When it comes to vacations, many employees simply aren't taking their fair share. This is a mistake. Vacation doesn't just enrich your personal life, the relaxation effects recharge your batteries when you return. Lyndy van den Barselaar, MD of ManpowerGroup South...

King IVTM is set to have a major impact on how companies look at remuneration in 2019 and beyond. This is according to Dr Mark Bussin, exco member of the South African Reward Association (SARA) and chair of 21st Century, who says: "There has been a lot of discussion...

With the festive season and summer holidays around the corner in South Africa, this time of year is a peak business period for several industries - from retail to travel, hospitality and entertainment, etc - and these businesses will often hire additional seasonal...

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 plans for...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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 at the...

Unemployment will reduce drastically if empowerment is seen as a business and commercial opportunity. However, the group think and approach needs to change. This is according to Khonology CEO Michael Roberts, who believes empowerment programs can be sustainable, but...