Our People: 20 Years Is Built by People Oriole turns 20 this year. And no organisation reaches 20 without good people. Policies do not build companies. Spreadsheets do not build companies. People do. Over the past two decades, Oriole has been shaped by consultants who stayed late to get submissions right, colleagues who asked difficult governance questions, team members who built systems from scratch, and professionals who cared enough to do things properly, even when no

Every organisation has one. The person who: “just knows how things work” remembers every submission knows which spreadsheet matters and quietly keeps the wheels turning They are invaluable. They are also a single point of failure. If things fall apart when one person is on leave, resigns, or retires, that’s not loyalty paying off. That’s risk hiding in plain sight. Why does this matter? Institutional memory feels efficient, but it: can’t be audited can’t be transferred ea

Every organisation starts the year with good intentions: “We’ll stay compliant this year.” “We’ll document things properly.” “We definitely won’t leave submissions until the last minute.” We admire the optimism. This year, we’re spreading the load. One focus area at a time, every second month, with practical guidance (and the occasional raised eyebrow). Here are your Top Oriole Legal & Compliance Resolutions for 2026 — mapped to when we’ll tackle them. 1. “We’ll stop relyi

Effective employee management is crucial for business success in South Africa. Ensuring compliance with the applicable labour laws requires clear policies, robust procedures, and open communication. 1. Understanding Key South African Labour Laws · Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) - The BCEA establishes the minimum standards for employment in South Africa. · Labour Relations Act (LRA) - The LRA governs the relationship between employers, employees, a

A governance audit plays a crucial role in assessing the effectiveness and compliance of your business's governance framework. 1....

Labour audits are a critical part of any Company’s strategy for ensuring compliance with South African labour laws. A labour audit is...