Global HR headlines: Amazon lacks diversity, the high cost of niche tech skills
Amazon employee data shows lack of diversity at executive level.
Amazon employee data shows lack of diversity at executive level.
Deadline for public input on minimum wage amount set for 1 October.
Denel pays R4 million in salary arrears, prepares for the next Labour Court hearing.
SAB Foundation’s Andiswa Gumede says entrepreneurs add value to society and strengthen economies.
Recruitment agency Michael Page surveys South African employees about their mental health.
Boston Consulting Group's Jacqueline Foster-Mutungu says employees often miss the impact of DE&I initiatives.
Renowned thought leader Stan Slap discussed maximising commitment to culture during tough times
The majority of office workers would prefer to continue working remotely than earn extra cash.
Making things better for generations to come is a personal and business quest, says Laressa.
CE Hillie Meyer fully supports the vaccination drive, but gives employees the choice.
Employers are advised to tread very carefully before acting against employees.
The retailer was also able to grow its market share in 2021 despite the pandemic.
Sean Sharp of EduPower Skills Academy says more legislation is not the answer to workplace gender inequality.
Managers should treat staff with mental health issues carefully and fairly, say Webber Wentzel’s associates.
Tswelo has more than 25 years’ experience in building dynamic people functions.
The rewards of a talent exchange outweigh the risks, say HR leaders at Vodacom and Unilever.
Kim has been nominated for her role as group human resources director Africa at Illovo.
Science, technology, engineering should not be the only skills in demand.
She will be leading the company’s human potential network.
There are many good reasons to partner with an executive search firm, says Jeremy.
The Dimension Data MD believes that the empowerment of both women and men should be addressed.
Rachel is looking forward to recharging her batteries and starting a new journey.
Dean has been nominated for his work as chief people officer at Zutari.
Nuncy Green, divisional executive human capital at Stanlib, says gender equality can benefit financial services companies.
Tarryn has been nominated for her work at Decision Inc.
Training programmes and skills development are very high on Shoprite’s agenda.
Hybrid workplaces need a flexible environment to boost productivity and operational efficiency.
Make sure everything works for the good of the business and its employees, says Ian.
Hope has been nominated for the CHRO Awards for her work at BCX.
Organisations that thrive can embrace disruption and find opportunities in the disruption.
After losing her father and aunt to Covid-19, Tantaswa tested positive for the virus.
CFOs and CHROs gathered to share ideas, learn from thought leaders, and be inspired.
Jodi, divisional executive at CaseWare Africa, Adapt IT, says women have the ability to set their own trajectory.
Anne has been nominated for the CHRO Awards for her work as CHRO at Fedgroup.
Youth unemployment is not a problem to be solved; but an opportunity to maximise, says Louis Pulzone.
GIBS lecturer Dorothy Ndletyana says business schools must teach leaders to anticipate major change events.
Andrew Smith and Bryan Turner say a better approach is embracing visual communication.
Emerging technologies will limit the physical contact people have with each other.
Despite the current unrest, experts insist now is not the time to press the pause button.
Multi-tasking is a learning killer, says Michael Gullan.
Shirley will be sharing insights into strategy, culture and leadership, and will support shared value strategy.
Beverley Bennett has been nominated for her work as head of human resources at Curro Holdings.
Janeske Greeff says organisations must assess measures to be applied and ensure compliance.
Janeske Greeff says mandatory vaccines may become a much-needed risk-mitigating tool.
Eswhin has been nominated for his work as the CHRO of In2food.
Jodi-Leigh Erasmus says medical certificates constitute hearsay evidence and can be queried by employers.
Retrenchment claims show women more affected by pandemic-related job losses.
Labour minister says UIF has funds to support workers during Level 4 restrictions.
Covid-19 has affected equity, with Africans, females and people with disabilities still under-represented.
Candice has been nominated for 2021 CHRO Awards for the work that she does at AECI.
Employers should not wait for an arbitration date to apply for postponement, says Ruaan Heunis.
Diversity and inclusion are at the top of the agenda for countries and companies.
PwC survey finds that more CEOs than ever before are planning to reduce headcount this year.
Job scammers are making a small fortune from desperate job seekers.
World’s leading platinum producer says it can vaccinate 18,000 people a day.
Acquisition offers low-cost, self-service, contactless recruitment for youth.
Arlene Jacobs, dispute resolution official shares two ways to set aside an arbitration.
Executive remuneration could soon be linked to commitment to climate change.
Fifi approaches her role with conviction and a sense of purpose – and a strong sense of empathy.
A recent judgment highlights power relations in the workplace.
Catherine Goldie from JobCrystal provides five solutions for the most common reasons that people leave.
