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04 July 2021 Retrenchment claims show women more affected by pandemic-related job losses.
03 July 2021 Labour minister says UIF has funds to support workers during Level 4 restrictions.
02 July 2021 A Henley Business School webinar detailed how HR professionals can reinvigorate themselves and their teams. 01 July 2021 Covid-19 has affected equity, with Africans, females and people with disabilities still under-represented.
01 July 2021 Workday is providing five designated, company-paid days off for all staff. 01 July 2021 The exco has come up with a ‘go-slow week’ and a ‘pyjama day’ – and even exco joins in.
30 June 2021 Candice has been nominated for 2021 CHRO Awards for the work that she does at AECI.
29 June 2021 Employers should not wait for an arbitration date to apply for postponement, says Ruaan Heunis. 28 June 2021 Diversity and inclusion are at the top of the agenda for countries and companies. 28 June 2021 PwC survey finds that more CEOs than ever before are planning to reduce headcount this year. 27 June 2021 Job scammers are making a small fortune from desperate job seekers.
26 June 2021 World’s leading platinum producer says it can vaccinate 18,000 people a day. 25 June 2021 One of the trends seen in 2021 is the need to build and acquire new skills in digital competence.
25 June 2021 Sanlam shares ways employers can make a difference in taking care of their employees.
24 June 2021 Acquisition offers low-cost, self-service, contactless recruitment for youth.
24 June 2021 Incorporating EVP, trying to better understand the needs of employees was key says Dr Dieter Veldsman.
23 June 2021 Avanthi Maharaj says Focus Fridays also help in practising better meeting hygiene.
23 June 2021 Unilever’s Mechell Chetty says you can’t guard your talent – you have to partner and be collaborative. 22 June 2021 Arlene Jacobs, dispute resolution official shares two ways to set aside an arbitration.
21 June 2021 Executive remuneration could soon be linked to commitment to climate change.
21 June 2021 Fifi approaches her role with conviction and a sense of purpose – and a strong sense of empathy. 20 June 2021 Youth employment and job creation takes centre stage as the country commemorates Youth Day.
19 June 2021 A recent judgment highlights power relations in the workplace.
18 June 2021 Catherine Goldie from JobCrystal provides five solutions for the most common reasons that people leave.
18 June 2021 Quit Genius is the world's first digital clinic for treating nicotine, alcohol and opioid addictions. 17 June 2021 Mobile vehicle offices are expected to assist graduates in rural and outlying areas. 16 June 2021 What happens when an employee wants to retire but there is no agreement on retirement age? 16 June 2021 Ruth has been nominated for her work as the people wellness executive at Silverbridge.
15 June 2021 Employers must do risk assessment on operational requirements before deciding on mandatory employee vaccinations 15 June 2021 Fresh insights from Momentum show the need for adaptive leadership beyond ‘crisis excellence’.
14 June 2021 EU legislation could soon regulate the use of AI in hiring, recruitment, and evaluation of candidates.
14 June 2021 Return-to-work must be underpinned by psychological safety, which is high on SNG Grant Thornton’s agenda. 13 June 2021 The Department of Labour reveals that R228 million was fraudulently claimed by employers for Covid-19 relief. 12 June 2021 A high 67 percent of women entrepreneurs are creating jobs within the first year of business life.
11 June 2021 As people are returning to work, HR needs to consider how to set policies and procedures. 11 June 2021 OfferZen's Stephen van der Heijden reveals what you can do to attract and retain developers.
10 June 2021 Information integrity and protecting employee information are high on the agenda for remote working. 09 June 2021 Curated, personalised experiences keep employees engaged and motivate them to bring their best selves to work. 09 June 2021 Positive levels of trust and organisational culture have a higher return than full disclosure of pay. 09 June 2021 Celiwe has been nominated for her work as the human capital director at Old Mutual. 08 June 2021 Thato says that winning this national award has given her the opportunity to transfer her skills. 08 June 2021 Tom Marsicano has learnt from previous change management scenarios that the human touch is crucial.
08 June 2021 The pandemic has resulted in a change in career choices, and women’s ‘work days’ increasing by five hours. 07 June 2021 Malisha believes that being vulnerable is a credible and authentic demonstration of your humanity. 06 June 2021 Striking Massmart employees are told to self-isolate, and Eskom refers a pay dispute to the CCMA. 05 June 2021 Learning by doing training is valued by hiring managers.
04 June 2021 PaySpace’s Sandra Crous believes there are no winners when there are fixed paid leave days. 04 June 2021 At Nando’s, employee wellbeing is core to building resilience and is seen as a passport to thrive. 03 June 2021 Sally shares the two WWs and an H of the process, saying it’s easier than it seems.
