Consulting industry facing massive job cuts worldwide
According to Consulting.uk the global consulting industry will lose an estimated R475 billion because of the Covid-19 crisis.
According to Consulting.uk the global consulting industry will lose an estimated R475 billion because of the Covid-19 crisis.
Truck drivers across the country abandoned their trucks causing major traffic delays.
Given that retrenchments have already tripled, compared to last year, it's a huge blow.
The Department of Public Enterprises says liquidation is the worse and only alternative.
Nathan was a teacher before becoming an HR professional that now has more than 20 years' experience.
The UIF relief scheme was only intended as a stop-gap measure for the three months ended June 2020.
The fully customisable MBA curriculum will be available to all 284,000 EY employees across the globe, regardless of prior qualifications.
Liziwe is a seasoned executive with over 25 years' experience.
The indomitable founder of CFO SA, CHRO SA and M&A Africa has passed away in his home country, The Netherlands.
Sally will be the guest speaker on a CHRO SA Webinar to be hosted on Friday 3 July.
The closure of two magazine publishers and 80 small print publications operating across the country has led to the loss of over 700 jobs in journalism.
Greg Pryor advised HR leaders to hone in on the IDEA principles of Inclusion, Digitalisation, Enabling employee experiences, and Agility, during a CHRO Community Conversation.
The technology giant has set a target of 25 million people who will be able to acquire digital skills.
Whether you are working on your career or a relationship, egg preservation takes the pressure off.
BusinessLive spoke to economists who believe reskilling is the key to surviving the wave of job losses.
Fundile Sangoni from The Bridge Group of Advocates shares practical suggestions for driving diversity and inclusion while working from home.
Phindo is a seasoned HR executive with over 27 years' experience.
The pensioner has already spent 100,000 when the erroneous payment was detected.
Experts explore the value in shifting from a return on investment to a return-on-experience mindset.
Companies contravening Covid-19 regulations were served with prohibition notices last week.
Webinar explores the subject of fraud and corruption, and why instances are likely to escalate in a Covid-19 world where pressures of the economic downturn.
Labour law expert Ivan Israelstam says the new entity will still take over all the employees of the old employer.
SowetanLive reported on how Covid-19 stigma led a school teacher to set herself on fire.
But the latest unemployment figures show just how much of an uphill battle it will be to create jobs.
Profmed CEO Craig Comrie shares Dr Wilhelmina Erasmus's thoughts on the general state of mental health.
Ndivhu's mantra of offering a strong support system to other leaders got her to where she is.
This week's CHRO Community Conversation focussed on the importance of self care.
The state arms manufacturer has reportedly been unable to pay full salaries since April.
Sunday Times reported on the apprehension of an alleged fraudster to whom TERS funds were diverted.
Webber Wentzel partners Nozipho Mngomezulu and Peter Greal have created an infographic about the dos and don'ts of contact tracing.
'Sasol 2.0' will focus on the energy and chemicals businesses exclusively
Glencore and Merafe have initiated section 189 talks with unions.
Trishana Maharaj, Bongani Hlophe, Ruth Wotela share advice on what it takes to become an executive by 40.
960 of Cell C's 2500 employees will be impacted by the retrenchment consultation process.
In a letter addressed to executives, employees question whether the HR leader has appropriately responded to racial issues within Adidas.
Levi Strauss & Co, Twitter, and SoftBank have introduced significant initiatives to combat racial inequality.
This will grow Amazon's workforce to 7,000 employees in South Africa.
Levi Strauss & Co, Twitter, and SoftBank have all introduced significant initiatives to combat racial inequality.
85,000 employees have still not received UIF payments for May amounting to R356 million.
Hairdressers, restaurants, casinos, and various other sectors will now be allowed to open.
Clive has vowed to take the matter to the CCMA where he expects to be exonerated.
85,000 employees have still not received UIF payments for May amounting to R356 million.
Giant Leap director reveals the results of their nationwide survey of people working from home.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In the worst-case scenario, Gauteng Premier David Makhura says two million jobs will be lost.
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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.
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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.
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Like so many of her peers, Pamela found herself in the profession as if it was driven by fate.
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.