Mobile vehicle offices are expected to assist graduates in rural and outlying areas.
What happens when an employee wants to retire but there is no agreement on retirement age?
Employers must do risk assessment on operational requirements before deciding on mandatory employee vaccinations
Fresh insights from Momentum show the need for adaptive leadership beyond ‘crisis excellence’.
EU legislation could soon regulate the use of AI in hiring, recruitment, and evaluation of candidates.
The Department of Labour reveals that R228 million was fraudulently claimed by employers for Covid-19 relief.
A high 67 percent of women entrepreneurs are creating jobs within the first year of business life.
Information integrity and protecting employee information are high on the agenda for remote working.
Curated, personalised experiences keep employees engaged and motivate them to bring their best selves to work.
Positive levels of trust and organisational culture have a higher return than full disclosure of pay.
Tom Marsicano has learnt from previous change management scenarios that the human touch is crucial.
The pandemic has resulted in a change in career choices, and women’s ‘work days’ increasing by five hours.
Striking Massmart employees are told to self-isolate, and Eskom refers a pay dispute to the CCMA.
Learning by doing training is valued by hiring managers.
One in 12 jobs has been lost year-on-year.
Akhona has been nominated for her work as the chief people officer at Yum! Restaurants International.
Communication, care and consideration are key during a crisis.
The private-sector will help to get “jabs into arms quicker”.
Behaviour should be driven by meaning, purpose and pay-off for each individual under “performance engagement”.
Stigma remains around seeking support for mental health, and poor labour practices come under scrutiny.
Workforce mobility policies adapt to the pandemic, while retrenchment and mortality claims are on the rise.
Typical take-home pay has increased by four percent in real terms.
In future, vital skills our workforce develop will depend on how well they played as children.
People are still dealing with high levels of anxiety, a study shows.
Society as a whole needs to address gender equality, diversity and inclusion.
Current public sector wage demands far exceed inflation.
The labour minister could set EE targets for companies, under proposed changes to the EE Act.
Sigrid believes they could be the solution to many questions around the future of work.
Tik Tok enters the HR space, Qantas retrenches, and gender discrimination lawsuits hit Amazon
This week: Nandos’s “Nandocas” were encouraged to speak out about their experiences to win prizes.
Compliments are not an open invitation, says the Labour Court.
Planned amendments to the Companies Act will place executive pay in the spotlight.
Yoni Titi Human Capital successfully placed Kennedy Bungane into the role of CEO of African Bank.
Dr Paddy Pampallis says the time is now for a more human type of leader.
Funeral benefits are highly valued in the employee benefits space and need to provide for virtual funerals.
The Minerals Council has called for community involvement to support the aim of reaching herd immunity.
Companies around the world are launching programmes to avoid Zoom fatigue and measure employee health.
A study has revealed that the second wave has hit employment, and JPC and PIC execs in the headlines.
Unilever’s Natasha Tilakdharee explains how the pandemic affirmed that ‘people with a purpose’ do thrive.
An agreement between CCMA and Salga is intended to promote labour peace and equity.
Jannie de Villiers says that he wants to leave the organisation with a legacy of “finishing well”.
International experts and local HR leaders share their views on the evolution of recruitment.
SAB Zenzele Kabili will list on 28 May, with 95 percent of shareholders in favour of the scheme.
This ruling has implications for companies that have not updated their policies with Covid-19 protocols.
CEO Sbu Shabalala has been granted a three-month leave of absence to address personal matters.
An employer in pursuit of finding the truth should use polygraph tests cautiously.
Leaked recordings from the NEC meeting indicate party treasurer Paul Mashatile has proposed the staff cut.
Somfy creates work-from-home playlists, Google reopens offices, and permanent UK jobs are on the rise.
The report states that companies train and develop junior staff with a focus on the 4IR.
The group’s area senior HR director for the Middle East and Africa pens his thoughts on the new remote work era.
A study shows 53 percent of SA’s workforce are threatened by risk of job automation.
Workplace whistle-blowers aren’t a business liability, but a window to the organisation’s soul.
The speakers revealed how HR professionals can use employee experience to overcome staff fatigue
Alexander Forbes’s Myrna Sachs says the evidence is there that lasting Covid-19 systems exist.
Discovery’s Tswelo Kodisang presented a case study on how AI has transformed the company’s people function.
The pilots want to be retrenched by no later than 15 April, and have their remuneration paid.
Mental health, emotional wellbeing, and financial fitness are interlinked, panellists told the audience.
Generational shifts mean ESG is becoming more important to the sustainability of an organisation.
Panellists reveal the biggest stumbling block to agility is the unwillingness of organisations to change.