Marleen Potgieter has experience in the Labour Law and has helped companies with compliance and management of employment for over 25 years.  She has expertise in conflict resolution, managerial skills training for leaders in the workplace and ensuring workplace relationships are harmonious.  Marleen has a passion for managing change in various workplaces and has experience across many industries and disciplines. 

Paul Cooley’s professional  life started as an attorney in Australia in 1995, acting in industrial relations matters for trade unions in the construction, forestry, mining and transport industries. Then, he shifted gears to top-tier labour law firms, advising listed companies and entrepreneurs, including the two major national extractive companies. After UK experience, Paul returned to Australia, advising on employment law, industrial relations, and HR. In 2005, he launched Workplace Strategies CC in South Africa. In the last 20 years, Workplace Strategies has forged a strong reputation for helping organisations get the most from their employment relationships.    It provides a unique mix of employment law advice, human resource knowledge and conflict resolution skills.