10 Tips for embracing change in 2023
How to overcome ‘change fatigue’ and create a winning working environment Let’s be honest we’re all tired. The truth is that fatigue is a very common feeling for most of us by the time December rolls around, as we deal with a year’s worth of pressure in addition to the demands of always being available […]
Avoid overworking your staff – here’s how
Everyone handles life’s pressures differently, which is no exception at the workplace. Some job-related stress may be unavoidable, such as leading a meeting for the first time, pitching new ideas to a client, or handling a difficult customer. However, as an employer, you might unintentionally contribute to your employees’ stress by overworking them, resulting in […]
Talent mobility is the key to the future of work
In today’s dynamic business environment, the need to adapt and keep up with client demands, changing market conditions, technology innovation, and increased globalisation, makes it imperative that companies proactively create a responsive workforce. This is where talent mobility comes into play. A talent mobility strategy enables high-performing employees to move around your organisation by strategically […]
Do actions speak louder than words in the business world?
It’s one thing to claim your company is customer-orientated, but talk can be cheap regarding what matters most to your business. The businesses that serve their customers effectively don’t proclaim it on bold billboards; they prove it through offering efficient advice, paying consistent attention to detail, and delivering long-term quality results. These tangible actions create […]
No work-no pay – what does the law say?
Many employers were left in the dark after the President of the Republic of South Africa declared a national state of disaster in terms of the Disaster Management Act, 2002, and implemented a national lockdown thereafter, as a means of reducing the spread of COVID-19. Employers who did not provide “essential services” were in an […]
Drafting employment contracts for ad hoc activities
It often happens that employers give instructions to employees that do not form part of their usual routine. This article will briefly discuss whether employees are obliged to execute all instructions received from their employer or supervisor, even if it is not what the employee was employed to do. As a point of departure, normally, […]
Effective communication channels in the workplace
In the workplace, effective communication between employees, employers and clients plays a vital role. Effective communication can be facilitated by using various communication channels. Communication channels refer to the mediums used to communicate within the workplace, for example, sending a message by email or telephone. A lot of thought must be given as to what […]