Human resource

This Women’s Month ActionCOACH Southern Africa is hosting their 5th annual Thriving Women’s Entrepreneur Summit on 16 August between 09:00 and 12:30. Free of charge to ensure inclusive access, the diverse, women-only speakers tackle a range of topics intended to empower, motivate, and engage South African business owners.
 

While increased jobs, more social grants, and a lower cost of living are all key focus areas of addressing poverty in one of the world’s most unequal countries, an often-neglected part of poverty is the concept of the working poor. These are employed and hardworking South Africans who do not earn enough wages to maintain a dignified standard of living for their families despite earning the legislated minimum wage.
 

The World Economic Forum (WEF) indicates that employees will have 9 – 12 jobs in their lifetime. Salary needs, shifting roles, restructuring, retrenchments, toxic work environments, technology, and flexible work arrangements are common reasons people change jobs.

Celebrity psychologist and international speaker Charissa Bloomberg has a history of applying her skills in the engineering, mining, and construction industries. Here, she shares her approach, from initial needs analysis to the human element that should never be underestimated.

The workplace is one of the most important social resources in a typical adult’s life but more meetings, faceless chats and fewer work friends is fuelling an epidemic of loneliness according to Linda Trim, Director at Giant Leap, one of SA’s largest workplace design consultancies. 

As the Managing Director of leading global relocations company Crown Relocations South Africa, Ian Pettey has witnessed firsthand the myriad challenges employees and their families face when embarking on a journey of international relocation.

From juggling limited resources to keeping up with ever-changing legislation and regulations, it's not surprising that small business owners often become overwhelmed by the many challenges they face. Amid these, managing payroll and HR tasks can be particularly burdensome, diverting attention and resources away from core business objectives.

With technological advancements rapidly changing the face of work and employees having to acquire essential new skills, the need for corporate training has never been greater.

Employees encounter many disturbances throughout the day. Research conducted by Microsoft suggests that it takes just over 23 minutes for employees to regain focus after being interrupted. 

There is an increasing awareness globally of the impact of ADHD in the workplace. Yet in South Africa, the challenges and opportunities associated with neurodiversity in adults and specifically adults in the workforce, remain comparatively under-examined. This is to the detriment of both affected employees and companies overlooking the value neurodiverse individuals can bring to their teams, a leadership expert says.

The eThekwini Furniture Cluster (EFC) is excited to announce the launch of its Customer Compass Programme, aimed at empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the local furniture sector. This initiative seeks to align its offering with what big customers are looking for, to drive innovation, foster inclusive growth, and facilitate transformative change within the industry.

In today’s competitive job market, candidates often find themselves at a crossroads: should they stay loyal to a single company and build their career over a number of years, or embrace more rapid package growth by moving frequently when the chance arrives?

Digital technology is reshaping our lives—especially the ways we handle financial transactions. Both consumers and merchants have options, and should exercise them, to fully engage in the digital economy without fear, capitalizing on the myriad of choices and opportunities now available.

The start of a new year is the perfect time for reflection. Over the holidays, I revisited my participation at a corporate health and wellness conference in 2016. As a speaker then, I explored “The Value of Sensory Intelligence® for Health and Wellness in the Corporate Industry”.

South Africa is a nation rich in diverse cultures and religions, and certain beliefs and practices are deeply ingrained in the lives of those who adhere to them. Indeed, our constitution explicitly acknowledges the country’s multiplicity of cultural and traditional beliefs, and many people consider these to be an integral part of their personal identity.

As South Africa moves into 2024, the landscape of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) is poised for significant shifts. The B-BBEE framework has been a cornerstone of Economic Transformation in our country, aiming to address historical imbalances and promote inclusive Economic Growth. 

Mr Price Group stands as one of South Africa's foremost retail giants, offering an extensive array of job opportunities across various domains. For individuals aspiring to join their dynamic team, here is a step-by-step guide on how to navigate the application process for Mr Price jobs.

The Pick n Pay Group is one of Africa’s largest and most consistently successful retailers of food, general merchandise and clothing. If you’re interested in a career with them, this is how you can apply for jobs at Pick n Pay.

eLearning experienced significant changes this year. Focus shifted from content to employees as L&D professionals pushed for eLearning solutions that support their organizational goals. 

A happy workplace has become ever more important considering the disruptions to and questioning of the traditional models over the past three years - and solving it will add trillions to the global economy.