When it comes to the issue of leave, one of the biggest challenges facing both employer and employee is the misuse of sick leave. A recent study by Occupational Care South Africa and Statistics South Africa found that an average of 15% of employees are absent on any...

The vote in favour of Brexit, the uncoupling of Britain from the EU, has captured the world's attention as markets strain under its economic implications. With both regions hosting a large chunk of the world's cloud software and services, many South African companies...

Offices environments have evolved drastically over recent years. Advances in technology have transformed the work place and continue to play a vital role in changing the way business is done. A major shift from yesteryear, the modern office offers mobility,...

South Africa has come a long way since the first democratic elections in 1994, but in the field of education, many inequalities still remain, writes Gizelle McIntyre, director of The Institute of People Development. As the late Nelson Mandela once said, "education is...

South African companies are increasingly offering top executives paid sabbaticals as part of their remuneration packages, in an effort to lure and retain top talent. "In the past, sabbaticals - or the request for one - were frowned upon and were rare outside of...

In the constantly evolving business environment, corporate social responsibility (CSR) has fast become integral piece of the puzzle for running a successful business or brand. In a world where people want to make a difference more than ever and want their employers,...