Important lessons for remote on-boarding

Flexibility is currency in the new working world. Organisations and employees alike are eager to capitalise on the opportunities offered by technological advancements and shifts in working culture. By Johan Botes, partner and head of employment & compensation at...

The working world of WhatsApp

WhatsApp is so handy, so useful. You can quickly sort out problems and manage people from afar. You can also create problems and tear people apart. There have been plenty of stories around how employees have misbehaved on social media. How photos of them on Facebook...

Retain talent in the current workplace

What trends are prevalent in the workplace now, and what is essential to today’s employees? Pabi Mogosetsi, country manager of Universum Global South Africa, talks about work in the new world post-pandemic. South Africa is experiencing one of the largest skills...

Tackle mental health issues in the tech industry

The rise in remote working has meant many in the tech industry are prone to working longer hours. This leads to less time spent relaxing and socialising, which can increase the risk of stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout. By Craig Williams, technical director at...

How businesses can combat ‘quiet quitting’

Managers have seen more changes to their role over the past two years than they did during the last decade. Today their role has a dual purpose: to drive business growth and invest in their employees’ experience. By Zuko Mdwaba, area vice-president at Salesforce South...

Mental health challenges in the workplace

Mental health challenges have reached a new global high with 42% of adults worldwide saying they feel a lot of worry, 41% reporting being stressed and 28% experiencing unhappiness By Sarah Rice, chief people officer at Skynamo Burnout is also on the rise, with 49% of...