Workplace 2020

Coworking on the rise, landlords must act swiftly to benefit

Aug 18, 2020

The need for space will be demand-led by business owners looking for space as a service, and want to pay for what they use - nothing more.

How well do women fare in the South African labour market?

Aug 12, 2020

Of the estimated 3-million job losses in South Africa between February and April 2020, twice as many jobs were lost by women than men.

Stay on the right side of COVID-19 regulations

Aug 12, 2020

All businesses permitted to operate must appoint a Compliance Officer to oversee compliance with COVID-19.

Cisco South Africa: The secret sauce of remote working

Aug 11, 2020

The level of technology availability, its utilisation, and adoption reflects a country’s current level of digital readiness.

Workplace bullying and sick leave during COVID-19

Aug 5, 2020

Encourage engagement with employees; ask if they feel safe with the protocols that have been implemented in the workplace.

Lockdown: A chance to change the face of workforce training

Aug 3, 2020

South Africa has now been under some form of lockdown for more than three months, says Faryn Pearson, Business Head, NEXT, the corporate division of MasterStart. If we’ve learned anything in that time, it’s that there’s no going back to the way things were. In...

Productivity rethink: Using lockdown lessons to create long-term competitive advantage

Aug 3, 2020

The synergy between happy customers and a happy workforce is enabled by processes - focusing on people and processes will improve productivity.

Why microlearning is making a big impact on business

Aug 1, 2020

Microlearning can help turn learning, training and advocacy into an organisation's most powerful business asset.

Mixed emotions about going back to work in a pandemic

Jul 26, 2020

If you notice that someone is struggling, reach out. Helping some else to feel less isolated could help dispel your own feelings of isolation.

Communicate clearly or the tower will come crumbling down

Jul 25, 2020

Initial straight-talking Covid-19 messages from President Ramaphosa saw support which it is unlike the ANC had seen in years.

Covid-19 impact on employee benefits, mental wellbeing

Jul 19, 2020

Telemedicine is increasingly being deployed by doctors to address health concerns online and provide consultations in a reasonably risk-free, virtual environment.

Expats may return to South Africa under special conditions

Jul 13, 2020

Many expatriates are stranded outside South Africa, and unable to return to South Africa since the international travel ban.

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