Insight
23 May 2022 The obsession with job titles can lead to poor motivation in the workplace. 18 March 2022 Forbes confirms one of the top 10 HR trends for the 2022 workplace to be the upskilling of HR. 15 March 2022 Kelsey Rod, Dynamic Body Technology, and Marc Ashton, Decusatio, discuss how to make HR strategies count. 11 March 2022 John Botha, HR expert and COO of Global Business Solutions, looks at the Employment Services Amendment Bill. 08 March 2022 When looking for women to join your leadership team, there are dynamics that should be accounted for. 04 March 2022 Is it time to break the traditional barriers to learning and provide vital corporate education? 04 March 2022 Leading CHROs and CFOs concluded that it is their place to champion ESG in their organisations. 01 March 2022 The inherent risk of profit-centred and unethical practices remains high in the Next Normal. 22 February 2022 Functioning from a place of care, compassion and genuine interest creates a psychologically safe space. 16 February 2022 The pandemic is hybrid work’s industrial revolution – the catalyst for reimagining how we work. 14 February 2022 Investec’s Head of people and organisation shares three unique insights on having a workplace vaccination policy. 08 February 2022 The second in a two-part article on the recent CCMA rulings on unvaccinated employees in the workplace. 04 February 2022 Recent CCMA rulings have placed the divisive and emotive topic of unvaccinated workers in the spotlight. 01 February 2022 Change management processes are always easier when employees feel valued. 26 January 2022 Claire Turner, provincial manager at Consolidated Employers Organisation, guides employers on mental health and employment relationships. 26 January 2022 Leadership coach Anja van Beek, shares tips for a successful mentor/mentee relationship. 21 January 2022 Employee experience is now core to your brand, says Celeste Sirin, MD at Employer Branding Africa. 21 January 2022 Colin Timmis, general country manager at Xero South Africa has burnout-busting tips for leaders.
19 January 2022 Terri Brown, director at Logical Truth, shares seven strategies to keep employees connected.
18 January 2022 Machine learning democratises access to innovative and productivity-boosting technology to fuel growth the continent needs.
14 January 2022 Kgomotso Ramoenyane provides leadership tips to navigate the challenges of the post-pandemic workplace.
13 January 2022 Employee wellbeing underpins a successful return-to-work strategy, writes Michaela Voller, CHRO at Dimension Data.
07 January 2022 Change management and performance management go hand in hand, says Our Tandem CEO Aisling Teillard.
04 January 2022 Disruptive employees can seriously damage a business, writes Labour Law Management Consulting CE Ivan Israelstam.
15 December 2021 The secret to successful filing is not leaving things to the last minute, writes Xero South Africa’s Colin Timmis.
08 December 2021 Good leaders listen more and incorporate their life experiences, says Kim Hawke.
07 December 2021 Danielle Barber shares the workforce transformation we have to adopt for 2022.
03 December 2021 Having a holistic EVP is key says the head of Sanlam Umbrella Solutions.
30 November 2021 Nicol Myburgh says if you’re constantly expected to work insane hours you can ask for compensation.
23 November 2021 Domestic workforce risks should be embedded into your crisis management strategy, writes Erika.
10 November 2021 Empathy is the skill of the future to create greater belonging and cohesion, she says.
05 November 2021 Lana Hindmarch debunks the myths around burnout.
21 October 2021 Employer Branding Africa MD Celeste Sirin says progressive companies invest heavily in their employer brands. 20 October 2021 Businesses must train existing employees in the skills they believe they will need in the future.
15 October 2021 Organisations see fear of giving up power as the biggest inhibitor of good succession planning.
14 October 2021 Head of new business at Tétris South Africa shares design tips to make workplaces suitable for the neurodivergent.
12 October 2021 About 85 million jobs are estimated to be displaced by 2025.
29 September 2021 Webber Wentzel’s Dario Milo, Lavanya Pillay and Bernadette Lotter weigh in on the complexities of “vaccine passports”. 28 September 2021 Sibongile Bobo Mngxali shares some personal insights into the new working world from an HR leader’s perspective. 22 September 2021 Boston Consulting Group's Jacqueline Foster-Mutungu says employees often miss the impact of DE&I initiatives. 21 September 2021 ADHD is not something people necessarily outgrow. Many adults live with the disorder too. 16 September 2021 Anja van Beek explains how to deal with emotions so that they mix well with the workplace. 14 September 2021 Deon Nobrega, MD of Paymenow, says it's time for pay to catch up with today’s world. 09 September 2021 Employers are advised to tread very carefully before acting against employees.
