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04 January 2021 We gathered top insights on what to keep in mind when leading teams. 26 December 2020 Labour law expert Ivan Israelstam says arbitration rulings can be overturned via a labour court review or rescission application. 21 December 2020 Paymenow MD Deon Nobrega on how to help employees to make it to the end of January without burdening themselves with debt.
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Report says HR’s handling of challenges created by Covid-19 boosted confidence. 11 December 2020 The Business Exchange CEO David Seinker on whether working from home is sustainable long-term. 09 December 2020 Coachfluence’s Neshica Bheem on when to consider partnering up with a coach 08 December 2020 Telviva’s David Browne says unified communications (UC) drives meaningful customer interactions. 07 December 2020 Oracle’s HCM lead reflects on the questions leaders need to ask themselves in these trying times. 30 November 2020 Labour law expert Ivan Israelstam explains how trainees are seen as employees under the law. 24 November 2020 Alexander Forbes’ Myrna Sachs on managing arthritis in the workplace. 16 November 2020 The Regional Head of HR for Africa Middle East (AME) says it's all about the 3 Cs. 13 November 2020 SAP Africa’s Stanley Dube on reinvigorating employees who may be less than eager to return to the workplace. 11 November 2020 SDC’s Melissa van Aswegan says the skills development landscape remains largely unchanged.
04 November 2020 SAP Concur Africa’s Janneke Henning provides steps for avoiding online burnout. 04 November 2020 Webber Wentzel's employment team comments on a seminal labour law ruling within the steel industry. 01 November 2020 Compliance Online's experts explain why it is unwise to ignore competition law as an HR professional. 23 October 2020 In a recent CHRO SA webinar, Alexander Forbes’s Myrna Sachs advised on how to improve wellness. 18 October 2020 Come and hear about how HR should help employees to cope with today’s new stresses. 13 October 2020 TalentSmith Technology’s Roland Glass on how to respond to negative engagement survey results. 07 October 2020 Skillogical is working with Winetech to redefine return on investment of L&D. 05 October 2020 ABB Country HR Business Partner Mervin Munsamy shares his organisation’s experience. 01 October 2020 Employee engagement and wellbeing specialist Lana Hindmarch talks about burnout prevention. 30 September 2020 Oracle’s Rob Bothma says only resilient workforces have thrived in this “forced evolution”. 30 September 2020 Momentum Corporate’s Elna van Wyk explores the impact Covid-19 will have on employees’ mental health and disability claims. 24 September 2020 NEXT's Siphelele Kubheka says online learning will be second nature to the new generation of graduates. 22 September 2020 Oracle's Rob Bothma says HR must lead the adoption of new ways of working. 21 September 2020 Lumminos MD Julia Kerr-Henkel says setting boundaries is "vulnerable and brave work." 16 September 2020 Airshot co-founder Claire Storm explains how to use Incentives to drive business growth. 12 September 2020 Talent strategist Anja van Beek says leaders must be adaptive problem-solvers to guide teams well. 10 September 2020 Labour law expert Ivan Israelstam explores the concept and relevance of mitigating circumstances at misconduct hearings. 03 September 2020 Alexander Forbes's Anne Cabot-Alletzhauser says the pandemic has forced an HR reset. 31 August 2020 While senior executives and board members are engaged in diversity and inclusion efforts, Tamara says involvement at middle and frontline management level is lacking. 31 August 2020 Baker McKenzie's Tiisetso Rabolao unpacks the Draft Code for deterring harassment and violence at work. 26 August 2020 With lockdown restrictions eased to level 2, Bowmans' Chloë Loubser explains what to do in the event of an employee testing positive for the virus. 12 August 2020 PwC's Leila Ebrahimi explores the findings of their latest remuneration practices and trends report. 11 August 2020 CRS Technologies' Nicol Myburgh says the global pandemic has kickstarted the growth of an entirely new generation, and it has nothing to do with age. 10 August 2020 ooba's head of human capital offers tips on how to use language that conveys confidence and credibility. 30 July 2020 Principia Advisory's Zaheera Soomar says ethical decision-making becomes even more important in times of crisis. 30 July 2020 Webber Wentzel partner Dhevarsha Ramjettan unpacks key provisions in the amendment bill. 27 July 2020 Labour law expert Ivan Israelstam says retrenching workers incorrectly can be extremely expensive. 24 July 2020 Elite CV's Lerato Mabiletsa says there is no one-size-fits-all approach. 17 July 2020 Lumminos MD Julia Kerr-Henkel says vulnerability can be a powerful tool for leadership. 14 July 2020 South Africa's decriminalisation of cannabis use and possession is a sign that local legislation is catching up to other parts of the world but what does it mean for employers? 11 July 2020 The Employment team at Baker McKenzie looks at future trends in the workplace post-Covid-19 and what employers can do to prepare. 