Workplace Matters

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...

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 grounded in...

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...

Global research shows employee stress is on the rise but…How can South African business leaders respond to the crisis locally?

By Navlika Ratangee, Managing Director at Lyra South Africa Employee stress has been continually on the rise since the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, making it a top priority for employers yet, mental health care continues to fall short. Despite 89%...

The Great Redeployment: How to Build a Workforce for the Agentic Era

By Ursula Fear, Senior Talent Program Manager at Salesforce The conversation about AI and the workforce has been dominated by one word: replacement. However, the true story of this technological revolution isn’t about replacement, but about...

Showing up, checked out: Why employee wellness checks are more important than ever

How quietly cracking workforces are increasingly putting organisations and individuals at risk Navigating work and life in general is getting more challenging around the globe, and South Africa is no exception. Few will be unaware of the struggles...

Beyond the Paycheque: A Practical Guide to Executive Compensation in SA

As a South African executive, you’ve likely scrutinised your compensation package and pondered: does this truly reflect the value I bring to the table? Total earnings – encompassing fixed pay, short-term incentives (STI), and long-term...

Rethinking the approach to dealing with workplace harassment

By Helen Wilsenach, Partner and Chloë Loubser, Knowledge and Learning Lawyer: Employment & Data Protection, Bowmans Harassment in the workplace, encompassing not only sexual harassment but also bullying and other forms of dignity harm, presents...

What happens to your retirement savings after retrenchment? Know your rights

Retrenchment is more than just losing your job. It can be a deeply destabilising experience that affects your income and savings for years to come. For many South Africans, the biggest question is: What happens to my pension fund if I’m retrenched?...
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