Tag: Consolidated Employers Organisation (CEO SA)

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”.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Peak performance, real motivation, and true engagement aren’t separate goals - they are the interconnected foundation of sustainable leadership. Productivity shouldn’t be the end goal, but the outcome of a thriving work culture. Drawing on the insights of Stulberg, Fowler and Lencioni, leaders are offered a practical blueprint for building workplaces where people don’t just show up - they excel.

The debate surrounding the labour rights of sex workers remains one of the most polarising issues in modern international labour law. Belgium's recent decision to grant comprehensive labour protection to sex workers has been hailed by many as a human rights victory. However, others caution that it introduces complex social and moral dilemmas.