Work
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.
Wondering If You’re Allowed To Secretly Record Your Boss?
07 Feb 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
South Africans have been recording conversations, meetings and other work-related activities without the consent of their employers. Is it legal?
Feel Like Pulling A ‘Sickie’? Here Are The Right Excuses To Use
04 Feb 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The first Monday of February has traditionally been known as ‘National Sickie Day’, due to high numbers of people who just don’t want to get out of bed.
The Drunk Driving Crackdown Is Going To Be Hardcore This December
06 Dec 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
SA law enforcement, working together with the Road Traffic Management Corporation, is planning to hit those driving drunk where it hurts most.
There Is A New Minimum Wage And It Is Now Law
27 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
The National Minimum Wage has been signed into law, in the hope that it will lay the foundations for combatting economic inequality.
Proof That Having A Tertiary Education In South Africa Goes A Long Way
22 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
The Department of Labour has released its report on job opportunities in South Africa, highlighting the importance of a university degree.
Is It OK To Talk About How ‘Hot’ A Celebrity Is At The Office?
29 Oct 2018 by Carrie / 1 Comment
If you’ve ever bonded over chats at work about the hotness of celebrities, then be thankful your co-workers don’t react quite like Hugh Heckman’s.
Quick Tips For Getting Jobs With Tats
11 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
While ink is more mainstream now than ever, there are still certain types of tattoos that some consider a no-go in the workplace.
More Evidence To Convince Your Boss To Give The Four-Day Workweek A Bash
10 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
We’re all about living the holiday here, but for those of you who are slaving away, you should be aware of some serious health risks.
SA’s Top Employers For 2019 – If Corporate Is Your Thing
05 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Thinking of making a career change? The Top Employers Institute has published a list of the top employers in South Africa for 2019.
Deal With It: You’ll Probably Only Have One ‘Hot Streak’ In Your Career – Lasting Four To Five Years
28 Sep 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Experts have analysed the careers of more than 20 000 scientists, 3 000 artists, and 6 000 filmmakers, proving that the career hot streak is, in fact, an actual thing.
Send This To Your Boss – NZ Company’s Four-Day-Work-Week Is A Resounding Success
19 Jul 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
This New Zealand company ran a game-changing experiment that saw its employees working four days a week instead of five. Tell your boss right now.
Don’t Waste Your Time Pursuing A Career In These Overstaffed Industries
17 Nov 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
From time to time, during a rather rough week, you might consider a career change. It pays to know where you should, and shouldn’t, be looking.
Emojis In The Work Place – You’re Embarrassing Yourself
15 Aug 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
If you happen to use emojis as a form of communication in work emails, you’re going to want to give this a quick read. Stop it, please, for the good of everyone involved.
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