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Bloomberg reports that the iconic retailer will have to find a buyer before month-end to prevent the start of liquidation proceedings.

Jade's first HR job was at Belgotex where she now sits on the executive committee.

Werkmans Attorneys director Bradley Workman-Davies reviews a recent high court judgment that placed two high-profile Johannesburg restaurants into business rescue.

The Randstad Workmonitor finds that Indian employees are the most satisfied with their work.

This CHRO South Africa webinar looked at how Covid-19 has changed remuneration practices. 

Private healthcare groups are concerned about community spread of the virus from employees.

Pay packages for Richemont's top executives increased 36 percent while other employees received salary cuts.

Business Maverick has reported on the dismissal of the three senior Transnet executives implicated in State Capture.

Employees aged 60 plus and those with underlying conditions require special attention in the workplace. 

The ruling will see drivers for services like Uber will now qualify for employee benefits.

Donald Khumalo, Kammy Sing, and Avanthi Maharaj say they will continue working from home, at least in the short term.

Employees also want productivity expectations to be relaxed amidst the ongoing civil unrest

The Department of Employment and Labour has received ?212 Covid-19-related compensation claims.

HR leaders from Alexander Forbes, LexisNexis, and Altron say the trick is to get buy-in from employees.

While these measures may ensure compliance, he says companies need to have a more holistic integrated solution in order to build resilience and sustain productivity.

Jonathan says coaching should be the default style that underpins every leader's approach.

Paul explains how Covid-19 renewed the spotlight on wellness at MTN.

The founder of Thrive Global says CEOs are leaning on HR leaders more now than ever before.  

Private sector companies have been invited by Productivity SA to serve as hosts for interns.

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa has launched the Ikageng Employee Share Trust whose primary focus is to ensure that every employee receives an equal allocation of shares regardless of staff level, race or years of service,

HR leaders shared insights around values-led leadership and communication.

While physiological and psychological wellness interventions are necessary, they do not foster holistic wellbeing when applied in isolation, says Sanlam Corporate HR executive Matete Lerutla.

Marketers should share their companies' stories on LinkedIn as people are noticing brand news more.

India places first and Philippines third in a survey revealing the world's most-favoured contact centre locations.

Speaking at this week's CHRO Community Conversation, Chris said organisations that don't communicate the manner in which they are managing Covid-19 crisis, will see the market define their narrative for them.

The landmark ruling may change how employers in Australia assess the safety of a home workspace.

Employees set out-of-office messages in protest against Facebook's inaction to Trump's insensitive social media posts.

Altron employees don't want to just innovate, they want to make a difference, says Mteto. 

Fin24 has reported on an internal memo that mentions the planned retrenchments.

Laura says managers should take the potential fragility of employees' family members into account.

There have been more than 4,600 Covid-19 tests in the mining sector but many more are needed.

The requirement of rigorous daily screening is an added challenge for businesses reopening their doors. 

Tourism minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane has provided an update on what level three lockdown means for the sector. 

Different organisations have differing views on what is the best approach, given the stigma surrounding Covid-19.

The department recently issued a statement announcing it had completed its back-to-work preparations.

Cathy says it's difficult to figure out what clients need because backward-looking data doesn't answer that question anymore. 

Significant staff reductions will be in the Automotive and Logistics business, Equipment Southern Africa and the Corporate Centre.    

Webber Wentzel partner Kenneth Coster says employees will need to show reasonable justification if they halt work on that basis.

Oracle strategic business solution engineer Rob Bothma says the world of work has changed forever.

Municipality workers' salary increases are expected to kick in on July 1.

Industroclean MD Emma Corder offers tips that will reduce the chance of infection in the workplace.

Five McDonald's employees have filed a lawsuit against their employer for not providing a safe work environment.

Fasken lawyers explain the new ways to access the Covid-19 Temporary Employee/Employer Relief Scheme (TERS). 

She says different home environments mean some employees are more eager to return to work than others.

Mercedes-Benz executive director Abey Kgotle led the discussion in which he detailed their plans for ensuring the safety of employees back at work. 

Many organisations have set up task teams to guide the company and HR has had to play a leading role in those processes. 

Visual Capitalist has shown just how badly the tourism shutdown can impact the global economy.

Talent Smith's chief business officer Roland Glass on why you shouldn't 'just do a video call'.

Hyren's LinkedIn post, in which he admits to making many mistakes in his career, went viral. 

AngloGold Ashanti conducted 650 tests at its Mponeng mine and found 164 positive Covid-19 cases.

The unemployment rate in the U.S has risen from 4.4 percent in March to 14.7 percent.

Employer branding expert Celeste Sirin says to check that your employer value proposition is still relevant.

In the worst-case scenario, Gauteng Premier David Makhura says two million jobs will be lost.

Kantar's Jacqui Horsley: How brands should go about winning their share of consumers' diminished spending power.

Old Mutual's Rob Lewenson says he hopes the pandemic will open up a broader conversation around unfair remuneration policies that perpetuate income inequality.

Employers should consider having their employees sign an indemnity form to mitigate this risk.

This is in contrast with the common presumption that lockdown and the economic downturn that comes with it, will increase stress levels the incidence of suicides.