02 June 2021 One in 12 jobs has been lost year-on-year.
02 June 2021 Akhona has been nominated for her work as the chief people officer at Yum! Restaurants International.
01 June 2021 Communication, care and consideration are key during a crisis. 31 May 2021 Jeanett has been nominated for her work as the chief executive group: Human Resources at Sanlam.
31 May 2021 The private-sector will help to get “jabs into arms quicker”.
31 May 2021 Behaviour should be driven by meaning, purpose and pay-off for each individual under “performance engagement”. 31 May 2021 The key is to not overthink it and to keep your old relationships warm, says Ncumisa. 30 May 2021 Stigma remains around seeking support for mental health, and poor labour practices come under scrutiny. 29 May 2021 Workforce mobility policies adapt to the pandemic, while retrenchment and mortality claims are on the rise.
28 May 2021 Typical take-home pay has increased by four percent in real terms. 28 May 2021 In future, vital skills our workforce develop will depend on how well they played as children. 27 May 2021 People are still dealing with high levels of anxiety, a study shows. 27 May 2021 Society as a whole needs to address gender equality, diversity and inclusion. 25 May 2021 Current public sector wage demands far exceed inflation.
25 May 2021 The labour minister could set EE targets for companies, under proposed changes to the EE Act.
24 May 2021 Sigrid believes they could be the solution to many questions around the future of work. 23 May 2021 Tik Tok enters the HR space, Qantas retrenches, and gender discrimination lawsuits hit Amazon 22 May 2021 This week: Nandos’s “Nandocas” were encouraged to speak out about their experiences to win prizes.
21 May 2021 Compliments are not an open invitation, says the Labour Court.
21 May 2021 HR professionals have many responsibilities but none as important as protecting employees and their personal information.
21 May 2021 Planned amendments to the Companies Act will place executive pay in the spotlight.
20 May 2021 Caryn says she looks forward to interacting with the diverse panel and contributing to its deliberations. 20 May 2021 HR executives joined a Community Conversation to share how they are coping with 2021. 19 May 2021 Yoni Titi Human Capital successfully placed Kennedy Bungane into the role of CEO of African Bank.
19 May 2021 Dr Paddy Pampallis says the time is now for a more human type of leader.
19 May 2021 Donald has been nominated for his role as the director of human resources of JSE.
18 May 2021 Funeral benefits are highly valued in the employee benefits space and need to provide for virtual funerals.
17 May 2021 The Minerals Council has called for community involvement to support the aim of reaching herd immunity. 17 May 2021 Masenyane Molefe says nothing – not her studies nor the first 15 years of her career – pointed towards becoming an HR professional. 16 May 2021 Companies around the world are launching programmes to avoid Zoom fatigue and measure employee health. 15 May 2021 A study has revealed that the second wave has hit employment, and JPC and PIC execs in the headlines.
14 May 2021 Unilever’s Natasha Tilakdharee explains how the pandemic affirmed that ‘people with a purpose’ do thrive.
14 May 2021 An agreement between CCMA and Salga is intended to promote labour peace and equity.
13 May 2021 Jannie de Villiers says that he wants to leave the organisation with a legacy of “finishing well”.
12 May 2021 International experts and local HR leaders share their views on the evolution of recruitment.
12 May 2021 SAB Zenzele Kabili will list on 28 May, with 95 percent of shareholders in favour of the scheme. 12 May 2021 Dieter has been nominated for the work he has done at MMH.
11 May 2021 This ruling has implications for companies that have not updated their policies with Covid-19 protocols.
11 May 2021 CEO Sbu Shabalala has been granted a three-month leave of absence to address personal matters.
11 May 2021 An employer in pursuit of finding the truth should use polygraph tests cautiously. 10 May 2021 Leaked recordings from the NEC meeting indicate party treasurer Paul Mashatile has proposed the staff cut. 10 May 2021 Somfy creates work-from-home playlists, Google reopens offices, and permanent UK jobs are on the rise.
10 May 2021 Asked how she landed the nickname, Brigitte says it all began when she was at Massmart. 07 May 2021 The report states that companies train and develop junior staff with a focus on the 4IR.
07 May 2021 Wamly’s Francois De Wet says that the way organisations source, hire and recruit is outdated.
06 May 2021 Mercer’s Ravin Jesuthasan shared how to incorporate HR metrics in financial reporting.
05 May 2021 Vodacom’s Jorge Mendes says pandemic job losses mean that access is more critical than ever.
04 May 2021 More than 150,000 South African workers are now owners of the companies they work for.
04 May 2021 Dimension Data strives to help businesses understand how HXM is a product of design, not default. 03 May 2021 Jan will remain on the board as a non-executive director once he has stepped down as CEO
03 May 2021 The samples will be sent to the National Control Laboratory for quality assurance.
03 May 2021 The group’s area senior HR director for the Middle East and Africa pens his thoughts on the new remote work era. 02 May 2021 A study shows 53 percent of SA’s workforce are threatened by risk of job automation.
