Temp workers still need to fight for permanancy
Despite the Constitutional Court ruling on Temporary Employment Services (TES) of placed workers being deemed employees of the client, employees should not have an automatic expectation of being transferred onto the books of the client. This is the word from Advocate...
Don’t fake it to make it …
Securing a suitable career path is undeniably one of the most difficult decisions one must make in life - especially in the South African environment where opportunities are hard to come by. With the reality of background screening steadily becoming a compulsory...
Avoid these common payroll pitfalls
Payroll management sounds simple, but it is surprisingly easy for a growing business to make payroll mistakes if it does not have robust processes and systems in place. In some cases, an error can have serious consequences for a business, ranging from damaging...
Hospitality Industry 4.0 still needs the human touch
While the Fourth Industrial Revolution presents immense opportunity for particularly the hospitality industry, the people-centred nature of these businesses will likely see human capital remaining an equally integral component to organisational success. "The Fourth...
Graduate recruitment platform invests in the young talent
South African businesses have a new platform to recruit skilled graduates, interns and apprentices and in the process invest in developing South Africa's bright young talent. RecruitAGraduate.co.za is a new online recruitment platform from the award-winning founder...
Technology at the core of employee engagement and talent retention
Next-generation core systems technology like Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Talent is redefining the process of employee engagement and talent retention. This is according to Bernadette Froelich, human capital manager at Microsoft Gold Certified partner DAC Systems....
The Learning Resource: the professional bricklayer
The trade of bricklayer is one of the oldest in the world and remains a valuable skill that can help anyone build an amazing career. The career: Bricklayer A bricklayer is a skilled artisan and critical to the building industry. You form the foundation of the...
Are background checks worth the added cost?
For some organisations, the act of screening potential hires is not a necessity. Often, the added cost and effort required for pre-screening serve as an understandable deterrent to business owners who would consider skipping the background check process altogether....
How to find and land the best graduate for your business
Social media is awash with pictures of proud graduates, degree in hand and ready to embark on the next stage in their lives: searching for their first job and building the career of their dreams. Unfortunately, too many of them will soon be confronted with the...
Why soft skills are hot skills
Soft skills are in demand from employers and can help employees make transitions to new roles or advance their careers, even in the evolving landscape where the lifespan of skills is shorter than ever. "While some might focus solely on the advancement of their...
Wellness initiatives essential for company growth
Given the amount of time employees spend at the office, the work environment needs to offer more personal health, wellness, and lifestyle support than ever. Ruth Wotela, people wellness executive at SilverBridge, believes that happy and healthy people are more...
The human right to psychological safety at work
Human Rights Day in South Africa commemorates ordinary people asserting themselves and standing united to proclaim their rights. It serves as a reminder of people's rights and the costs paid for it. By Dr Renate Scherrer, MD of JvR Consulting Psychologists Despite the...