in this series, I outlined the four steps that I think make up your financial planning journey, namely: Step 1: Take stock of where you are. What is your starting point? Step 2: Establish your goals and objectives. Where are you going? Step 3: Make plans to increase your cash flow […]

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]]> Series: Stages of the financial planning journey – Step 3: How can you reach your destination the quickest? https://leconsultgroup.com/series-stages-of-the-financial-planning-journey-step-3-how-can-you-reach-your-destination-the-quickest/ Mon, 11 Oct 2021 08:11:00 +0000 https://labourexcel.co.za/?p=7858 In the first article in this series, I outlined the four steps that I think make up your financial planning journey, namely: Step 1: Take stock of where you are. What is your starting point? Step 2: Establish your goals and objectives. Where are you going? Step 3: Make plans to increase your cash flow […]

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]]> Series: Stages of the financial planning journey – Step 2: Where are you going? https://leconsultgroup.com/series-stages-of-the-financial-planning-journey-step-2-where-are-you-going/ Mon, 04 Oct 2021 08:01:00 +0000 https://labourexcel.co.za/?p=7849 In the first article in this series, I outlined the four steps that I think make up your financial planning journey, namely: Step 1: Take stock of where you are. What is your starting point? Step 2: Establish your goals and objectives. Where are you going? Step 3: Make plans to increase your cash flow […]

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]]> One Reason you should invest in a Diversity & Inclusion Policy = Productivity https://leconsultgroup.com/one-reason-you-should-invest-in-a-diversity-inclusion-policy-productivity/ Thu, 30 Sep 2021 10:17:21 +0000 https://labourexcel.co.za/?p=7873 “Diversity is having a seat at the table, and Inclusion is having a voice and taking part in the conversation” – Satrix.2 The words, Diversity and Inclusion have become slang words in the workplace.  Everyone, at one time or another, mentions these, but do they really understand and appreciate the seriousness and necessity of them? […]

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]]> Series: Stages of the financial planning journey – Step 1: What is your starting point? https://leconsultgroup.com/series-stages-of-the-financial-planning-journey-step-1-what-is-your-starting-point/ Mon, 27 Sep 2021 02:40:00 +0000 https://labourexcel.co.za/?p=7842 In the previous article in this series, I outlined the four steps that I think make up your financial planning journey, namely: Step 1: Take stock of where you are. What is your starting point? Step 2: Establish your goals and objectives. Where are you going? Step 3: Make plans to increase your cash flow […]

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]]> Series: Stages of the financial planning journey https://leconsultgroup.com/series-stages-of-the-financial-planning-journey/ Mon, 20 Sep 2021 02:34:00 +0000 https://labourexcel.co.za/?p=7836 The Overview When it comes to financial planning there are many different approaches that can be followed and I truly do believe that each person’s financial journey is unique. However, there are certain guidelines that I think should be followed in order to get the most out of your financial journey and to ensure that […]

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]]> Spring clean your finances https://leconsultgroup.com/spring-clean-your-finances/ Wed, 01 Sep 2021 02:27:00 +0000 https://labourexcel.co.za/?p=7051 Spring has arrived! I can’t believe we are already two thirds of the way through 2021. I genuinely feel like this year has just flown by. With only four months left in 2021, I think it is a good time to take stock of where you are in terms of your finances and goals and […]

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]]> The power of incremental gains: the non-financial aspects https://leconsultgroup.com/the-power-of-incremental-gains-the-non-financial-aspects/ Wed, 18 Aug 2021 12:38:56 +0000 https://labourexcel.co.za/?p=7043 Wealth is not something that is created in a day, it takes time and discipline and often sacrifice. You need to be willing to change certain ways of thinking and some habits in order to accumulate wealth and then be able to retain and build your wealth. Part of building and sustaining wealth is having […]

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]]> Good debt vs Bad debt https://leconsultgroup.com/good-debt-vs-bad-debt/ Wed, 11 Aug 2021 08:44:03 +0000 https://labourexcel.co.za/?p=7026 I’m sure you would have heard people talking about good debt and bad debt and there are often conflicting opinions on this. I am not encouraging the use of debt but I do understand that sometimes one does need to make use of debt in order to accumulate wealth. In this article I will explain […]

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]]> Training & Development Solutions for the ‘Future Workplace’ https://leconsultgroup.com/training-development-solutions-for-the-future-workplace/ Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:41:06 +0000 http://localhost/ledemo/?p=5802 The year is 2025. An artificially intelligent robot has been elected as a world leader for the first time, Elon Musk and SpaceX has succeeded in taking people to Mars, and traffic jams are a thing of the past. Well, maybe not quite. But the World Economic Forum predicts that the workplace will look very […]

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]]> Skills Grants and Seta’s – Why Bother? https://leconsultgroup.com/skills-grants-and-setas-why-bother/ Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:28:16 +0000 http://localhost/ledemo/?p=5794 Whenever I mention words like Skills Development Levies, Discretionary Grants and SETA’s, most people roll their eyes or have a confused look on their face. In my experience, employers will pay their skills levies because they are obligated to do so, but that is usually where their involvement with SETA’s end. The reason – most […]

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]]> Employee Development during Covid-19 https://leconsultgroup.com/employee-development-during-covid-19/ Thu, 17 Jun 2021 07:12:39 +0000 http://localhost/ledemo/?p=5635 If this Covid-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it is that this world is unpredictable and ever-changing. The one day we are enjoying after-work cocktails with our colleagues, the next we find ourselves at home baking banana bread, surrounded only by our cats. So, what does this mean for employers? Quite simply, if we are […]

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]]> Cryptocurrencies: The building block(chain)s https://leconsultgroup.com/cryptocurrencies-the-building-blockchains/ Tue, 08 Jun 2021 16:07:00 +0000 http://dev.joomexp.com/wordpress/kinglaw/?p=134 “Cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin, blockchains, Ethereum, HODL…” these are all words that now form part of a lot of people’s everyday vocabulary but there are some of us who are still left in the dark about what they all mean. Hopefully this article will give you a basic understanding of this new “financial craze”. I would just […]

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]]> Different types of budgets https://leconsultgroup.com/different-types-of-budgets/ Mon, 07 Jun 2021 16:20:00 +0000 http://dev.joomexp.com/wordpress/kinglaw/?p=143 Like with almost anything in life, there are options when it comes to budgets. There are different types of budgets that will work for different people. All the types of budgets will be explained below but it is important to be honest with yourself about which budget will suit your needs. The “No budget” budget […]

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]]> Budgets… and why you need one. https://leconsultgroup.com/budgets-and-why-you-need-one/ Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:29:00 +0000 http://dev.joomexp.com/wordpress/kinglaw/?p=147 Finances can often be a really touchy, difficult subject for a lot of people which is completely understandable. My goal is to get you to feel empowered when it comes to managing your finances. I want to give you the knowledge and tools you need to be in control of your financial situation. And that […]

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]]> Budgeting: Necessary expenses https://leconsultgroup.com/budgeting-necessary-expenses/ Tue, 01 Jun 2021 16:14:00 +0000 http://dev.joomexp.com/wordpress/kinglaw/?p=139 There are certain expenses such as food and housing that will naturally be included in your budget as they are “necessities”, but then there are other necessary expenses that some may feel are a waste of money. These are often the first expenses to be reduced when trying to save money when actually these are […]

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