Poor Performance Counselling: A Practical guide for SMEs

Poor Performance Counselling: A Practical guide for SMEs I can’t work with this person anymore—they’re just not doing their job! Please get rid of the problem!" Sound familiar? As a business owner or manager, dealing with underperforming employees is never easy. But simply wanting to "get rid of the problem" isn’t the right approach. Instead, [...]

Simple HR Solutions for SMEs in South Africa

Running a small or medium-sized business in South Africa is no easy task, where juggling compliance, employee satisfaction, and day-to-day operations can feel overwhelming. If you don’t have an in-house HR team, you’re not alone. Many SMEs face similar challenges but still manage to build thriving, compliant, and motivated workplaces. Here are some key HR [...]

SA Labour law amendments [2020]- Summary

Despite re-designing the way we work and prioritising employee wellness in the daily management of employees, we have had to build a strong level of trust in accommodating remote working since the onset of the COVID 19 pandemic. If navigating the new "business un-usual" experience due to the pandemic and staying relevant with the latest [...]

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. [...]