Jul 12, 2021
The myth of “functional alcoholism” is one that the South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (Sanca) continuously tries to dispel. This is the word from Sanca’s Thembekile Msane, who says: “The misnomer ‘functional...
Jul 7, 2021
Two recent decisions from labour dispute resolution forums have dealt with discipline of employees for failing to observe Covid-19 protocols – one dismissal was found to be fair while the other unfair. Understanding the circumstances and differentiators of these...
Jul 7, 2021
Research shows that human resources (HR) professionals play a pivotal role in accelerating digital transformation, and helping the industry to upskill, reskill and train people so businesses can recalibrate, recover and grow. “Ever since March 2020 we’ve...
Jul 6, 2021
With the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic many employees suddenly found themselves working from home and with it – flexibility and autonomy, a perk that many had desired for years, becoming an overnight reality. Helene Vermaak, business director at corporate...
Jul 5, 2021
The youth of South Africa – now more than ever – is becoming more assertive of the demands and aspirations they wish to see represented in their economy. In fact, the skills and innovation of younger workers are becoming more important than ever as South...
Jul 2, 2021
The past year has fundamentally changed the way we work. It has encouraged us to reimagine our workspaces as community hubs to accommodate a more hybrid workstyle. Regardless of how companies work post-pandemic, virtual, in-person, or a combination of both, the...
