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Circular Energy has partnered with Bradshaw LeRoux, a disability inclusion specialist organisation, to forge a disability-positive workplace. Together, they aim...
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Motivation is a driving force behind employee behaviour, productivity and satisfaction. When designing an employee rewards and recognition programme, it’s...
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The global demand for information and communication technology (ICT) skills remains at an all-time high – and while many organisations...
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“Our brains respond to social interactions in much the same way they respond to physical threats: with a fight, flight...
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Dr Armand Bam, head of Social Impact at Stellenbosch Business School, is advocating for greater recognition and inclusion of invisible...
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In today’s workplace, collaboration and teamwork are essential, but unresolved conflicts can harm relationships, reduce productivity and escalate costs. Workplace...
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Bullying in the workplace is a problem that is more common than one may expect. Office bullies create a toxic...
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I recently saw a meme on social media that said: “The only thing worse than an organisation that doesn’t care...
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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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Imagine stepping into an office that instantly calms your nerves, or presenting your brand in a way that speaks volumes...
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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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In the world of work, cleanliness is like oxygen – essential, yet often unnoticed until it’s absent. Just as an...
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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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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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Change and disruption are constants, rendering the ability to lead with agility while thinking out of the box a critical...
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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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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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Over the past few decades, there has been a significant increase in women in the workforce, with an estimated 47%...
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Artificial intelligence is becoming a new member of society, according to results from a new Kaspersky survey titled, “Excitement, Superstition...
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Unique challenges faced by women in the workplace and their greater share of juggling work and household responsibilities raise their...
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Professional industry experts possess valuable insights into the complexities of day-to-day business activities, including rapid developments in their respective fields,...
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Millennials (currently aged 28–43 years old) and members of Generation Z (currently aged 12–27 years old) have very different needs...
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Radisson RED Cape Town is proactively championing diverse, equitable leadership and positioning itself at the forefront of the shifting workplace...
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The BEE Chamber stands in solidarity with women across the nation, recognising their invaluable contributions to society and advocating for...
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For female career women, the struggle of balancing work and family responsibilities is well-known and widely discussed. Relatively little attention,...
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Cities are at an inflection point. Gone is the need for one large central commercial area that is the real...
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It’s no secret that business founders, entrepreneurs and executives – those in the C-suite – face constant challenges and concerns...
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Every year, from 1 to 7 August, the world celebrates World Breastfeeding Week, highlighting the importance of breastfeeding for infants...
