Why it’s important to focus on employee mental health

Many organisations are struggling to survive amid the pandemic and are hoping that their employees can ride out the storm with them. However, by focusing on the company’s performance, they may neglect the mental health of their employees. Francine Katsoudas,...

Up to 30% of the future workforce will be independent contractors

The move away from permanent employment will suit smart workers and agile companies alike, writes Johann van Niekerk, MS of Outsized, South Africa. A taste of freedom is an exhilarating thing. It brings a sense of wonder and clarity, and a peek into a world beyond...

Succession planning an opportunity, not a tick-boxing exercise

As leaders, one of our biggest fears is no longer having a meaningful role to play in our organisations. For many business leaders, the fear of obsoletion can be crippling, especially when it comes to the vital process of succession planning. By Kim Hawke, partner at...

Women need to embrace opportunities in the workplace

In my experience, the corporate environment today is a much more enabling one for women than in the past. By Lizelle Fourie, applications consultant at DAC Systems Even though the gender breakdown still favours men, the general attitude towards women has certainly...

Disruptive behaviour can cost your career

The past year has been tough. People are struggling. Organisations are battling. And tensions are high. In July 2021 this boiling pot of frustration, stress and anxiety exploded, and South Africa faced extensive damage as looters swept across the country. For many, it...

Get your workspace post-Covid ready

As we move into a new era, and people slowly return to the office, organisations are questioning traditional ideas on how work should be done, the role of the office and what the workspace should look like. Global real estate company JLL’s 2021 Top 10 Global CRE...