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South Africa’s agro-processing sector is gaining renewed national attention – and for good reason. It contributed an estimated 2.7% to...
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Mental health pressures across South Africa continue to rise. For those working in construction, this is exacerbated by long hours,...
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South Africa’s labour market has entered a new era of transparency. For the first time, Stats SA’s Quarterly Labour Force...
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Artificial intelligence (AI) may dominate global conversations about the future of work, but South Africa’s economy will collapse without skilled...
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South Africa’s built environment sector is facing significant challenges including an ageing workforce, a growing skills gap and the need...
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By Claressa Pretorius, Head of Business at Kelly by Adcorp South Africa’s workforce paradox is stark: employment in the formal...
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On a busy day in any public or workplace setting, a single high-contact surface can be touched countless times, and...
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From inflated job titles to fabricated qualifications, CV fraud is on the rise globally – and the instance of this...
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Whether it is wearing the correct personal protective equipment (PPE), keeping aisles clear of obstacles or adhering to local and...
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In an era dominated by artificial intelligence, the hiring landscape has (like most other sectors) changed completely. The majority of...
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When men are deliberately engaged in gender inclusion efforts, 96% of organisations report progress. Without them? The number plummets to...
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The incident involving the Astronomer CEO quickly drew global attention, not just for the viral video itself, but because of...
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The recent industrial dispute between FlySafair, one of South Africa’s leading low-cost airlines, and its pilots has made headlines, not...
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Issued by DGMT: Young people ready to do work for the common good on Mandela Day and every other day
As we commemorate Mandela Day, we must move beyond symbolic gestures and commit to action that addresses the deep fractures...
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An alignment between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) is emerging as a transformative...
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In the past 18 months, institutions across banking, legal, and financial services have faced steep penalties for non-compliance with the...
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The transformation imperative in South Africa’s financial services sector has reached a critical juncture with the recent amendments to the...
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As more people understand the advantages of expanding overseas, South African business owners continue to expand their operations beyond local...
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The presence of South Africans in the United States has increased from over 75 000 to at least 133 359...
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Workplace wellness has long been recognised as important in employee engagement and retention, and productivity. Yet sleep health remains an...
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The Building Industry Bargaining Council (BIBC) has reaffirmed its support for the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) and its goal...
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As the global economy continues to limp along, a new trend has arisen whereby companies engage in a tactic called...
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The future of work is evolving, and the business world stands at a pivotal moment for creating truly inclusive environments...
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In an about-turn from the status quo over the past five years, the movement by companies to demand a full...
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South Africa stands at a pivotal juncture, with the potential to transform its economic landscape through strategic reforms, investments and...
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South Africa’s economy thrives on skilled professionals who contribute to key industries, fostering innovation and economic growth. Recognising the need...
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In the face of a legal challenge by a multi-national pharmaceutical giant, a South African pharmaceutical company has fought for...
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The changes that have taken place in executive search over the past decade, reveals Jeremy Bossenger of BossJansen Executive Search,...
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In the construction industry, where high-pressure environments are the norm, mental health often takes a backseat to safety and productivity....
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The government’s commitment to re-energising infrastructure development and attracting vast amounts of new investments into the industry in 2025 has...
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Workplace safety remains a critical concern to employers that need to maintain a productive and legally compliant work environment as...
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Smallholder farmers and workers are the backbone of global food production, supplying nearly one-third of the world’s food. Despite their...
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Delivering on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is becoming imperative for both the South African and global building...
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In the world of work, cleanliness is like oxygen – essential, yet often unnoticed until it’s absent. Just as an...
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With the 1 September implementation deadline looming, South Africa’s ‘two-pot’ retirement reform is fast coming to the boil. However, while...
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The concept of ‘decent work’ is one that the government, labour unions, employers and market analysts encourage if South Africa...
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Where pension funds were once viewed as part and parcel of most employment agreements, this is no longer the case...
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In May 2024, the Federated Employers Mutual Assurance Company (FEM) launched its Rehabilitation, Social Reintegration and Return to Work Programme....
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Leading labour law expert and CEO of Labour Law Management Consulting, Ivan Israelstam, has launched a video series that simplifies...
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South Africa's scorching summers are becoming the norm, not the exception. This changing climate is not just a weather inconvenience...
