The DTI Takes Workplace Challenge Programme Celebrations To Northern Cape: the dti TAKES WORKPLACE CHALLENGE PROGRAMME CELEBRATIONS TO NORTHERN CAPE The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti), in partnership with Productivity SA, will take the national campaign to celebrate 20 years of productivity improvement and job creation in South Africa by the Workplace Challenge […]
SA News: Op-ed: To Achieve #balanceforbetter in the Workplace, Reinvent Family Leave Policies
Op-ed: To Achieve #balanceforbetter in the Workplace, Reinvent Family Leave Policies: In the UAE, new fathers get two days of paid leave, while in South Africa and India they get five. Research shows that new mothers are penalized financially at work, while new fathers are rewarded and … Source: “South Africa” – BingNews President Paul […]
The Risk of Millennials in the Workplace
The Risk of Millennials in the Workplace: Alex Roberts – CURA’s Regional Director of Sales and Operations According to the Pew Research Centre, millennials have surpassed all other generations as the largest portion of the global workforce. This fact may be met with trepidation and discomfort from some Generation Xers (or baby boomers, as they […]
The future of work: Should Africa resist automation in the workplace?
The future of work: Should Africa resist automation in the workplace?: Devan Moonsamy CEO of The ICHAF Training Institute The future of work: Should Africa resist automation in the workplace? By Devan Moonsamy CEO of The ICHAF Training Institute There has been a lot of buzz about the ‘future of work’ recently. There is major concern […]
Championing breastfeeding support in the workplace
Championing breastfeeding support in the workplace: This morning members from the Departments of Labour, Health, Social Development, Universities and Civil Society organisations, panelled a roundtable event that discussed ways workplaces can be more supportive to breastfeeding new moms. This morning, the South African Civil Society for Women’s Adolescents’ and Children’s Health (SACSoWACH) hosted a roundtable […]
SA News: Depression: silent threat in the workplace can be treated
Depression: silent threat in the workplace can be treated: Johannesburg – Depression is one of the silent ailment disrupting corporate South Africa today, leading to increased absenteeism, conflict in the workplace and low productivity. With October being des… Source: “South Africa” – BingNews Small town South Africa gears up for big change: Small towns across […]
The dti brings Workplace Challenge Programme 20-year celebration to Gauteng
The dti brings Workplace Challenge Programme 20-year celebration to Gauteng: The dti brings Workplace Challenge Programme 20-year celebration to Gauteng The Deputy Director General: Special Economic Zones and Economic Transformation Division at the Department of Trade and Industry (thedti), Mr Sipho Zikode and Productivity SA CEO, Mr Mothunye Mothiba will take the campaign to commemorate […]
Women in the workplace
Women in the workplace: Undoubtedly, women have come a long way in the fight for equality – from the very recent spotlight shone on the #Metoo movement, to championing the causes and issues surrounding gender equality, women have proven to be as inspirational as they are resilient. Not only are they leading in areas of […]
The dti takes Workplace Challenge Programme 20-year celebration to Limpopo
The dti takes Workplace Challenge Programme 20-year celebration to Limpopo: The honourable MEC for the Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET), Mr. Seaparo Sekoati and Deputy Director General: Special Economic Zones and Economic Transformation Division at the Department of Trade and Industry (thedti), Mr Sipho Zikode, will take the campaign to commemorate […]
Why it’s important for HR to get out in front of workplace disruption | The Conversation
Why it’s important for HR to get out in front of workplace disruption: Shutterstock Some experts believe that more than a third of jobs in South Africa are at risk of being lost because humans are going to be replaced by digitisation and computer technology. This equates to the loss of about 5.7 million jobs. […]