02 May 2021 HR needs to provide experts with collateral to report on loss of earnings for injured employees.
01 May 2021 Findings reveal cloud spending is up and has not been hampered by the ongoing crisis. 01 May 2021 The programme is aimed at creating jobs for unemployed youth, and also offers training.
30 April 2021 The online booking system will help reduce multiple visits to offices and long queues.
30 April 2021 Nedbank announced the board changes to shareholders on 26 April.
29 April 2021 Workplace whistle-blowers aren’t a business liability, but a window to the organisation’s soul.
29 April 2021 Transforming core people processes can help SA industry leapfrog growth during recession, say technologists. 28 April 2021 The rest of South Africa’s 500,000 health workers can now get their Covid-19 vaccinations.
28 April 2021 Study shows more than 25 percent remote workers had personally experienced a cyberattack.
27 April 2021 Mango Airlines will not be able to operate flights in three weeks time.
26 April 2021 The speakers revealed how HR professionals can use employee experience to overcome staff fatigue 26 April 2021 A list of the top 10 HR Indaba winners sponsored by partners Mercer Africa and Workday. 26 April 2021 Jasmin says the company has put a huge focus on helping people feel connected when working remotely. 25 April 2021 CHRO SA interviewed Donna Alum to discuss HR issues in Uganda, and her journey in HR. 24 April 2021 Webinar tackles some HR headaches and how to thrive in the workplace.
23 April 2021 Thuli Madonsela has urged the government not to stop Covid-19 social relief grants. 23 April 2021 The health minister wants provincial departments to prioritise filling vacant hospital CEO posts. 22 April 2021 Henley’s Jon Foster-Pedley explored how leaders have had to change how they manage people.
SA HR news roundup: Digital transformation benefits youth, job losses hit women hard
Business and labour call for lockdown relief from government and financial institutions
Experts discuss battling lockdown fatigue to keep relationships, staff and the business secure
Another half-century needed for real transformation in the workplace, says the CEE
Workday introduces Thank You Fridays for their employees to support wellbeing
Gcobisa Ntshona discusses how LexisNexis is promoting employee wellness
Candice Watson has been nominated for the 2021 CHRO Awards
What to do if you are unavailable to attend an arbitration on a scheduled date?
Global HR headlines: Burnout and psychological distress a reality, search for the world’s first para-astronaut
A third of CEOs plan to reduce headcount despite rising unemployment
SA HR news roundup: No salaries for Denel staff, job scammers prey on desperate job seekers
Sibanye-Stillwater receives green light for Covid-19 vaccination at four sites
Webinar by Mercer discusses how companies are upskilling and reskilling for the future
How responsible are employers for their employees’ wellbeing?
Local online recruitment initiative is the largest co-ordinated drive to tackle youth unemployment
CHRO Community Conversation hears how Momentum created belonging and employee engagement during organisational change
Google has piloted Focus Fridays to give employees periods of uninterrupted time to work
Unilever and Vodacom employees benefit from a digital marketing exchange programme
What to do when you have lost an arbitration
Pandemic productivity results in full flexibility, while egg-freezing as an employee benefit is gaining traction
Vumatel HR executive FIfi Sali striving to be an HR superhero
SA HR news roundup: Plans to address youth unemployment continue despite Covid-19 third wave
Sexual harassment promotes a culture of gender-based violence, says ConCourt
Five reasons employees leave – and what you can do to retain them
Quit Genius allows employees to overcome their addictions 100 percent remotely
KZN unemployed graduates database aims to help youth find jobs and training
Employees retirement age: What the Labour law says
Ruth Wotela has been nominated for the 2021 CHRO Awards
Compulsory workplace vaccination plan must follow the national programme
Resilience and engagement should be at the centre of employee value propositions
Global HR headlines: AI seen as a recruitment risk, Amazon plans ‘returnships’
SNG Grant Thornton’s Neridha Moodley discusses prioritising psychological safety for the return to work
SA HR news roundup: DoL traces Covid-19 employer fraud, 121 employers handed to the Hawks
Women entrepreneurs are creating jobs and sustainable businesses
Webinar reveals how to navigate health and safety in the face of vaccine uncertainty
Five reasons SA companies are missing out on top tech talent
Five steps for an employee-first approach to POPIA
Webinar presents research from Peakon revealing what your employees need
Research reveals that pay transparency reduces job turnover – but that’s not the whole picture
Celiwe Ross has been nominated for the 2021 CHRO Awards
Passion, work-ethic and resilience win PnP’s Thato Mxo an award
Facing a crisis head-on: Strategy, empathy and embracing change
