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Motivating for a salary increase or improved compensation package is one of the most nerve-wracking challenges employees can face. The...
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“Africa generally and South Africa in particular need to generate leadership solutions that are contextually suited for Africa rather than...
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As the class of 2024 writes their finals, I reflected on a conversation I had with an older leader who...
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South Africa’s workplaces are battling a silent mental health crisis, and according to a recent study by Sapien Labs’ fourth...
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Achievement Awards Group has won the prestigious Top Technical Innovation Award at the CapeBPO Awards 2024 for its groundbreaking bountiXP...
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Businesses are at a critical juncture: As their workplaces evolve, they must reassess how they secure their most valuable assets...
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How many traditional internal conferences have you attended which have felt like glorified meetings, the only difference being more attendees,...
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In today's competitive business landscape, retaining top talent is essential for growth and success. One of the most impactful ways...
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South Africa has one of the world’s highest rates of burnout and other unaddressed mental health conditions in the workplace....
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Psychiatric illnesses – particularly depression, anxiety and substance use disorders – are increasingly prevalent among young professionals in South Africa....
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Work can be a significant source of stress and poor mental health, but 'good' work can contribute to better mental...
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In today's world, where work is characterised by phrases like 'always on', 'hustle culture' and 'time is money', success has...
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As companies across the world face RIF – reduction in force – whether through hiring freezes or retrenchments, it is...
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October brings much joy to those in the southern hemisphere: The weather starts getting warmer and flowers are seen everywhere,...
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Year-end events have long been synonymous with a good ol’ party and consuming copious amounts of food and drink. While...
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For human resources managers and executives, training and development leaders and executives, the focus should not be on whether to...
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No one can predict the future; however, modernising payroll gives the space to contemplate a company's unique workplace evolution. We...
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As traditional career paths evolve, more South Africans are finding themselves drawn to the idea of side hustles: those passion...
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Rapid technological advancements, the surge in data and the increasing demand for specialised expertise has led to business environments needing...
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Change and disruption are constants, rendering the ability to lead with agility while thinking out of the box a critical...
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Investing in employee education is no longer just about personal development; it’s a powerful way to advance a company’s goals....
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Designing sales incentive programmes for the motor retail industry – whether for your own sales force or a channel partner...
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Employee burnout is a serious challenge facing companies of all sizes in South Africa. As businesses navigate a competitive environment...
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A multi-sensory office design approach is based around the concept that our perceptions are built on multiple senses, as well...
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We all know the typical team-building experience: games, presentations, laughter, awkward moments, dinners, drinks and fun. We can return from...
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Intelligence quotient (IQ) has traditionally been considered a key indicator of potential, but it is increasingly no longer the sole...
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To engage or not to engage? That is not the question. Rather, it’s about how different folks respond to different...
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Just as the beauty of a garden does not lie in a single plant or flower, neither does the success...
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While tools such as ChatGPT have caught the public imagination, artificial intelligence and machine learning (ML), a branch of AI,...
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The world of work, post-pandemic, has seen massive transformation driven by trends in information technology (IT) and artificial intelligence (AI)....
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Engaged employees are considered those who are fully invested in their work and care deeply about the performance of the...
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Burnout is real. And it’s not only costing us our mental health and well-being, it’s also costing our businesses and...
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There is an increasing awareness globally of the impact of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the workplace. Yet, in...
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Professionals in people management across South Africa are under significant pressure. Human resources must overhaul its operations and strategic support...
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Attracting and retaining top talent is a multifaceted endeavour that requires a strategic and holistic approach. Pienaar Zietsman, chief financial...
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With technological advancements rapidly changing the face of work and employees having to acquire essential new skills, the need for...
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Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa increasingly recognise that traditional approaches to performance management no longer meet their...
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Happy and healthy employees make productive, high-performing and loyal team members. The evolution of employee wellness programmes has evolved over...
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The challenges that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face in South Africa may be even greater than elsewhere, according to...
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Leading labour law expert and CEO of Labour Law Management Consulting, Ivan Israelstam, has launched a video series that simplifies...
