Nov 16, 2018
As of 2018, nearly half of the baby boomer generation – those born between 1946 and 1960 – have reached the full retirement age of 66. Lyndy van den Barselaar, MD of ManpowerGroup South Africa, explains that most workforces are already creating contingency...
Nov 15, 2018
Since implementing its innovative discretionary time off (DTO) leave policy in January last year, SilverBridge Holdings has reported an overwhelming positive reception from staff resulting in employees better balancing their work and personal lives. Ruth Wotela,...
Nov 5, 2018
In the ever-changing world of work, organisational transformation is now par for the course, and the impacts of globalisation and digitisation mean that organisations are faced with the need to restructure, as well as to recruit and develop all levels of employees. In...
Nov 2, 2018
During these uncertain economic times with competitors lurking around every corner, no business can afford to lose momentum in the market. Unfortunately, disengaged employees can negatively impact the growth and long-term success of an organisation. Ian McAlister,...
Oct 12, 2018
Smartphones offer customers the ability to place orders with just the tap of a finger – be it takeout, merchandise or a taxi ride. With the growing popularity of convenience ordering in South Africa, strangers are having to come into contact with each other on a...
Oct 11, 2018
While there is no denying the importance of networking in the modern business environment, it is important to note that not all networking is the same. ManpowerGroup South Africa’s MD Lyndy van den Barselaar recommends five networking practices you should leave...
