How to combat mid-year fatigue
As we find ourselves in the middle of the year, many individuals that I speak to, both leaders and team members, experience a sense of fatigue. By Anja van Beek, talent strategist, leadership and HR expert, and executive coach Do you ever feel like the fatigue is an...
Get creative about skills retention in SA
Crumbling infrastructure. Loadshedding. Rampant crime and corruption. These are just some of the reasons why many highly skilled South African professionals are choosing to relocate to other countries - where the infrastructure is stable, the lights stay on, and their...
Reinventing the approach to personal skills to stay relevant and retain staff
The world is evolving at a rapid pace and only those who actively commit to keeping up will be relevant in a few years' time. That may sound alarmist, but it's true. Like a 5000m track event, if someone lets the gap between themselves and the frontrunners grow too...
Restraint of trade: enforceable contract clause or a bullying tactic?
Many employers rely on a restraint of trade to protect their business interests when an employee leaves the company. But, given that the constitution affords everyone the right to engage in their chosen profession and utilise their skills to earn a livelihood, are...
Is the annual performance review still relevant?
The world of work has changed dramatically over the past few years, even before the pandemic and the rise in remote work cemented new ways of working. But while many historic business processes and practices have long since fallen along the wayside in favour of more...
Age is really just a number in the multi-generational workforce
For the first time ever, five generations are working side by side in the workplace. With advancements in health and subsequent age, which are seeing employees retiring at a later stage in life, we are living in a time of a powerful, experienced, and diverse...
The benefits of being an independent contractor
The South African tech landscape is known for its dynamic and innovative nature. And while not new, the post-pandemic world has embraced independent contractors at a scale previously unimagined. As we progress further into the digital age and hybrid working...
Progress and hurdles on retirement reform, NHI
Over the past day, the South African government has made headway with two hot topics around the long-awaited legislation for the "two-pot" retirement system and the National Health Insurance (NHI) bill. By Yolandi Esterhuizen, director: product compliance at Sage AME...
How to bridge chasm between education and employment
Practical skills and proven expertise are expected of job seekers, so how do graduates bridge the gap between experience and employment asks Philisa Mvunyiswa, recruitment consultant at Altron Karabina. The gap between completing education and finding a job can be a...
SA employers are desperate for IT talent
A massive 78% of local organisations are struggling to find the IT talent they need, with demand for skilled IT professionals increasing by 29% in the last 12 months, according to the most recent ManpowerGroup South Africa Employment Outlook Survey. This goes against...
The collaborative role of management and HR
As organisations face an array of challenges in the future, it is imperative that both management and Human Resources (HR) collaborate effectively to navigate the evolving landscape today. By Tebogo Sethabela, data analyst at 21st Century The future demands...
Embracing the power of digital workspaces
In today's fast-paced business environment, the traditional concept of a fixed office space is being challenged by the rise of digital workspaces. A digital workspace is an integrated technology framework that revolutionises how staff access and manage their...