Supporting Employee Well-Being for a Thriving Workplace Balancing work, personal life, and health can be overwhelming. Many employees struggle with challenges that impact their physical and mental well-being, often without access to the support they...
As the global economy continues to limp along, a new trend has arisen whereby companies engage in a tactic called “quiet firing” in order to reduce the size of the workforce without having to pay severance packages. In South Africa, the term...
BPESA (Business Process Enabling South Africa), the national industry association for South Africa’s Global Business Services (GBS) sector, has unveiled a refreshed sector value proposition aimed at attracting increased foreign direct...
With boundaries between work and personal life growing blurrier than ever, there is a growing movement across the globe to formalise and even commit to policy, the right of employees to disconnect completely during personal downtime. While that is...
Negotiating a salary increase is a crucial career skill, yet many employees make mistakes that weaken their chances of success. In South Africa, where structured HR policies typically govern pay progression, employees must approach salary discussions...
Insights given by Dr Chris Blair. “The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted the world of work, reshaping not only where and how work gets done, but also redefining the role of human resources (HR) in supporting and driving organisational...
With just weeks left in 2024 for employees to assess and potentially change their medical scheme options for 2025, employers have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to help their staff make well-informed decisions. Annual selection windows...
By Dillon Gray, COO at IPT In the age of remote work, the ability to host effective virtual meetings is more critical than ever. Microsoft Teams has emerged as a leading platform for businesses looking to enhance their remote collaboration efforts...
South Africa’s workplaces are battling a silent mental health crisis, and according to a recent study by Sapien Labs’ fourth annual Mental State of the World Report, South Africa has the worst mental wellbeing levels ranking 69 out of 71 countries...
