Workplace Matters

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?...

Stop filling roles and start solving problems

Frik van der Westhuizen, CEO of EQPlus Hiring should not be a default reaction. Yet for many businesses, it still is. Someone leaves, a new deal lands, or delivery falls behind, and the immediate reflex is to post a job. But that approach often...

Employment Equity 2025: An Updated Guide for South African Businesses

South Africa’s Department of Employment and Labour introduced a transformative shift in workplace equity with the publication of the final Employment Equity Targets, Regulations, and Administrative Requirements, as detailed in Government...

Why banks are using talent mapping as competitive intelligence for succession planning

Succession planning in the African banking landscape has evolved. It is no longer just about identifying who’s next, it’s about understanding where the market is headed, which leadership skills are in demand, and how competitors are structuring their...

Is wellness a business imperative or an HR tick-box?

Wellness is the buzzword of our time, not to mention the feel-good flavour of HR at the moment. How organisations are approaching wellness activities and interventions may vary, from the occasional mental health webinar or training session to smaller...
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