Global HR headlines: Employee voices heard better when working remotely, women work more
EOH’s Malisha Awunor shares why showing vulnerability as a leader matters
SA HR news roundup: Strike season with a Covid-19 twist
Motus expands industry talent pool with 355 YES youth
Why PaySpace introduced unlimited paid leave for staff
CHRO Community hears how Nando’s views employee wellbeing
Torque’s Sally Acton shares why a personalised employee experience should be your top priority
Unemployment stats make for sombre scenarios
Akhona Qengqe has been nominated for the 2021 CHRO Awards
New insight into employee crisis communication
Jeanett Modise nominated for the 2021 CHRO Awards
Workplace vaccination sites coming online
Webinar reveals how to unlock growth in your people, using technology as the enabler
Bryte SA’s Ncumisa Mtshali dissects the art of networking
Global HR headlines: Persistent stigma about mental health in the workplace, and Amazon fined
SA HR news roundup: Workforce mobility changes, increases in retrenchment claims and CNA CEO resigns
Salaries edge back to pre-pandemic levels
The secret to developing a great workforce is play
Financial concerns dominate the Covid-19 world
Gender diverse companies outperform on all fronts
Escalating wages, retrenchments and too little job growth
Amendments to the Employee Equity Act to look at new definitions, targets
Standard Chartered Bank‘s Sigrid Müller on hybrid workforces
Global HR headlines: Gender and generations are making their presence felt in the workforce
SA HR news roundup: Nando’s employees speak out, job searches decrease, wage negotiations
Court upholds CCMA decision on sexual harassment
Webinar unpacks the POPI Act from an HR perspective
The DTIC aims to narrow the pay gap between executives and workers
FirstRand’s Caryn Baird has joined the CHRO Awards judging panel
CHROs share ways to cope with burnout, build resilience and prioritise psychological safety
African Bank CEO placement the first sole mandate for a black-female-owned SA search company
11 habits to help leaders to safeguard their mental health
JSE’s Donald Khumalo nominated for 2021 CHRO Awards
Virtual funeral benefits a vital part of employee packages
Mining industry urges over-60s to vaccinate
‘HR found me’, says PPS Group Executive: HR Masenyane Molefe
Global HR headlines: HSBC’s Zoom-free Fridays and Koa’s ways to measure employee wellness
SA HR news roundup: Second wave impacts jobs and leadership challenges at government orgs
Crafting future-fit career plans at Unilever
CCMA taps into municipal infrastructure
Grain SA CEO shares his thoughts around his departure
The future of recruitment: AI will assist rather than replace hiring teams
New employee stock ownership plan for SAB to list on the JSE
Momentum's human capital executive Dieter Veldsman nominated for 2021 CHRO Awards
Labour Court upholds dismissal of worker who came to work with Covid-19
Tiffany Dundson appointed interim CEO of Adapt IT
Everything you need to know about using a polygraph test to determine workplace misconduct
ANC mulling retrenching 50 percent of staff: Reports
Global HR headlines: Google, Somfy and UK jobs in the news
Blue Label Telecom Group HC Professional Services Executive Brigitte Chetty on being “The Olivia Pope of HR”
Sanlam Gauge highlights B-BBEE shortfalls and measures economic transformation
CHRO South Africa webinar reveals ways to re-engineer recruiting
CHRO community hears about three key HR value metrics they should be measuring
Vodacom introduces discounted voice, data and other services for job seekers
Workers are reaping the rewards through ESOPs
Transforming the future of HR through Human Experience Management
Lance Foxcroft to take over from Jan Potgieter as Italtile CEO
More than 325,000 Pfizer vaccines have arrived in South Africa
Radisson Hotel Group’s Harpreet Singh on normalising remote working in SA
South Africans willing to retrain for new jobs after the pandemic
Why HR is so important in Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) claims
Three defining tech moments that have helped businesses face Covid-19
Jobs Connect launches workforce development programme in Cape Town
Sassa launches online booking system for disability grants
Iain Williamson to resign from the boards of Nedbank
Protect the whistle-blowers they are your business future
IT and automation propel growth for stressed local businesses
J&J vaccine rollout to resume today
Educating remote workers on cybersecurity
Mango airlines set to suspend operations
CHRO SA and Mercer webinar discusses how to re-engergise staff in a post-Covid world
HR Indaba leaderboard winners 2021 announced
Microsoft SA HR director Jasmin Pillay on embracing the hybrid work model
Country snapshot: aBi’s HR journalist Donna Alum discusses Uganda’s HR focus
HR leaders on how to better manage workers during Covid-19
Former public protector calls for the extension of Covid-19 grants
Vacant CEO posts at public hospitals must be urgently filled: Zweli Mkhize
CHRO Community Conversation discusses managing, performing and mental resilience in a crisis
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