Tag: employee health

The uniquely challenging global events of the past few years have underscored the critical importance of people management for companies. Disruptions, including the pandemic and its aftermath, forced organisations to clearly define priorities and quickly build up specific capabilities in employee health and safety and more flexible working models.

The sustainability concept is top priority for businesses globally, gaining significant traction in recent years. As a result, an increasing number of emerging entrepreneurs are entering the business world with a 'greener mindset', succinctly aware of issues around people and the planet.

COVID-19 has drastically and irrevocably changed the way that the world works. Even as South Africa moves forward into semi-normalcy, the looming 'fourth wave' reminds businesses of the need to remain agile, embrace remote working policies, and lean on technology that drives productivity even as traditional working cultures fall away.

The working environment had drastically changed over the past two years, with short-term changes forced by the COVID-19 pandemic becoming permanent. With a skills shortage in South Africa and employers competing for the best talent, it’s important that these new trends and ways of working are understood in order to attract and retain the best employees.

The world has changed irrevocably and a new way of life and work in every aspect is now a reality. This requires HR to review its priorities and place renewed emphasis on 'being human' and building effective human systems and human organisations.

With many organisations now looking to adopt more flexible working hours on a permanent basis, the Work From Home (WFH) trend is here to stay. While this offers numerous benefits, there are certain considerations organisations must bear in mind.