Revolutionising seasonal hiring: iContact BPO partners with M4Jam for digital contracting efficiency
In the fast-paced world of business process outsourcing (BPO), peak season hiring demands are no small feat. Onboarding hundreds, sometimes...
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International SOS has released its 2025 Risk Outlook report, revealing essential insights into the mounting challenges for organisational and workforce...
The global demand for information and communication technology (ICT) skills remains at an all-time high – and while many organisations...
“Our brains respond to social interactions in much the same way they respond to physical threats: with a fight, flight...
Dr Armand Bam, head of Social Impact at Stellenbosch Business School, is advocating for greater recognition and inclusion of invisible...
In today’s workplace, collaboration and teamwork are essential, but unresolved conflicts can harm relationships, reduce productivity and escalate costs. Workplace...
Bullying in the workplace is a problem that is more common than one may expect. Office bullies create a toxic...
I recently saw a meme on social media that said: “The only thing worse than an organisation that doesn’t care...
It’s not unusual for Sindile Mathunjwa to arrive at her office at 02h00 to prepare for the day ahead. It...
Gareth Robb, contracts director at GVK-Siya Zama Building Contractors in the Western Cape, has been described by his colleagues as...
Motivating for a salary increase or improved compensation package is one of the most nerve-wracking challenges employees can face. The...
As the class of 2024 writes their finals, I reflected on a conversation I had with an older leader who...
South Africa’s workplaces are battling a silent mental health crisis, and according to a recent study by Sapien Labs’ fourth...
Achievement Awards Group has won the prestigious Top Technical Innovation Award at the CapeBPO Awards 2024 for its groundbreaking bountiXP...
How many traditional internal conferences have you attended which have felt like glorified meetings, the only difference being more attendees,...
In today's competitive business landscape, retaining top talent is essential for growth and success. One of the most impactful ways...
South Africa has one of the world’s highest rates of burnout and other unaddressed mental health conditions in the workplace....
Psychiatric illnesses – particularly depression, anxiety and substance use disorders – are increasingly prevalent among young professionals in South Africa....
Work can be a significant source of stress and poor mental health, but 'good' work can contribute to better mental...
In today's world, where work is characterised by phrases like 'always on', 'hustle culture' and 'time is money', success has...
As companies across the world face RIF – reduction in force – whether through hiring freezes or retrenchments, it is...
October brings much joy to those in the southern hemisphere: The weather starts getting warmer and flowers are seen everywhere,...
Year-end events have long been synonymous with a good ol’ party and consuming copious amounts of food and drink. While...
For human resources managers and executives, training and development leaders and executives, the focus should not be on whether to...
No one can predict the future; however, modernising payroll gives the space to contemplate a company's unique workplace evolution. We...
Rapid technological advancements, the surge in data and the increasing demand for specialised expertise has led to business environments needing...
Change and disruption are constants, rendering the ability to lead with agility while thinking out of the box a critical...
Investing in employee education is no longer just about personal development; it’s a powerful way to advance a company’s goals....
Designing sales incentive programmes for the motor retail industry – whether for your own sales force or a channel partner...
Employee burnout is a serious challenge facing companies of all sizes in South Africa. As businesses navigate a competitive environment...
Technology is infused into every facet of our lives, from the moment we wake until the moment we fall asleep....
A multi-sensory office design approach is based around the concept that our perceptions are built on multiple senses, as well...
We all know the typical team-building experience: games, presentations, laughter, awkward moments, dinners, drinks and fun. We can return from...
Intelligence quotient (IQ) has traditionally been considered a key indicator of potential, but it is increasingly no longer the sole...
To engage or not to engage? That is not the question. Rather, it’s about how different folks respond to different...
Just as the beauty of a garden does not lie in a single plant or flower, neither does the success...
As businesses and professionals navigate the complex landscape of South Africa’s work visas, Xpatweb stands out as a trusted partner,...
Over the past few decades, there has been a significant increase in women in the workforce, with an estimated 47%...
Unique challenges faced by women in the workplace and their greater share of juggling work and household responsibilities raise their...
Millennials (currently aged 28–43 years old) and members of Generation Z (currently aged 12–27 years old) have very different needs...
