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Let’s Talk About The Idea Of Six-Hour Workdays
14 Jul 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Organisational psychologists reckon a shorter day’s work – say, six hours rather than eight – can be hugely beneficial for everyone involved.
Another Boost For The Four-Day Workweek Dream
05 Jul 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
It is time for an update on the old workweek, and with campaigns like 4 Day Week Global showing that it works, that time really ought to be now.
Your Boss’ After-Hours WhatsApp Messages Could Be Illegal
01 Jul 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Hands up if you’ve ever received a WhatsApp from your boss or colleague on the weekend about something that very much could have been addressed on Monday?
Latest Country To Join Four-Day Workweek Movement Has Strong Message For Bosses
16 Feb 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
In addition to having a shorter workweek approved, employers will also be allowed to switch their phones off after work and ignore their bosses without consequence.
One Step Closer To The Four-Day Workweek Dream
18 Jan 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
If there is anything good that has come out of the gruelling COVID-19 pandemic, it has to be that how, where, and for how long we work has changed drastically, making this new working model all the more plausible.
Compelling Argument Why The Nine-To-Five Workday Is Dead
27 Jul 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
The nine-to-five grind is becoming irrelevant as old-fashioned companies are forced to embrace necessary changes in order to keep their workforce happy and healthy.
New SA Rules If Your Employer Insists You Must Be Vaccinated (And You Don’t Want To)
14 Jun 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
A new directive focusing on COVID-19 and the workplace has just been published by Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi.
Four-Day Workweek Movement Is Really Gaining Traction
31 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
When it comes to how business hours are structured, times are changing, as companies all over the world take on the four-day workweek.
Job Hunting? These Skills Are In High Demand Right Now
18 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
CareerJunction’s latest report reveals the skills that in high demand right now, so if you’re looking to upskill, read on.
The Great SA Brain Drain Continues
11 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
The ‘brain drain’ in South Africa is getting worse, with the long-term effects reaching beyond the loss of highly skilled professionals.
Free Visa Lets You Live And Work In Mauritius
07 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Mauritius wants you to visit, indefinitely, while you work remotely and get a feel for the place. After that, you might be keen to stick around.
Why We Worry And How To Stop
06 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’re feeling a little stressed out about the future, here are some tips and tricks to take the edge off.
Five SA Companies Feature In Forbes ‘World’s Best Employers 2020’ List
27 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to compile a list of the 750 best employers in the world, which includes five from South Africa.
Looking For Work In SA? These Skills Are In High Demand
16 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Career Junction’s latest report reveals some interesting insight into which skills are most sought after in South Africa right now.
Tips For Your New Job Working Remotely
03 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Settling into a new job is always a little challenging. Settling into a new job when you’re working remotely is a whole new ballgame.
Four Tips For A Better Work-Life Balance While Working From Home
19 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
When you work where you live, it can be difficult to find that work-life balance we all need to stay sane.
Important Guidelines For Employers Of Domestic Workers
02 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
As of June 1, domestic workers were allowed to return to work under strict conditions. Here’s what you need to know.
Five Tips For Bosses Trying To Manage Staff Remotely
18 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Company culture is key to keeping your employees motivated, which is why it’s important to keep it alive while working remotely.
Important Legal Info For Businesses Opening This Week
04 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Here’s what employees and employers need to know about resuming operations this week, and what is expected from all parties.
Report Reveals How Hard It Is To Find And Keep A Stable Job In SA
09 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’ve been job hunting lately, then you know how competitive it is out there, and even if you land a job, you might not keep it for long.
Should We Work In Open Offices With The Threat Of The Coronavirus?
06 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Open offices are all the rage at the moment, but they might not be the best places to work now that the coronavirus has gone global.
Coronavirus Has Launched The ‘World’s Biggest Work-From-Home Experiment’ In China
18 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
One of the unexpected side effects of the coronavirus outbreak in China is what some are calling the ‘world’s biggest work-from-home experiment’.
Looking To Crack R500k A Year? These Are The Jobs You Need To Apply For
04 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’re hoping to earn roughly R500 000 a year, you may be looking for one of the five most in-demand jobs in South Africa.
SA Job Hunters With These Skills Could Be In Luck
21 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
CareerJunction has published its latest jobs index, with some valuable information on what employers are looking for in 2020.
Keen To Emigrate To Australia? These Jobs Will Help You Score A Visa
14 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Australia has job openings in a number of industries, ranging from engineering to pig farming, and they want South Africans to apply.
It’s Official: The Eight-Hour Workday Isn’t Working
18 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Microsoft in Japan ran a game-changing experiment that saw its employees working four days a week instead of five, and it’s forcing companies to reconsider how they run things.
How Paid Leave In SA Compares To The Rest Of The World
06 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
You might think South Africa is winning when it comes to paid leave, but other countries have really raised the bar.
A Beginner’s Guide To Beating The Sunday Blues
28 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Sundays would be great if it wasn’t for one tiny detail – the next day is Monday, and a week of work awaits you.
Why The Eight-Hour Workday Is An Outdated Concept
12 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
What if I told you that the standard nine to five workday is the reason you aren’t as productive as you could be?
Investec Employees Can Take A Year’s Paid Holiday If They Want
25 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Investec is changing the game with new rules that allow employees to dress the way that they want, and take up to a year of paid leave.
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