Workplace Matters

Building equity where it matters most

By Boudine van der Merwe | Manager of Human Resources at Ariston Global Employment equity in 2025 is no longer a distant policy aspiration. With the amended Employment Equity Act having come into effect on 1 January 2025 and sector-specific targets...

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 – they’re a defining moment in a professional’s...

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

Marcel Capra, Chief Operations Officer of EQPlus Independent 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 disciplined way for...

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...

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?

By Mark Mc Kerr, Managing Executive at Paracon by Adcorp South 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 the 15-34 age group...

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

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

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 leadership...
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