Tag: Jaundré Kruger
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”.
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.
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.
