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 […]
Article provided by TomTom When you need to make every cent count, relying on blind faith in your staff while they are out of the office is a risk you cannot afford. A mobile workforce management solution can give you peace of mind, maximise efficiency and make your staff’s lives easier too. The number of […]
Article provided by Sanlam and written by Jan Truter from Labourwise (www.labourwise.co.za ) For the employment of a foreigner to be ‘legal’, the person must have permission to live and work in South Africa; for example, be in possession of a valid work permit or have refugee status. What does an employer do if a work […]
