Human Resource

Discussions on employment equity and affirmative action often end without agreement - even about the terms being used. A new work by Professor Harish Jain provides some valuable guidance on dealing with these issues.

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.
 

As South Africa prepares to commemorate Women's Day on August 9, 2024, The BEE Chamber stands in solidarity with women across the nation, recognising their invaluable contributions to society and advocating for greater gender equality in the workplace.

Labour legislation in South Africa is heavily weighted in favour employees. The heavy protection of employees against being dismissed make it very difficult for employers to run efficient workplaces.

So, how good of an investment is HR technology really? Can it genuinely improve a company’s bottom line?

At first glance, fixed-term employment contracts may appear to offer a convenient solution for managing workforce needs and circumventing the complexities associated with permanent employment. However, a closer examination reveals that fixed-term employment contracts are far from the straightforward answer they seem to be.

In the South African context unfair discrimination could include, but is not limited to, discrimination on arbitrary or subjective grounds such as race, gender, family responsibility, religion, age, disability, opinion, and trade union affiliation.

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.

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.

Employee absenteeism is one of the biggest financial threats faced by employers. This is firstly because, where employees are absent, the work can either not get done or must be done by other employees who all have their own jobs to do.

Ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time is a non-negotiable priority for all businesses. Accurate payroll fosters trust, enhances job satisfaction and cultivates a positive organisational culture.

Check Point Software Technology a leading AI-powered, cloud-delivered cybersecurity platform provider, is pleased to announce a significant partnership with Falcon Business Institute. This collaboration underscores Check Point SecureAcademy’s commitment to advancing cybersecurity education worldwide.

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.

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.

The law only allows misconduct if the employee’s misconduct is so serious that it makes continued employment intolerable. One factor that could constitute such intolerability is the employee’s destruction of the trust relationship.

Risk management is the process of identifying, assessing and controlling risks to an organisation’s capital, investments, and/or profits.
 

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.

When it comes to talent retention in business some analysts think of employees as fixed assets - others look at them more as free agents. We look at the pros and cons of each approach.

With digital permeating every aspect of business operations, the need for streamlined, efficient and scalable processes is more important than ever. This is where software-as-a-service (SaaS) can be game-changing. However, even if your business is considering transitioning to a cloud environment, the benefits can be significant.