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Don’t blow it up as you bow out : How you resign will have a lasting impact impact your future

Don’t blow it up as you bow out : How you resign will have a lasting impact impact your future

As 2025 draws to a close, employees planning to resign in the coming months (or in the new year) should prioritise leaving with grace, as resignations today are far more than a mere formality -

The future of independent contractors is structured, outcome-driven, and blended

The future of independent contractors is structured, outcome-driven, and blended

Marcel Capra, Chief Operations Officer of EQPlusIndependent contracting is moving out of the informal sector of the labour market. It is no longer a last-minute fix or a speculative hire. The model is maturing into a

Understanding LGBTQIA+ for real workplace inclusion

Understanding LGBTQIA+ for real workplace inclusion

By Lindiwe Maseko, Head of Human Resources at CMS South Africa South Africa's Constitution stands as a global pioneer, being the first in the world to expressly prohibit unfair discrimination based on sexual orientation. Meanwhile, the Employment

Movember – Mental health in sub-Saharan Africa is a threat

Movember – Mental health in sub-Saharan Africa is a threat

As Movember shines a global spotlight on men’s health, the conversation around mental wellbeing in the workplace has never been more urgent. Across sub-Saharan Africa, new data reveals a concerning mental health landscape - where 48% of

Can resourcing be an agility driver?

Can resourcing be an agility driver?

By Mark Mc Kerr, Managing Executive at Paracon by AdcorpSouth Africa’s talent paradox is sharper than ever. On the one hand, employers are struggling to fill mission-critical positions. In 2023, despite unemployment of 45.5% in

Workplace burnout becomes South Africa’s silent productivity killer

Workplace burnout becomes South Africa’s silent productivity killer

As businesses race to close out the year, a growing threat is quietly eroding South Africa’s productivity: workplace burnout. With 36% of employees experiencing daily stress and over 71% disengaged at work, the impact on the economy is staggering

Socioeconomic background continues to shape workplace belonging in South Africa

Socioeconomic background continues to shape workplace belonging in South Africa

Employees from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds experience a low level of workplace inclusion, even as their career advances and they rise through the ranks to senior leadership. This holds true across industries, job types, and regions.

The new currency of sustainable leadership is wellness reimagined

The new currency of sustainable leadership is wellness reimagined

At Tuesday Consulting’s most recent Table Talk Tuesday, Dr. Mothomang Diaho, a medical doctor and Gestalt-trained coach, challenged leaders to rethink how they view wellness in the workplace.“Burnout isn’t just an individual issue, it’s a

Constitutional Court reshapes parental leave legal landscape – What employers and employees should know

Constitutional Court reshapes parental leave legal landscape – What employers and employees should know

Sibusiso Dube, Partner, Layla Shah, Associate and Jessica Rushmere, Candidate Legal Practitioner, Bowmans The Constitutional Court of South Africa, in a judgment handed down on 3 October 2025, ushered in a new era for parental leave, one

The hidden cost of financial stress in the workplace

The hidden cost of financial stress in the workplace

Despite being employed, many South African workers continue to feel financially strained and it shows at work. Old Mutual's Savings & Investment Monitor 2023 found that 37% of South Africans consider themselves highly financially strained