The Department of Employment and Labour says the individual and everyone he has been in contact with is in quarantine, but inspections of employers' premises will still continue. 

Universum has released a report outlining some of the steps HR leaders should be taking right now if they haven't done so already.

Employees will now have to make preferent claims in terms of the Insolvency Act.

Millenium Body Guards' employees say the company should have claimed on their behalf.

This week's Community Conversation was about how to balance empathy with the need to drive output.

Find out how you can use Workday to successfully manage finance and human capital.

It's critical that Oracle makes it possible for you to continue your operations at this challenging time.

The system will gather the data necessary to help health professionals prevent Covid-19.

Oracle sees huge potential for the implementation of blockchain in HR.

Oracle Analytics enable HR teams to enhance decision making and boost business performance.

The 'Employer Annual Reconciliation Period' ends at the end of May.

Nominate the CHRO you believe exemplifies HR excellence - the leaders we need in these challenging times. 

Like so many of her peers, Pamela found herself in the profession as if it was driven by fate.

Employer branding expert Celeste Sirin revisits the trends you should be staying on top of in order to maximise your employer brand.

The retrenchments form part of a plan to implement a new operating model.

Jack Hammer COO Advaita Naidoo says working remotely is fast becoming a non-negotiable requirement.

The EFMD Excellence in Practice Gold Award for Executive Education has never before been awarded in Africa.

An amount of R211 million was paid directly into people's bank accounts this week.

Employees will decide for themselves whether they want to return to the office after lockdown. 

Employees told their jobs had been terminated 'effective immediately' in a three-minute Zoom call.

Malaika Mahlatsi has been suspended over a lovers' spat that played out on social media.

Inspectors say employers are not complying with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

This week's Community Conversation was about paying attention to the silver lining. 

Oracle's Ronnie Toerien: Organisations are seeking to accelerate their digital transformation.

Enrolment for Henley's new post-grad diploma in management practice closes in June 2020. 

Julia Kerr Henkel, MD of Lumminos, encourages leaders to be brave enough to lean into their discomfort.

Labour court rules against the process of issuing retrenchment notices, calling it 'procedurally unfair'.

Metaco founder Barbara Walsh explains how director roles have changed in light of the Coronavirus.

Some of South Africa's longest-standing magazine titles are closing down.

Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi condemns unscrupulous employers for not passing UIF benefits onto employees.

Sameera says the importance of emotional intelligence has never been more pronounced than it is now.

Labour court rules against the process of issuing retrenchment notices, calling it 'procedurally unfair'.

The digital guru discussed reinventing branding during the Covid-19 crisis with marketers.

Some of South Africa's longest-standing magazine titles are closing down.

Zeelo SA's general manager Andrew Robarts says it is not yet clear whether public transport capacity restrictions will be enforced and managed in the correct manner.

HR leaders discussed coping with preserving their businesses while people's livelihoods hang in the balance.

Kulula airline's parent company says the Covid-19 lockdown has completely eroded its revenue base.

BCG South Africa MD Jan Gildemeister says this is an opportunity to prep for the post-Covid-19 world of work.

Many organisations and HR professionals are facing new and unprecedented challenges during Covid-19.

Covid-19 can make workplace environments ripe for discriminatory attitudes and behaviours.

CRS Technologies' Nicol Myburgh says companies are managing the extended lockdown in different ways.

Government says that employers not complying with safety regulations will be shut down.

Dean reflects on lockdown in the context of former president Nelson Mandela's imprisonment. 

One Circle founder Emma El-Karout provides a reminder of the business case for remote working and shares ideas to prepare HR for 'the big reset'.

Encapsulate Consulting co-founder Kirsten Halcrow says there are eight key personality traits to look out for. 

The Daily Show host is reportedly paying the salaries of 25 employees that have been put on furlough. 

Labour law expert Ivan Israelstam says case law should guide the formation of new workplace rules.

Dolores explains why organisational culture and values have been central to all their decision-making.

Edcon employees will not receive their April salaries without assistance from the UIF.

HR leaders discussed what they were doing to take care of employees as well as themselves.

Schoeman Law's Fadia Arnold says there may very well be a barrage of labour disputes after the lockdown.

With many moving parts and misinformation floating around, Candice says staying informed about Covid-19 is a challenge in itself.

CRS Technologies' Nicol Myburg social media makes it easy to form inaccurate opinions of candidates.

Sasol announces 'salary sacrifices' for senior leadership and junior management.  

Employer branding expert Celeste Sirin on the factors impacting employer brands during and after the pandemic.

Hosted by CFO & CHRO SA, top marketers discussed the power of presence with expert Lori Milner.

Various tax breaks will be implemented as part of the government's R500 billion stimulus package for businesses.

News24 reported on a leaked draft document outlining the impact of an extended lockdown period.

Oracle's John Hansen unpacks the tools organisations can adopt to better engage with employees.

Unions agree that, in finding a solution to the airline's financial woes, jobs will be lost.

CHRO Community Conversation focuses on measures to avoid exposing employees to unnecessary risk.

Explore how HR leaders can drive innovation, productivity, and business success with connected data. Discover insights and practical advice from those leading the way.

The UIF has received more than 55,000 applications from employers representing about 1.6 million employees.