Bring out the best in your employees
A committed and passionate workforce could mean the difference between an average business and an outstanding organisation. Robin Sharma talks about what it takes to build a winning team that will...
View ArticlePromoting wellness at work
Stress, depression and dissatisfaction are some of the elements that characterise workplaces today. Not surprisingly the health of employees is fast deteriorating, causing low productivity and high...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Take the time to balance life - HR specialists
People tend to neglect the skill of managing time effectively in favour of other priorities in the workplace. However, human resource experts agree that business success and achieving a healthy...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fight flu at work the old-fashioned way this winter
With the scientific community still undecided on the effectiveness of flu vaccines, Dr. Lerato Motshudi of Alexander Forbes Health says there are other, proven, ways to reduce the transmission of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Happier employees benefit all of us
Better working environments can reduce absenteeism, saving the economy billions per year. The country’s best employers boast a 46% lower rate of absenteeism than the average South African company,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Managing absenteeism
In a recent article in “The Star” it was stated that South Africa lost R3.9 billion worth of output last year due to sick leave and absenteeism. There are many reasons for this, some of which are...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Accommodating employees with hearing impairments
Siyakha Consulting, one of South Africa’s disability recruitment specialists, has focussed its attention on assisting businesses to successfully integrate employees with hearing impairments into the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Is it your job to satisfy employee needs?
Are your employees happy, content and fulfilling their desires and needs at work? Employee satisfaction plays a key role in any company and their levels of productivity. Why not make a start by...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Going green at the office
Sustainability is the new buzzword – both at work, and at home. Consumers are quickly going ‘green’, and are demanding that companies do as well. Naturally, no company can claim to be environmentally...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Top employers in SA show trend towards green thinking
By adjusting company policies to reduce travel and keep buildings greener, organisations can play a significant role in reducing South Africa’s concerning carbon footprint.South Africa is one of the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Managing absenteeism to the benefit of your organisation
Employee absenteeism costs the South African economy between R12 -16 billion per annum, according to information supplied by Occupational Care South Africa (OCSA).“Absenteeism in the workplace needs to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Workspace design linked to productivity
Workspace set-up and decoration is directly connected to employee productivity, says JP Beukes, CEO of interior design company OnePointZero.“Not all businesses have the luxury of being able to hire a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The hands-on approach to wellbeing and empowerment
A new on-site solution to overworked and stressed out employees is simultaneously providing employment opportunities to women in SA.With South Africa’s unemployment figure standing at 25,6% (based on...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Employers urged to comply with health, safety laws
The Department of Labour has warned employers who fail to comply with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) laws that they will face the full might of the law.Speaking at the Inspectors’ Conference...
View ArticleClik here to view.
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 ArticleClik here to view.
Staff 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 ArticleClik here to view.
Accommodating employees with hearing impairments
Siyakha Consulting, one of South Africa’s disability recruitment specialists, has focussed its attention on assisting businesses to successfully integrate employees with hearing impairments into the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Is it your job to satisfy employee needs?
Are your employees happy, content and fulfilling their desires and needs at work? Employee satisfaction plays a key role in any company and their levels of productivity. Why not make a start by...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Going green at the office
Sustainability is the new buzzword – both at work, and at home. Consumers are quickly going ‘green’, and are demanding that companies do as well. Naturally, no company can claim to be environmentally...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Top employers in SA show trend towards green thinking
By adjusting company policies to reduce travel and keep buildings greener, organisations can play a significant role in reducing South Africa’s concerning carbon footprint.South Africa is one of the...
View Article
