New draft Employment Equity sector targets – What does this mean for employers?
The Department of Employment and Labour has just concluded seven days of virtual consultation sessions with employers and industry stakeholders across all industry sectors to discuss the proposed Employment Equity numerical sector targets. This follows on from the announcement of the commencement of the Employment Equity Amendment Act, No. 4 of 2022 (“EE Amendment Act”) […]
Online Networking
Online Networking How to make professional connections remotely and why it matters. On paper, networking is a relatively simple task. Mingle with like-minded professionals while sipping wine and you greatly increase your chances of landing a coveted role or building your dream career. Pre-COVID, gearing up for a networking event, you would probably have walked […]
Avoiding Burnout in Your Business
Avoiding Burnout in Your Business Everyone handles life’s pressures differently, and this is no exception in the workplace. Some job-related stress can be unavoidable, such as leading a meeting for the first time, pitching new ideas to a client or servicing a difficult customer. However, as an employer, you might unintentionally contribute to your employees’ […]
Welcome to your child’s new classroom – Your home
Welcome to your child’s new classroom – Your home Since the beginning of the pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns, children have had to approach their education in a whole new way. At the same time, parents have had to take on a much more involved role in their children’s educational journey. Although schools have reopened […]
Employee wellness
Written by Angela Goemans-Leith Employee wellness is an important matter in the workplace. When thinking about wellness, the absence of illness often comes to mind. However, wellness also includes good mental and physical health and wellbeing. As such, it is not simply lacking a negative state, but it is the active presence of a positive […]
Staying engaged while working remotely
Staying engaged while working remotely Written by Angela Goemans-Leith “Taking charge of your engagement at work can be incredibly rewarding…” Although some individuals have been working remotely for years, due to the nature of their work, the COVID-19 pandemic has made most people familiar with the experience. Remote work has a unique set of challenges, […]
Forced COVID-19 testing
On 15 March 2020, President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a national state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa. And just a week later, like many other countries around the world, South Africa entered a total national lockdown which lasted 5 weeks before being gradually eased towards the end of the year. […]
Stop over analysing and become more productive
When working on projects with a multiplicity of components, making correct and timely decisions is critical to productivity and progress. However, the weight of each individual decision can feel like a large burden that hinders progress rather than encourages it. This struggle to make decisions and know when to take action is called analysis paralysis. Analysis paralysis, in the simplest sense, is the trouble created when you are presented with […]
Why you need to have a work-life balance
Why you need to have a work-life balance Having a job and a steady income plays a significant role in any person’s life, as it keeps us afloat and drives us to reach our full professional potential. However, when we have an unhealthy work-life balance, this can all come tumbling down. An employee’s ability to […]
The importance of having a positive attitude in the workplace
The importance of having a positive attitude in the workplace Having employees with bulky CVs, filled with experience and skills, doesn’t always result in a successful and effective workplace. If you think about it, what is the use of experience and skills if the employee can’t see it through with the right attitude. The right […]