Workplace 2020

Back to work forconstruction industry, but not business as usual

Jul 12, 2020

Many architects are using virtual reality headsets which enable clients to experience a site or building as if they were actually there.

Remote work doesn’t mean have to mean loneliness and disconnection

Jul 12, 2020

In the current situation, every manager also needs to invest time in understanding the organisation’s mental health benefits and resources, like an employee assistance program.

Boosting employee morale in times of uncertainty

Jul 7, 2020

The only certainty in life is that there will be uncertainty - having a clear plan on how to keep employees engaged and connected can help mitigate these times.

How top US CEOs see future after Covid-19

Jul 7, 2020

Employees who work from home generally reported higher work satisfaction and reflected more positively in the attitudinal survey, and attrition fell by more than 50%

Pandemic calls for ‘balanced’ strategy for technical audits

Jul 7, 2020

There are several minimum requirements in the field of engineering for a remote audit to be an acceptable alternative to a site visit.

Technology helps mining company get back to work

Jun 10, 2020

One of South Africa’s oldest mining companies has rolled out a high-tech thermal screening solution at one of its mines in Limpopo and at its Sandton head office as part of a wide-ranging initiative to protect its employees from the spread of Covid-19. The solution,...

Tough times ahead: take care of your ability to fund a health crisis

Jun 10, 2020

South Africa’s post Covid-19 economy is looking dire and many South Africans face the prospect of unplanned financial hardship for at least the medium-term. Reprioritising household budgets will be key in navigating through the months ahead, while ensuring that...

Culture and Toxicity: Get the acid out the organisation

Jun 10, 2020

Workplace toxicity spreads into every crevice and cranny and can mean the end of a successful business if not dealt with. By Chris Ogden, CEO of RubiBlue Toxic workplaces are common. They’re also destructive and can cause the organisation to lose its best people as...

Covid-19: Can employees withdraw from the workplace?

Jun 10, 2020

Employees returning to work from the Covid-19 lockdown will need to show reasonable justification if they halt work on the basis that they are exposed to the virus. By Kenneth Coster, partner at Webber Wentzel Legal provisions allowing employees to withdraw from a...

Digital workers may just save us in the most unexpected ways

May 27, 2020

Covid-19 looks to be the tipping point for the world of work. Traditional organisations, which for so long demanded their employees’ physical presence have been forced to rethink their views. Thanks to South Africa’s lockdown, the impossible has rapidly become the new...

Re-imagine remuneration in the time of Covid-19

May 27, 2020

Covid-19’s most lasting effect may be prompting us to think differently. For me, this global crisis provides a heaven-sent opportunity to rethink the way we look at remuneration and, more broadly, work. By Nicol Mullins, chartered reward specialist and exco member of...

Remote management and the challenges of a scattered workforce

May 27, 2020

Looking at the world of work today, it has been cut in half. On one side is the office, the traffic and the regular flow of people into places and roles. On the other is the remote workforce, with staff doing their best to complete their roles using digital tools and...

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