07 September 2021 Sean Sharp of EduPower Skills Academy says more legislation is not the answer to workplace gender inequality.
03 September 2021 Managers should treat staff with mental health issues carefully and fairly, say Webber Wentzel’s associates.
27 August 2021 There are many good reasons to partner with an executive search firm, says Jeremy. 24 August 2021 Seven priorities employers should consider when approaching planning and logistics of Covid-19 vaccines.
17 August 2021 Hybrid workplaces need a flexible environment to boost productivity and operational efficiency. 13 August 2021 To shift towards a human-centric approach to people management, start with empathy.
13 August 2021 Make sure everything works for the good of the business and its employees, says Ian. 11 August 2021 There’s increasing urgency for businesses to take more action on gender diversity.
03 August 2021 Youth unemployment is not a problem to be solved; but an opportunity to maximise, says Louis Pulzone.
27 July 2021 GIBS lecturer Dorothy Ndletyana says business schools must teach leaders to anticipate major change events.
27 July 2021 Andrew Smith and Bryan Turner say a better approach is embracing visual communication. 23 July 2021 Emerging technologies will limit the physical contact people have with each other.
20 July 2021 Multi-tasking is a learning killer, says Michael Gullan.
06 July 2021 Janeske Greeff says mandatory vaccines may become a much-needed risk-mitigating tool.
05 July 2021 Jodi-Leigh Erasmus says medical certificates constitute hearsay evidence and can be queried by employers.
29 June 2021 Employers should not wait for an arbitration date to apply for postponement, says Ruaan Heunis. 25 June 2021 One of the trends seen in 2021 is the need to build and acquire new skills in digital competence.
22 June 2021 Arlene Jacobs, dispute resolution official shares two ways to set aside an arbitration.
18 June 2021 Catherine Goldie from JobCrystal provides five solutions for the most common reasons that people leave.
16 June 2021 What happens when an employee wants to retire but there is no agreement on retirement age? 08 June 2021 Tom Marsicano has learnt from previous change management scenarios that the human touch is crucial.
19 May 2021 Dr Paddy Pampallis says the time is now for a more human type of leader.
14 May 2021 Unilever’s Natasha Tilakdharee explains how the pandemic affirmed that ‘people with a purpose’ do thrive.
11 May 2021 An employer in pursuit of finding the truth should use polygraph tests cautiously. 02 May 2021 HR needs to provide experts with collateral to report on loss of earnings for injured employees.
29 April 2021 Workplace whistle-blowers aren’t a business liability, but a window to the organisation’s soul.
28 March 2021 Microsoft's Colin Erasmus says successfully navigating the future requires collaboration with employees. 25 March 2021 Oracle HCM Cloud's Yazad Dalal calls for equal opportunity for all, post-Covid-19. 12 March 2021 Entrepreneur, strategist and disruptor Colin Iles says everyone in the company should be empowered to make top quality decisions. 11 March 2021 The Mindspa Institute’s Elmarie Pretorius says design thinking can drive innovation in HR. 09 March 2021 Julia Kerr Henkel, MD of Lumminos, offers 10 ways to maintain enthusiasm in tough times. 03 March 2021 The disruption of normal work routines has increased employee stress levels, says FlowState80 COO Jared Whitaker. 02 March 2021 Employers should be aware that procedurally unfair dismissals can be very expensive. 22 February 2021 Gartner’s research has revealed a number of trends that will inform people decisions this year. 19 February 2021 Unlock the benefit of making decisions based on data rather than intuition. 16 February 2021 Rajan Naidoo CEO of EduPower says, if used well, BEE can be a tool for business recovery post-Covid-19. 08 February 2021 Nosihle Maqhagi, customer success manager at Paymenow, says language is an important aspect of financial literacy. 29 January 2021 Ideal OutComes' Jason Richmond on shifting from a traditional workplace to a digitally-based one. 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.
