By Anja van den Berg This year we have had to protect ourselves not only from a deadly pandemic but also from some dangerous mindsets. Worldwide, moral panic has flourished and conspiracy theories have been spreading. Some claim that the COVID-19 virus is a hostile attack, a hoax perpetuated by Big Pharma, or even the […]

By Nico Strydom Mental disorders in the workplace can lead to lower productivity, more illness-related absences, and can even affect safety in the workplace. Dr Ali Hamdulay, general manager of the policy unit at Metropolitan Health, says that in many workplaces employees choose to say nothing about their mental health for fear of stigmatisation, while […]

By Nico Strydom The Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent period of isolation resulted in thousands of job losses, which means that many people now have to go job-hunting. “Periods of isolation have had serious consequences for the world economy, and South Africa is no exception. Unfortunately many people find themselves in the labour market again,” […]

By Nico Strydom With many businesses having to reduce their labour force or close their doors, layoffs are also some of the Covid-19 pandemic’s sad side effects. First of all, it is important to know what your rights are when you’re laid off, says Antoinette Crafford, human resources expert at 21st Century. “According to law […]

By Anja van den Berg Research has repeatedly shown that only genuinely committed employees truly contribute to an organisation’s future. The rapid spread of Covid-19 abruptly forced many employers to rethink the way they manage employee commitment. The routine of nine-to-five in the office gave way to working remotely from home. A feel of camaraderie […]