Jan 9, 2015
Research on workplace stress, initiated by the American Psychological Association, released in March this year showed that among 1 501 adults aged 18+, residing in the US, more than one-third of American workers experience chronic stress – attributed to low salaries,...
Jan 9, 2015
If there is one key takeaway from 2014 for businesses it is the need to retain focus on core services/ solutions – that which makes up the fabric of a business, the reason it operates and its value proposition, says James McKerrell, CEO, CRS Technologies. The HR...
Jan 8, 2015
The beginning of the year is always a good time to make a fresh start. If you’re planning to do so by changing jobs or careers, be sure to make the most of the powerful tools that online skills and job portals offer you for managing your career, says Heidi Duvenage,...
Jan 6, 2015
All organisations are required by law to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), which specifies a zero tolerance approach to intoxication in the workplace, says Rhys Evans, director of ALCO-Safe. This includes both alcohol and narcotic substances....
Dec 11, 2014
Many companies see training as a luxury, meaning that it is often one of the first areas organisations cut back on when their budgets come under pressure. As much I believe in the value of on-the-job training, there are certain skills and competencies where formal...
Dec 5, 2014
Improved access to smartphones has put the power of change into the hands of many, and in a labour surplus economy like South Africa’s, where there is an overflow of low skilled and unemployed workers, mobile technology is a key tool for improving communication...
