Tag: Consolidated Employers Organisation (CEO SA)
Career survival and AI – your adaptability is critical
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the professional world. It is transforming how businesses operate and how employees remain competitive. AI is no longer a futuristic concept discussed in boardrooms, universities and science fiction movies. It has quietly moved into our offices, our workflows and increasingly, our decision-making processes. Whether we realise it or not, AI is transforming the modern workplace.
When personal struggles enter the workplace – the hidden spillover
Personal problems rarely stay at home. In modern workplaces, financial pressure, emotional stress, family responsibilities and health concerns often spill into performance, morale and team dynamics. As a result, employers must balance operational demands with empathy, fairness and legal compliance.
Applying the “Ulrich HR model” to avoid workplace problems
In many organisations, operational breakdowns do not stem from incompetence. Instead, they stem from unclear responsibility. When problems arise in the workplace, the most common explanations are predictable: “I thought HR was dealing with that”, “Management should have handled it”, or “That’s not my function”.
The law is not the problem – the real issue is...
South African labour law is often accused of being “too employee-friendly”. Employers complain that the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) favours workers, that dismissal has become impossible, and that labour regulation is strangling business.
Social media consequences – when personal posts turn into workplace misconduct
From WhatsApp messages to viral videos, online posts are increasingly driving workplace disputes and dismissals. This article unpacks how South African labour law treats social media conduct, the limits of freedom of expression, and why digital footprints now form part of the 2026 employment relationship.
The boardroom alchemist – purpose, fear and the modern workplace
Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist is not a business book, yet its lessons resonate deeply in today’s workplaces. From fear-driven leadership to purpose-led performance, the story offers powerful insights for employers navigating trust, control and growth in an evolving world of work.
AI didn’t kill the job, it killed the junior years
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) reshapes how work is done, its most profound impact isn’t mass job losses, it’s the erosion of entry-level roles that once trained future leaders. This article explores how automation is hollowing out the talent pipeline, what it means for mentorship and succession planning, and why businesses must rethink how they develop the next generation of professionals.
How leadership creates and kills productivity
In any professional environment, the pursuit of efficiency and productivity often encounters two silent but potent obstacles: bottlenecks and micromanagement. Both issues emerge subtly yet deliver significant damage. They slow progress, frustrate teams and weaken the goals organisations work hard to achieve.
The power of positivity – why your mindset matters?
There’s a quality I’ve grown to value more with each passing year, not just in leadership or in the workplace but in people. It’s not ambition, intelligence or experience. It’s positivity.
Unions and the youth – marching to different drums?
A growing number of the youth are giving trade unions a pass - not out of disinterest, but disconnection. Traditional union structures feel increasingly out of step with the values, platforms and priorities of a new generation navigating digital workspaces, gig economies and fluid career paths.
