The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into workforce planning is revolutionising how organisations prepare for the demands of the future. In South Africa, where unemployment stands at 33% (Stats SA, 2024) and skills mismatches persist, AI...
50% of your workforce might be sleep-deprived How South African businesses can improve productivity by addressing staff sleep problems Workplace wellness has long been recognised as important in employee engagement and retention, and productivity...
Sorry to be that guy… but we need to talk. South Africa has a public holiday problem. Officially, we clock in 12 public holidays a year – more than Australia (10), the US (10 federal), and the UK (8). But it’s not just the quantity that’s...
By Fifi Sali, Human Capital Executive at Vuma, a MAZIV company Health and safety in the South African workplace has long been treated as a compliance exercise, and something to be checked off a list to satisfy a business’s adherence to the...
Supporting Employee Well-Being for a Thriving Workplace Balancing work, personal life, and health can be overwhelming. Many employees struggle with challenges that impact their physical and mental well-being, often without access to the support they...
As the global economy continues to limp along, a new trend has arisen whereby companies engage in a tactic called “quiet firing” in order to reduce the size of the workforce without having to pay severance packages. In South Africa, the term...
BPESA (Business Process Enabling South Africa), the national industry association for South Africa’s Global Business Services (GBS) sector, has unveiled a refreshed sector value proposition aimed at attracting increased foreign direct...
With boundaries between work and personal life growing blurrier than ever, there is a growing movement across the globe to formalise and even commit to policy, the right of employees to disconnect completely during personal downtime. While that is...
Negotiating a salary increase is a crucial career skill, yet many employees make mistakes that weaken their chances of success. In South Africa, where structured HR policies typically govern pay progression, employees must approach salary discussions...
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