Human Resource

The world has changed enormously and in fundamental ways, affecting the world of work and what is expected from employees, who face their own challenges as salaries fail to keep up with the cost of living.

The main purpose of the Unemployment Insurance Fund is to offer short-term financial support to its contributors should they ever become unemployed. Beneficiaries are encouraged to regularly check the progress of their payments to stay up to date with their claim status.

South African companies are rethinking how they reward employees as economic pressure continues to squeeze both businesses and households. 

New research has shown that 1 in 3 business leaders believe pay transparency will become standard practice soon. This could be the norm as early as 2029. 

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way organisations recruit talent, with many businesses now experimenting with AI-powered CV screening tools. 

When you go for a job interview the salary discussion is one of the most revealing parts of the entire interview, so Jack Hammer's Advaita Naidoo has some important advice on how to handle it. 

Work Has Never Been Better. So Why Does Working Feel So Much Worse? Ashwin Rajah, founder of Mindset Matters, reflects on Human Rights Day in SA and how this apply to the workplace. 

In today’s highly competitive job market, the hard work of finding and landing one’s dream job can often lead to disappointment and despondency which can cause applicants to drop the ball when they finally get invited for an interview. 

In 2025, the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs report underscored the value of skills in the new employment economy. Jessica Hawkey, Managing Director at redAcademy, explores why traditional graduate pipelines are struggling to produce work-ready talent. 

Today’s executives are under immense pressure to build strong, motivated teams while keeping the organisation performing at its best. But this simple goal is harder than ever to achieve. 

For business in 2026 AI is no longer a novelty - it is now a matter of practice - driven by the dual need of changing business models and the necessity to drive down costs.  Rowen Pillai explains the challenges for businesses in 2026. 

Rayond Langa, Group CEO of Leagas Delaney, shares the five traits that he's consistently seen in the best teams he's worked with, and had the privilege to lead.

The trend of companies cutting back on staff has been accelerating as AI quietly infiltrated entire layers of junior and specialist roles that once existed to support the experts. And this trend is only going to expand in 2026. 

More than 60% of South African companies identify skills shortages as a major barrier to transformation by 2030. Claressa Pretorius from Kelly explores how the problem is affecting local companies. 

Debbie Goodman explains the dangers of a new workplace phenomenon 'quiet cracking'. We have all the details for you on this worrying trend.

If most knowledge workers are going to be managing AI agents in the near future, the skills they need to develop now isn’t coding. Juanita Vorster explores what skills will be required as the workplace changes. 

Victimisation is another common form of bullying and there are many different ways in which a worker can be victimised. Victimisation is one of the most serious problems you can encounter in the workplace.

Despite impacting millions of women at the peak of their careers, menopause continues to be a taboo subject in professional environments. 

Hybrid work is here to stay, so its more important than ever for employers to ensure that their staff can access company networks and online services easily, says iStore Business Executive Head Sudesh Pillay.

Poor candidate experiences in corporate hiring not only drive away top talent but also inflict lasting damage on company reputations. Organisations would do well to consider the unintended impact of flawed hiring practices, according to a leadership expert