01 July 2020 With job seekers 'on their knees', HR Company Solutions MD Madelein Hendrick explains how employers can help. 30 June 2020 Fundile Sangoni from The Bridge Group of Advocates shares practical suggestions for driving diversity and inclusion while working from home. 29 June 2020 Experts explore the value in shifting from a return on investment to a return-on-experience mindset. 27 June 2020 Labour law expert Ivan Israelstam says the new entity will still take over all the employees of the old employer. 22 June 2020 Employer branding expert Celeste Sirin explores how companies should be gearing up for their recovery phase. 18 June 2020 Myrna Sachs, head of Alexander Forbes Health Management Solutions, says companies can do more. 17 June 2020 Sage HR & Payroll's Yolandi Esterhuizen clarifies differences between the draft and revised draft bills for Covid-19 tax relief. 16 June 2020 Perhaps not against retrenched employees, says Schoeman Law's Fadia Arnold. 16 June 2020 Labour law expert Ivan Israelstam says employers cannot simply fire employees who say 'no'. 16 June 2020 Giant Leap director reveals the results of their nationwide survey of people working from home. 15 June 2020 Baker McKenzie's Johan Botes says employers must be able to show that retrenchments were the last resort. 15 June 2020 Werkmans Attorneys director Bradley Workman-Davies reviews a recent high court judgment that placed two high-profile Johannesburg restaurants into business rescue. 08 June 2020 Jonathan says coaching should be the default style that underpins every leader's approach. 05 June 2020 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. 29 May 2020 Webber Wentzel partner Kenneth Coster says employees will need to show reasonable justification if they halt work on that basis. 29 May 2020 Oracle strategic business solution engineer Rob Bothma says the world of work has changed forever. 26 May 2020 Talent Smith's chief business officer Roland Glass on why you shouldn't 'just do a video call'. 24 May 2020 Employer branding expert Celeste Sirin says to check that your employer value proposition is still relevant. 22 May 2020 Old Mutual's Rob Lewenson says he hopes the pandemic will open up a broader conversation around unfair remuneration policies that perpetuate income inequality. 18 May 2020 Employer branding expert Celeste Sirin revisits the trends you should be staying on top of in order to maximise your employer brand. 18 May 2020 Jack Hammer COO Advaita Naidoo says working remotely is fast becoming a non-negotiable requirement. 12 May 2020 Julia Kerr Henkel, MD of Lumminos, encourages leaders to be brave enough to lean into their discomfort. 11 May 2020 Metaco founder Barbara Walsh explains how director roles have changed in light of the Coronavirus. 06 May 2020 BCG South Africa MD Jan Gildemeister says this is an opportunity to prep for the post-Covid-19 world of work. 05 May 2020 CRS Technologies' Nicol Myburgh says companies are managing the extended lockdown in different ways. 04 May 2020 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'. 03 May 2020 Encapsulate Consulting co-founder Kirsten Halcrow says there are eight key personality traits to look out for. 01 May 2020 Labour law expert Ivan Israelstam says case law should guide the formation of new workplace rules. 29 April 2020 Schoeman Law's Fadia Arnold says there may very well be a barrage of labour disputes after the lockdown. 28 April 2020 CRS Technologies' Nicol Myburg social media makes it easy to form inaccurate opinions of candidates. 25 April 2020 Employer branding expert Celeste Sirin on the factors impacting employer brands during and after the pandemic. 20 April 2020 Leadership coach Anja van Beek on how to handle the tricky situations that no one tells you about before taking on an HR executive role. 16 April 2020 CRS Technologies' Ian McAlister says hasty cloud adoption increases companies' risk profile. 16 April 2020 SAP Concur's Angelique Montalto on why organisations' duty of care is elevated in such times of crisis. 15 April 2020 The Human Element's Elin Agodi offers techniques for cultivating compassion and gratitude. 14 April 2020 HR Company Solutions' Kristine da Silva says not to keep new yet unofficial hires in the dark. 05 April 2020 Metaco's Barbara Walsch says nothing will ever be the same after Covid-19. 03 April 2020 Xpatweb's Moeketsi Seboko says there will be a barrage of visa applications after the lockdown. 02 April 2020 'Covid-19 has truly put our management skills to the test' says Decision Inc's group HR executive Tarryn Swemmer. 01 April 2020 Elite CV's Lerato Mabiletsa offers tips on how to ensure your career continues to flourish. 30 March 2020 HR Company Solutions' Laura Potgieter offers advice on how to manage work and family simultaneously. 30 March 2020 Business owners should be careful about making hasty decisions around retrenchments 27 March 2020 One Circle's Emma El-Karout provides tips on how to tweak your policies for the current climate. 26 March 2020 Employees suspected of contracting Covid-19 have no right to refuse treatment or testing. 24 March 2020 NEASA CEO Gerhard Papenfus says the lockdown is a necessary evil. 23 March 2020 Author Ian Russel provides three reasons for large corporates' apparent aversion to remote working. 