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We see you looking at your desk sadly – its clean your desk day

Digital labour
News

Digital AGE: Can worker organisations survive it?

Victoria's Secret
Lifestyle

Sacked Thai workers receive $8.3 mn settlement from Victoria’s Secret

desk
Offbeat

We see you looking at your desk sadly – its clean your desk day

Digital labour
News

Digital AGE: Can worker organisations survive it?

Victoria's Secret
Lifestyle

Sacked Thai workers receive $8.3 mn settlement from Victoria’s Secret

health
News

Limited pool of professionals makes these FOUR jobs in demand in SA

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty22-05-2022 11:23

There are four IT-related jobs that are increasingly in demand in SA with a small pool of professionals in each area.

jobs
Careers

Need a change of scenery and more cash? These jobs pay the most

By Marilynn Manuel07-04-2022 09:46

We’d all love to do what we love but sometimes we have to do whatever pays the bills. These high-paying jobs will help you do that easily.

Jobs south africa january 2022
South Africa

Who’s hiring in Jan 2022? HUNDREDS of jobs going at these SA companies

By Tom Head11-01-2022 18:59

There are plenty of companies offering new jobs as we start 2022 – here’s the latest list of ‘mass hirers’ for January.

The 71-year-old, 'Uncle George' is an icon in the Blouberg community.
Lifestyle

Blouberg community creates ‘pension fund’ for 71-year-old ‘Ice Cream Man’

By Erene Roux02-12-2021 15:35

The Blouberg community started a ‘pension fund’ for one of their own: ‘Uncle George’ who has made an honest living selling ice creams.

Coining it: Man receives his f
Lifestyle

Coining it: Man receives his final pay cheque in 5c coins

By Erene Roux22-09-2021 14:54

A restaurant worker has claimed that he has received his final pay cheque in 5c coins in a mayonnaise bucket that weighs 29.8kg.

Top ten highest paying jobs in South Africa
News

Top ten highest paying jobs in South Africa

By Corné van Zyl17-09-2021 12:00

Reconsidering your career or trapped in a job you hate? Here is a list of the top ten highest-paying jobs in South Africa.

How good interior design can b
lockdownlife

How good interior design can bring relief to a work-from-home reality

By Erene Roux20-08-2021 13:00

Changing a few interior features could be the key to thriving both professionally and personally in your work-from-home reality.

How to ensure
News

How to ensure that your CV is noticeable in the age of Covid-19

By Corné van Zyl23-07-2021 12:26

The logistics of the workplace during Covid has cast a spotlight on some skills which previously were nice-to-have, but now have become very important.

You CAN work yourself to death
Health and Fitness

You CAN work yourself to death: Long working hours a real killer – WHO

By Erene Roux18-05-2021 13:05

A new study found that working 55 hours or more per week is a serious health hazard and can lead to premature death.

South Africans with these jobs
Lifestyle

South Africans with these jobs or visas are now allowed to travel to the US

By Erene Roux16-04-2021 08:19

The United States has opened its borders to South Africans with specific skills, jobs, and visas from its ongoing travel ban.

Fanelesibonge Ndlovu.
Student Jobs

Enactus speaker Fanelesibonge Ndlovu shares his LinkedIn insights

By Alicia Naidoo10-09-2020 15:15

Durban student Fanelesibonge Ndlovu shares his thoughts at international youth leadership seminar on how to build a brand on LinkedIn.

South Africa's workforce
Lifestyle

South Africa’s workforce: How long will it take to equalise?

By Andrea Chothia20-08-2020 12:36

Men in 2019, occupied 75,6% of the top management positions in South Africa’s workforce compared to females at 26,4%.

office level 2
News

Office jobs in SA ‘face major changes’: Govt proposes four new rules

By Tom Head19-08-2020 13:33

Office workers in South Africa could soon face their own ‘new normal’, after the government gazetted their proposals for change at Level 2.

student CV
Careers

How to boost your CV when you have no work experience

By Nonkcubeko Mkwalo14-08-2020 16:14

No work experience? Here are a few ideas of how you still can make your CV stand out to a potential employer.

Lockdown work
Lifestyle

Lockdown survey: 52% of participants report increase in working hours

By Andrea Chothia29-07-2020 17:55

A total of 83% of respondents said they were required to work remotely during the national lockdown.

skyscrapers in circle with blue sky above
Lifestyle

Jobs of the future: Here is what a few of them will look like

By Nomfundo Simelane11-06-2020 12:16

Although tech skills will be key to jobs of the future, the “soft” skills of networking and getting along with people will remain relevant.

Do I need to test negative for COVID-19 before returning to work?
News

COVID-19: Must South Africans test negative before returning to work?

By Andrea Chothia10-06-2020 16:29

If you’re not sure when it’s safe to return to work in the midst of a COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve got the answers.

Seven major changes coming to workplaces under Level 4
News

Lockdown level 4: Seven changes affecting public sector workplaces

By Andrea Chothia08-05-2020 14:30

Minister for Public Service and Administration Senzo Mchunu said public service workplaces must adhere to the following regulations under Level 4.

work employers lockdown
Business & Finance

Back to work: 11 major changes employers must make before reopening

By Tom Head03-05-2020 15:40

Employers are gearing up for their first day back since lockdown began. Thousands return to work on Monday, but businesses must meet these requirements.

work employers lockdown
News

Lockdown Level 4: Which industries are now allowed to work in SA?

By Tom Head29-04-2020 21:19

Dropping down to Level 4 of lockdown will allow thousands of workers to resume their business. Here are the industries which can now reopen.

Freelance minister
Business & Finance

‘We cannot legally help you’: Freelance workers fume at minister’s remarks

By Tom Head28-04-2020 18:00

Desperate for some income support, the freelance community of South Africa were given a dud of a response to their legitimate fears on Tuesday.

Seven apps to help modify your
Lifestyle

Seven apps to help modify your work from home life

By Erene Roux28-04-2020 14:04

From staying organised to keeping track of your unanswered emails, here are seven apps that can help you modify your work from home life.

lockdown work
Business & Finance

Back to work: Lockdown restrictions eased for these nine industries

By Tom Head16-04-2020 13:47

It’s official: Thousands of workers are being told to resume their business during lockdown on Thursday. Here’s who made the cut for an early return.

South Africa ranked second as most stressed-out country in the world, employee
Health and Fitness

South Africa ranks second as most stressed-out country in the world

By Andrea Chothia19-02-2020 17:52

A Stellenbosch University PhD student says companies in South Africa need to understand employee wellness better.

Schools
Opinion

How to fix the gap between school and work in South Africa

By The Conversation24-01-2020 09:21

Problems afflicting South Africa’s education system cannot be swept under the carpet as we celebrate World Education Day on Friday 24 January.

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