22 August 2025 No new parent can fully escape the challenges of parenthood; welcoming a new child into your home is both a joyful and stressful experience, filled with beauty and chaos. For many professional women, this transformative journey begins with maternity leave. While maternity leave offers significant…
8 August 2025 Substance use is not just a personal issue – it affects the workplace as well. When it happens at work, it can lead to lost productivity, more sick days and safety concerns. Both employees and employers feel the impact. People with substance use disorders often…
11 July 2025 Stress is a part of life. And one stressor that is top of mind for many of us right now is financial stress. Money provides access to necessities and opportunities, but it’s also a common source of anxiety. With a few key strategies, you…
20 June 2025 In today’s world, the foundation of a company or organisation is not just its bottom line—it’s the employees who make it thrive and the communities that support it. Increasingly, employees are stepping up not only as team players within the workplace but also as passionate…
6 June 2025 Sections 19 to 27 of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (“BCEA”) govern employee annual leave entitlement. The Act states that the provisions for annual leave do not apply to an employee who works less than 24 hours per month for an employer. Additionally, these…
23 May 2025 One of the most difficult aspects of being a manager is engaging in difficult conversations with your team members. Most managers prefer to avoid challenging conversations with team members. However, avoiding challenging conversations at work can cause more serious issues later. By mastering the art of having challenging…
9 May 2025 Women juggle many responsibilities—careers, caregiving and the often unnoticed emotional labour that keeps many things running. All this while silently enduring physical and mental health changes. While some organizations are making strides in raising awareness, many other challenges that impact women’s health and progress remain…
25 April 2025 In a notable shift in South African labour law, the Department of Employment and Labour released a new Draft Code of Good Practice on Dismissal, published for public comment earlier this year. Building on Schedule 8 of the Labour Relations Act 1996 (LRA), this Draft…
28 March 2025 Understanding the distinct roles of an employee and a contractor is of paramount importance for employers. This comprehension not only aids in making the correct hiring decisions but also ensures adherence to the appropriate laws. The primary disparity lies in the regulation of employment relationships,…
14 March 2025 A growth mindset shapes how we view obstacles and unlocks strength—it’s a shift anyone can make, whether striving for personal growth or aiming to empower their teammates. It changes the way we see challenges and brings forth our strengths. The idea of a growth mindset is…