20 March 2020 Baker McKenzie's Johan Botes answers this and other questions employees have about their rights in these uncertain times. 19 March 2020 Expatweb's Marisa Jacobs explains how Covid-19 impacts companies that employ expats. 17 March 2020 Synthesis Academy head Elmarie Grant on how to survive working from home. 16 March 2020 Employer branding expert Celeste Sirin says candidates want real stories about the various personalities at work. 13 March 2020 Microsoft 4Afrika CTO Ryno Rijnsburger says continuous learning is the key to success. 09 March 2020 Financial Emigration's Jonty Leon explains the implications of recent 'expat tax' amendments. 06 March 2020 CRS Technologies' Nicol Myburgh says the most common forms of tech addiction are gaming and social media. 04 March 2020 Momentum's Rudi van Rooyen says treatment should be covered if the virus is diagnosed early on. 02 March 2020 Schoeman Law's Fadia Arnold: Many employers are not aware that there are two types of suspensions. 01 March 2020 Aggrieved parties can't appeal an arbitrator's ruling but they can have their conduct reviewed. 24 February 2020 It's time to think about having more employees that manage their function as if it were a business. 21 February 2020 To stop this cycle, it is imperative that we lean into the discomfort of vulnerability and step into courage. 18 February 2020 The absence of a succession plan has the potential to undermine your organisation's effectiveness and its sustainability. 13 February 2020 Once enacted, the AARTO act could pose a problem for companies in which employees are required to drive. 11 February 2020 Alexander Forbes Health Management Solutions head Myrna Sachs explains how to spot a dodgy sick note. 11 February 2020 How Google explored the scientific factors that drive behaviour in successful teams. 07 February 2020 Large organisations struggle with offering flexible working because they are not open-minded enough. 03 February 2020 More than a third of employees reporting acts of bullying in the workplace. 27 January 2020 Improperly handled, the breach of contract can have chilling results. 20 January 2020 Pharma Dynamics' Abdurahman Kenny says January and February are the least productive months of the year. 20 January 2020 An outline of the new provisions for parental, adoption and commissioning parental leave 19 January 2020 What to do when your culture usurps all your employees' enthusiasm and initiative. 15 January 2020 Talent specialist and life coach Elin Agodi has been on both sides of retrenchment processes. 14 January 2020 If you get the wrong personality into your leadership team, do not expect them to change. 10 January 2020 Webber Wentzel partner Dhevarsha Ramjettan says the ruling against former PRASA executive Daniel Mthimkhulu set an important precedent. 10 January 2020 Here are some tips on how to navigate uncomfortable office conversations. 08 January 2020 Here are some tips on how to get ready from an HR perspective. 08 January 2020 If it is improperly managed, your pay structure is bound to deter talent, says 21Century's Lutendo Dama 07 January 2020 Lerato Mabiletsa's interpretation of Ray Dalio's principles for a prosperous life. 01 January 2020 How to implement a code of good practice.Top leadership insights of 2020
2 avenues for overturning arbitration awards
Helping your people make it to January
Deloitte predicts HR will feature strongly in radical workplace changes
Out of office, for the festive season and beyond
5 signs it's time to get a coach
Empowering sales teams with future-fit UC technology
Oracle’s Nancy Estell Zoder on how to align a workforce during a crisis
Why you must treat your interns as employees
How to make the workplace more arthritis-friendly
Standard Chartered Bank's Millicent Clarke on the need to lead the leaders
How organisations can rebuild confidence, trust in the workplace post-Covid-19
No clarity regarding practical component of learnerships
5 remedies for online fatigue
Employers win in long-awaited judgment regarding steel retrenchments
HR professionals must be careful not to flout competition law
3 tips for instantly improving employee wellness
Join the CHRO webinar on how to manage health and wellness during Covid-19
8 measures to take when your people are disengaged
4 key stakeholders to consult when executing L&D initiatives
What HR in the manufacturing sector has learned since Covid-19
5 reasons organisations must manage their people’s energy effectively
Why building a resilient workforce matters
Contemplating the cost to company caused by Covid
Companies should take advantage of habitual online learning
9 important questions on agile and remote work readiness
How to set and maintain healthy boundaries as a leader
4 tried and tested ways to actively improve your sales incentives
7 steps for cultivating a coaching culture among leaders
4 questions regarding the relevance of mitigating circumstances
Covid-19 has shown employers why HR needs an overhaul
Mercer CEO Tamara Parker says to involve all levels of management in D&I
4 main forms of violence and harassment in the workplace
11 steps for managing a Covid-19 outbreak in your organisation
How the Covid-19 pandemic will impact remuneration structures
Is it time to start talking about Generation R?
