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People are assets, but don’t let individuals become liabilities
None of us, especially not smaller businesses, can afford to have individuals that need to be micro-managed and pulled along all the time, because we are running a company not a creche.
Being this close to the finishing line means you’ve got to push through
In her monthly column, HR CEO and director Lucia Mabasa says businesses are not welfare systems – neither for those at the top nor those at the bottom.
Let’s stop using weaponising resilience in the workplace
In her monthly column, HR CEO and director Lucia Mabasa says people often burn out because of the sheer weight of the institutional dysfunction within a company, and not a lack of resilience.
Mister Sweets Factory workers demand sweet deal: R19,500 or no marshmallows!
Workers at a popular candy and jellies company are demanding a sweet wage increase, which will mean a break from loan sharks and struggling to make ends meet.
Being appointed to a hiring panel is South Africa’s equivalent of jury duty
In her monthly column, HR CEO and director Lucia Mabasa says hiring the right person is probably the most important thing a company can do.
SA Youth faces scandal as fraudsters exploit platform, affecting job seekers
In the midst of South Africa's highest unemployment rate, the state has implemented various initiatives to reduce unemployment, especially among the youth.
Don’t let your employee value proposition become a curse
In her monthly column, HR CEO and director Lucia Mabasa says you should take great care when putting together employment packages.
Growing our own timber is hard, but we must do it
In her monthly column, HR CEO and director Lucia Mabasa says the effort to mentor the next generation of leaders is never wasted.
Be alert to the danger of AI removing the ‘human’ from Human Capital
In her monthly column, HR CEO and director Lucia Mabasa says we should go into this brave new future with our minds, and eyes, open.
Job hunting? Here’s how you can get free transport to your interviews
A candidate can score 12 free rides on Golden Arrow buses from participating businesses and travel between 8am and 4pm weekly.
Eastern Cape SAPS applicants warned of scam
Potential SAPS applicants are contacted telephonically and requested to deposit money with a promise of employment.
Cape Town radio station exceeds its goal of employing 10,000 before Christmas
Radio host Ryan O’Connor exceeded his own expectations after over 12,000 people were employed before Christmas in Cape Town. Now there’s something to Smile about.
Thuja Holdings CEO Mthunzi Mdwaba welcomes legal action after he alleged Cabinet ministers, Mbalula tried to solicit R500 million bribe
Mdwaba released a statement on Friday morning, following a media briefing by Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi.
Benefits of temporary employment services
There are many benefits to using a TES provider. Specialised recruitment capabilities can help businesses meet workforce requirements while externalising traditional administrative burdens and saving money over permanent hires.
60 KZN-based innovative youth-owned businesses benefit from R90 million empowerment fund
The Youth Fund was established by the Office of the Premier in 2018 as part of government’s concerted effort to crank up youth development and empowerment in the province.
Youth unemployment threatens social and political stability in SA - report
The report also found that about 40% of unemployed youth did not finish matric and showed there were major discrepancies between employers’ needs and youths’ skills.
5 Tips for smart job hunting
Knowing which steps to follow when job searching can make the process simpler and improve your chances of landing an interview
It’s tough getting to the top; it’s even harder staying there
In this new column by HR CEO and director Lucia Mabasa, she offers tips on how to land your dream job, and negotiate the package you deserve.
When last did you see a female plumber or electrician?
South Africa needs to produce double the amount of skilled artisans to meet the labour demand for these skills per year, and trades such as plumbing and electrical services are perfect for self-employment.
‘Right policy choices will accelerate growth, employment’
OPINION: Maybe we all need to focus less on lamenting about unemployment and instead on what we can do to create employment. We need to spend less time complaining and more time taking decisive action.