Bonus, to pay or not to pay?

It is that time of year again where your staff start wondering whether you will be paying them a 13th cheque or a Christmas bonus. We are often asked by employers if this is a mandatory payment. The answer is NO. This is a discretionary payment and therefore not a statutory requirement in labour law. Typically employees [...]

Increase employee engagement with workspace design

What role does workspace design play in culture creation and employee engagement you may ask? A Global study found that a strong correlation exists between high workplace satisfaction and high employee engagement, with employees who have greater control over their physical workplace – including access to private spaces – also reporting the highest engagement levels. [...]