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What Is a Share? A share is the smallest unit that a company can be divided into. When a business wants to raise capital to expand, it offers a portion of its ownership, in the form of shares, to investors…. Continue Reading →
Investing is the act of assigning resources, usually money, into assets with the hope of earning profits. Types of investments range from savings accounts and fixed-term deposits to property and shares on the stock market. People choose investments according to… Continue Reading →
What is the JSE? The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), or Johannesburg Securities Exchange, is Africa’s largest stock exchange. With more than R23.49billion in shares traded daily, it currently ranks 19th in the world. What is a Stock Exchange / Stock… Continue Reading →
What is Inclusivity? Inclusivity is the act of not excluding any member of society because of differences such as social background, gender and disability. Everyone has the right to be treated fairly in the workplace, and no one should be… Continue Reading →
Companies are increasingly being encouraged to promote diversity in the workplace, but what is it exactly? What is Diversity in the Workplace? In business, diversity means hiring a wide range of people from different backgrounds and making sure that they… Continue Reading →
Social and Cultural Rights belong to a category known as second-generation or socio-economic rights, which are related to the social and economic well-being of individuals. We discussed these rights and listed examples from each, in the previous article, Examples of… Continue Reading →
Three Generations of Human Rights Explained Click here for a definition of Human Rights, as well as a list of South African human rights and their implication in the workplace. First Generation – Civil and Political Rights There are three… Continue Reading →
What are Human Rights? Human rights are basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person, simply because they are human. It does not matter what religion, gender, race or political group they belong to. In South Africa, the list… Continue Reading →
Definition of Socio-Economic Issues Socio-economic issues are problems that result from certain aspects in society and the economy. They have a negative influence on both communities and businesses. In South Africa, contemporary socio-economic issues include HIV/AIDS, poverty and unemployment. Businesses… Continue Reading →
As corporate citizens, companies have a responsibility towards society. They are expected to conduct their operations in ethical and moral ways. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the framework that is used to measure and enforce this. To achieve social responsibility,… Continue Reading →