What companies need to know about quiet quitting

Quiet quitting is a new term that refers to an employee doing the bare minimum when it comes to their work responsibilities, which has the potential to negatively impact their employer. Reasons for this could be burnout from being overworked, perceiving saying...

How to proactively uproot alcohol and drug abuse in the workplace

A sober workforce is both a legislative and an operational requirement. By Rhys Evans, MD at ALCO-Safe Employers have a duty to ensure a safe working environment, which includes a duty to prevent intoxicated persons from entering the workplace. This is especially...

Busting 5 myths about a career in IT

Many people still have misconceptions about what it means to be an IT pro. Geshan Naicker, IT manager at Itec, busts five of the most common myths about a career in IT. Myth 1 – You need a degree While there is nothing wrong with getting a university degree in...

Confidentiality clauses and whistleblowing make for a tangled HR web

South Africa’s labour law is generally considered to be substantial and in-depth, covering a broad spectrum of rules and regulations. Legislation is now even more significant because of the importance placed on data use and protection, and the significance of...