Virtual consulting is our new way working

We have been one of the fortunate small business enablers of Virtual consulting. It does take time to adapt to the new way of work and design a balanced way of living. The coronavirus pandemic has forced us into the “Future world of work” sooner than anticipated, and literally, overnight, our businesses have had to [...]

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. [...]

Do your employees know what is expected of them?

Job profiles are instrumental in career development, goal setting, resolving disputes around performance and prove to be a legally defensible document in which the inherent requirements for the job are stipulated. We often come across employers who have not issued their employees with job descriptions and or job/role profiles. There seems to be much confusion around these [...]