What can be done about SA's absenteeism rate?
Reports that South Africa’s decline in global competitiveness can be attributed to a combination of absenteeism through sick days and presenteeism as a result of workers who are present but...
View ArticleStaff get a taste of BON hospitality
The HR team at BON Hotels are often complimented for their creative and original ideas in their approach to staff incentives and training. One such good idea comes in the form of the Best of BON...
View ArticleOccupational Health and Safety - draft Ergonomic Regulations
One of the key issues for human resource practitioners is providing a safe and secure working environment. Although this is not the sole responsibility of human resource departments, the well-being of...
View ArticleThree keys to cultivating a happy work environment
Creating a happy working environment is critical to productivity, employee satisfaction and profitability. There are three key elements impacting on the cultivation of such environments; management...
View ArticlePoor air quality in the office is a productivity killer
People who work in poorly-ventilated offices with higher levels of indoor pollutants and carbon dioxide (CO2) have significantly lower cognitive functioning which severely damages their productivity....
View ArticleHave your fire safety obligations run away with you?
With the recent factory fire in Durban, employers are reminded of how quickly a burning building can translate into tragedy and destruction. The fire broke out at a wax production facility south of...
View ArticleWork related back disorders driving absenteeism
Work-related back disorders are a significant and increasing problem in office workplaces the world over and a major contributor to rising absenteeism. Richard Andrews, Managing Director of Inspiration...
View ArticleChristmas and end-of-year events: a right to party?
There is no requirement in any South African labour legislation, including the Labour Relations Act, 66 of 1995 and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 75 of 1997, that an employer must host a...
View ArticleLegalising dagga creates a minefield in the workplace
South Africa seems to be following the trend in the United States to legalise cannabis. Last year, Judge Dennis Davis ruled in a full bench decision of the Western Cape High Court, that the use and...
View ArticleWhat is the impact of the Facebook data breach?
The millions of Facebook profiles analysed by Cambridge Analytica constitute one of the biggest breaches of personal information to date. The data was collected through an application accessed by...
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