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Updated COVID-19: The Employment Survival Guide - 25 March 2020

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Updated COVID-19: The Employment Survival Guide - 25 March 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented an unprecedented level of anxiety and economic uncertainty in South Africa.

25 Mar 2020 1 min read Employment Alert Article

The spread of the pandemic across our country is forcing employers to re-examine their fundamental strategies to help curb the spread of the virus, survive and move forward. CDH's Employment team has updated their *COVID-19: The Employment Survival Guide to help you navigate your way through this crisis.

Click here to download the guide.

*It is important to note that this is a developing issue and that our team of specialists will endeavour to provide updated information as and when it becomes effective.

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