By Walter van der Merwe, CEO of Fedgroup Life In the modern workplace employee benefits have become an essential tool to attract and retain the best staff. As such, many companies now offer comprehensive benefit packages that include group risk cover, wellness schemes, medical aid, income protection and retirement savings. If managed correctly, these elements […]
Bunny Majaja from HOT 91.9 FM (NSBC Media Partner) interviews Daniela Bascelli, Marketing & Communications Manager at PNet. Daniela and Bunny talk about PNet, what sets this online job portal apart and how they bring thousands of job seekers and recruiters together on a daily basis. They explore the current state of the Internet and social media in South Africa and […]
Article provided by Debt Rescue Are your employees financially stressed? According to the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG), one in four employees is diagnosed with depression. Our workforce is stressed and depressed mainly due to job shortages, economic instability and inflation rates. It’s important for workers to be mentally healthy in the workplace […]
Comment by Walter van der Merwe, CEO at FedGroup Life Increasingly, the SME sector is recognising that if it wishes to attract and retain staff, employee benefit (EB) offerings need to be made a part of their overall packages. Additionally, many recognise the role EB plays in eliminating the cycle of inter-generational poverty – by […]
Article provided by Transunion Admit it. Despite the endless articles on how new technology is going to revolutionise the way we do business, the think-pieces on disruption, those glowing commentaries on virtual reality (VR), 3D printing and more, you’re feeling some trepidation about the digital future. You’re not alone, as this year’s World Economic Forum […]
An employee handbook is a great communication tool that can be used by businesses to convey their culture and values to new and current employees. It is important that it inspires one to read it instead of being a bland and boring document which people sign for but never read. Your handbook should answer two […]
Article provided by Sanlam and written by Jan Truter from Labourwise (www.labourwise.co.za) From time to time there are calls from civil society or trade unions for citizens to participate in protest action. This could result in employees staying away from work. Given the possibility of widespread disruption, the question is how should employers respond to such […]