11 December 2020
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.Leaders, abandon your job titles!
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Gender transformation in senior leadership: change the brief, get results
From sages on the stage to peers in the sphere
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Vacancy: Chief Hybrid Officer – here’s what it takes
Build your vaccine policy around company culture, says CHRO Lesley-Anne Gatter
Mandatory vaccinations in the workplace: The constitutionality (part 2)
Mandatory vaccinations in the workplace: A minefield to navigate (part 1)
The perils of change saturation: Four tips to better manage change
How to navigate the impact of mental health on employee misconduct
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Keeping your employer brand alive in a remote working world
How small business owners can help reduce the chances of burnout
How to build culture and drive employee engagement for a remote workforce
Machine learning can solve some of Africa’s biggest challenges
Outcomes-based leadership in the workplace is the way of the “new normal”
Remember the human condition when planning the hybrid workplace
Why change management is so critical when implementing performance management
Be careful when dealing with disruptive employees
Six simple steps small business owners can take to get ahead on their 2022 taxes
Human-centred leadership is vital to survive an uncertain future
Preparing for the digitally transformed workforce in 2022
Avishal Seeth asks: Are you responsible for employee wellbeing?
The work from home overkill: Long hours. No privacy. Same pay.
International SOS says crisis management remains one of organisations’ biggest challenges
Don’t miss the mark on empathy, says Julia Kerr Henkel, MD of Lumminos
Wake up, leaders! Burnout is not what you think
Employer branding should not be a “one-hit wonder”
Colin Timmis, general country manager at Xero SA discusses securing long-term success for SMBs
Succession planning is an opportunity, not a box-ticking exercise, says Kim Hawke
Zama Zaca discusses creating inclusive workplaces to boost mental health
HyperionDev’s Caissa Veeran discusses why upskilling will future-proof a business
Limiting the rights of the non-vaccinated gives rise to complex issues
Employer Value Proposition: The new reason to get up for work in the morning
Jacqueline Foster-Mutungu unpacks the efficacy of DE&I policies
The impact of ADHD into adulthood is significant
Being human at work – how to deal with emotions in the workplace
Employers need to consider new ways to pay says Deon Nobrega
lvan lsraelstam, CEO of Labour Law Management Consulting says employees who blow whistles are protected
Could B-BBEE be doing more to promote the advancement of women in the workplace?
How employers should manage mental health related issues in the workplace
Jeremy Bossenger of BossJansen Executive Search: how to get the most out of your executive search partner
Tamara Parker and Nick Zaranyika explain how to put employee wellbeing first
PRP Solutions improves decision-making with digital people management solutions
5 simple steps to shift toward human-centric HR strategies
Reinventing people management to manage remote working well
Prioritise women’s empowerment for an equal future
A fresh approach to empowering SA’s youth
GIBS has introduced a Master’s programme in Change Leadership
Are your health and safety comms understandable across multiple languages?
Cisco’s GM, Garsen Naidu, shares 10 technology trends soon to be affecting our lives
Five trends driving e-learning engagement
Mandatory vaccines in the workplace – a decision not to be taken lightly
How to deal with suspected fraudulent medical certificates
What to do if you are unavailable to attend an arbitration on a scheduled date?
Webinar by Mercer discusses how companies are upskilling and reskilling for the future
What to do when you have lost an arbitration
Five reasons employees leave – and what you can do to retain them
Employees retirement age: What the Labour law says
Facing a crisis head-on: Strategy, empathy and embracing change
11 habits to help leaders to safeguard their mental health
Crafting future-fit career plans at Unilever
Everything you need to know about using a polygraph test to determine workplace misconduct
Why HR is so important in Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) claims
Protect the whistle-blowers they are your business future
Employee engagement is central to the new way of work
Leaving no employee behind after Covid-19
Winners take better decisions more frequently
The positive impact of design thinking on HR
Motivating your team when traditional reward levers aren’t available
How to address the issue of rising employee burnout
CCMA can charge employers arbitration fees
The HR trends you can't ignore in 2021
The advantage of creating a data-driven culture in your HR department
How to make BEE an enabler during Covid-19
Language matters
2021 Trend: Digitising the frontline workforce
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
