Tag: Donné Nieman

South African businesses have learned to work through all kinds of disruptions. One week, they face a port backlog. The next, they deal with a water interruption or a shortage of essential natural resources. These slowdowns put pressure on production, teams, and the people responsible for keeping operations moving. When a business relies mainly on a permanent workforce, these disruptions hit even harder.

Many South African businesses have been struggling since the initial COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020. While the economy has seen slight improvements from last year, conditions remain uncertain and unstable. Many businesses are struggling to balance the need to stay afloat with the desire not to retrench any further staff.