ooba's Linda Roos on what to mind in your language
The three P's of effective ethical decision-making
Employment Equity amendment bill to be introduced in the national assembly
It is very easy to challenge retrenchments and win if they're done incorrectly
How to remain employable in a volatile economy
Overcoming patterns of fear and fatigue to reinvigorate corporate SA
High flyers: Experts weigh on what to do about weed in the workplace
How America's top CEOs see the future after Covid-19
4 tips for helping jobseekers in this tough climate
5 ways employers can mitigate the risks of isolation due to remote working
A guide for tracking the return on employee experience
A takeover or merger may not be the best strategy for surviving Covid-19
6 considerations for reboarding and engaging employees in a Covid-19 world
Are you doing enough for your employees in the wake Covid-19
Clearing up the confusion around the employment tax incentive
Are restraint-of-trade clauses enforceable during Covid-19?
The legal quandary of dealing with insubordinate employees
86% of employees want to go back to working in an office
Alternative avenues for employers contemplating retrenchments post Covid-19
Court finds that 'force majeure' principle cannot be applied to termination of employment contracts
Henley professor Jonathan Passmore on the different types of business leaders
Sanlam Corporate human capital executive Dr Matete Lerutla says debt is a lifestyle disease
Can employees unilaterally withdraw from work if they fear exposure to the virus?
There's no going back to the way things used to be
7 reasons why video calls are not a good idea for hiring top talent remotely
Reframing the pillars of your EVP during Covid-19
Covid-19 should start a dialogue about unfair remuneration policies
Fine-tune your employer branding strategy
Employers not offering remote working are losing out on top talent
Covid-19 requires more courage and less defensiveness
Directorship in the age of Covid-19
Accelerate your current digital strategy to prepare for the rebound
Unpacking the impact of lockdown on leave policies
Remote working should be standard practice post Covid-19
How to check employees' aptitude for working remotely
Be careful of how you devise and enforce new workplace rules
How to prepare for retrenchment-related claims after the lockdown
Social media hiring: The risks and complexities
The vulnerability of employer brands during Covid-19
Have a tricky situation you need to deal with in your HR role? Here are 9 tips
Covid-19 shouldn't force companies into rushing towards the cloud
Imagine what your employees must be going through
8 ways to improve your mindfulness
Continue to engage with candidates that have been offered jobs
Adapting to the new world requires a different kind of leadership
What's the impact of Covid-19 on global mobility and immigration?
People-centricity has never been more important
Use this time to reflect on your career journey
4 tips on how to work from home with kids on the loose
Panic could cause as much damage to businesses as the virus itself
Sick leave, remote working and data security policy guidelines
Employees may not refuse medical treatment
National Employers Association of SA comments on national shutdown
Head office: The silent killer
Can employees refuse to come to work?
7 scenarios and implications of Covid-19 for work visas
11 tips for being productive during social distancing
Treat personal brands as an extension of your employer brand
Ignore the upskilling and reskilling needs of the current workforce at your peril
National Treasury takes a view on financial emigration
Managing tech addiction in the workplace
Do employee benefits cover the Coronavirus?
The difference between precautionary and punitive suspension
5 grounds for taking an arbitrator to court
Intrapreneurs can be corporate South Africa's solution to unemployment
Avoiding difficult conversations at work hinders innovation
6 steps of succession planning
How the new AARTO Act will affect employers
The dos and don'ts of sick notes
Psychological safety key to creating strong teams
Why do so many employers struggle to see the benefits of flexible working?
Identifying and dealing with bullies in the workplace
Be careful when dismissing workers on strike
Tips to help manage seasonal productivity dips
Breaking down the ins and outs of parental leave changes
Stop learned helplessness from seeping into your organisation
Why leaders should provide support during retrenchments
5 personality traits that can identify the propensity for unethical behaviour
The days of falsifying qualifications are numbered
9 awkward workplace scenarios and how to deal with them
Navigating labour law in the augmented workplace
The importance of a pay structure
5 mindset adjustments for a successful career in 2020
The difference between formal and informal disciplinary hearings
