In The Workplace

Companies with high employee engagement tend to have several advantages over those with low engagement, as engaged employees lead to higher retention statistics, increased productivity and job satisfaction – which can all, in turn, improve a company’s reputation and competitive advantage.

In the dynamic landscape of modern business, the formulation and implementation of effective policies are crucial to an organization's success and sustainability. Policies serve as the backbone of organizational operations, providing a framework that guides decision-making, ensures compliance with legal and ethical standards, and fosters a cohesive corporate culture. 

‘Decent work’ not only ensures excellent working conditions, but a sustainable building industry as well. The Building Industry Bargaining Council unpacks the role of employers, workers and the public at large.

Several recent reports indicate that the effects of diminished global mental wellbeing have become a new normal, with mental wellbeing remaining at a post-pandemic low amidst the turmoil of current world events and crises. The workplace is no exception: employees are more distracted and anxious than they have been since the early days of the pandemic, and there is a clear link between mental health and work performance.

Michael Gullan provides solutions on how organisations can foster a high-performance culture while mitigating burnout and stress on their management teams.

Despite an almost full return to the office, it seems Friday's have been ceded to the work from home advocates as a compromise - without productivity falling in a heap. 

Meeting deadlines, overwhelming duties; these are some of the main causes of stress in the working environment. Here's Academy Training Group's tips on how to handle pressure in the workplace.

Most virtual meetings aren’t stimulating enough to keep people alert - overall people reported sleepiness levels 28% higher in virtual meetings compared to face-to-face meetings. But there are strategies to create more productive calls and keep cognition healthy and high. 

In today's dynamic and competitive professional landscape, the concept of work readiness has emerged as a pivotal determinant of success for individuals entering or navigating the workforce. As industries evolve and demands shift, the ability to seamlessly transition from educational settings to real-world employment becomes increasingly crucial.

As more organisations understand that the workplace landscape has permanently changed, the focus in 2024 will be less on how many people come into the office and more on how the office can support people’s needs according to Linda Trim, Director at Giant Leap, one of SA’s largest workplace design consultancies. 

Having goals at the start of a new year is important. Of course, setting them is easy. However, achieving and maintaining them always prove to be difficult. Dr Annemarie Lombard, Founder, Thought Leader, Workshop Facilitator, and Author at Sensory Intelligence Consulting gives 5 tips on enhancing a work environment.

There is a growing gap between what employees say and do when it comes to office working according to Linda Trim, Director at Giant Leap, one of SA’s largest workplace design consultancies.

Few seasoned business travellers still regard multi-day work trips with the enthusiasm their younger selves did. In fact, business travel leaves most people exhausted and not exactly energetically productive.

Change strategies are crucial in various scenarios, including when an organisation suffers from market disruptions, significant growth, or restructuring. Change initiatives fail more often than projects do, change initiatives fail about 80% of the time.

Finding the right employee for your business is tough. Keeping the employees you’ve found can be even tougher.

Employees are easy to find. But great employees are scarce. We’re not just talking about people who show up at work on time and complete all their tasks.

Most people tend to avoid disagreements in the workplace and even more so with a senior colleague. Here's how to tackle a disagreement with someone senior to you in your workplace.

Once you are out of school and finished your tertiary education, you really don’t expect to encounter bullying, but the sad reality is that bullying is rife in the workplace.

At some point in your career, it’s likely you’ll need to expand your team. When that happens you’ll want to hire the best people.

We all have crucial conversation moments, in the workplace, at home and in social gatherings. Here's how you should tackle these crucial conversations.