Blog Articles

  • How to Avoid Hiring Unconscious Bias for Gender-Diverse Teams
    Hiring unconscious biases are part of human nature — we all have them. However, as an employer striving for the best business outcomes, minimising the impact of these biases in your company is a straightforward step toward enhancing productivity. By identifying when your opinions are based on...
  •   Rapid adaptation and innovation are crucial in the ever-changing landscape of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). One often overlooked but highly effective growth strategy is integrating part-time skilled workers into your workforce. Among the most valuable part-time professionals are...
  • Bridging the Remote Work Gap: Aligning Productivity Perceptions Between Employees and Management
    The shift to remote work has revealed a stark disconnect between employees' perceptions of productivity and management's views of output. While many remote workers report being more productive than their in-office counterparts, managers often express concerns about oversight and performance. We...
  • Menopause at the Office: What Every Working Woman Needs to Know
    Menopause is something we all go through, typically between the ages of 45 and 55, and it marks a new chapter in our lives as our menstrual cycles and fertility wind down. While this transition can bring its share of physical and emotional ups and downs, it's important to remember that we're not...
  • Life After Retrenchment: A Practical Guide for Moving Forward
    Experiencing retrenchment can be challenging and unsettling. It can feel like the ground has been pulled out from under you, leaving you unsure of your next steps. However, while this might feel like a setback, it’s also an opportunity for new beginnings.    Understanding Retrenchment and the Basic...
  • Why Mom Guilt is Often Misplaced and Unnecessary
    Mom guilt is a very common experience for mothers, especially working moms who juggle the demands of career and family. Nearly every mom polled in one survey agreed they have experienced mom guilt. The most common sources include getting frustrated with kids, not being patient enough, not being...
  • 10 Tips for Moms Returning to Work After a Career Gap
    Whatever the reason for returning to work after a career gap, perhaps the kids are getting bigger and there is more free time or the financial pressures are too much for the household, it is essential for you as moms to stay relevant and in-touch on a professional level. When you have been out of...
  • Bridge the Skilled Worker Shortage by Closing the Gender Divide
    In the heart of South Africa's economic landscape, a powerful solution to the skilled worker shortage is emerging – one that not only addresses the urgent need for talent but also paves the way for a more diverse and dynamic workforce. The Working Women Report 2024 shines a light on a vast pool of...
  • How best to train remote employees
    As remote working becomes ingrained in our daily lives, businesses and employees alike are realising that nearly every business and the operational transaction can be done virtually. For businesses to grow and expand, they need to be able to hire and train remote employees. The greatest challenge...
  • 8 Questions All Start-ups Should Ask When Building a Winning Team
    Any entrepreneur's dream is to take a business from start-up to scale-up. Yet the reality is, it takes visionary leadership, an inspired strategy, flawless execution and loads of cash to achieve the dream. Owner-founders often start out managing all aspects of the business from CEO, business...