Well, the first batch of COVID-19 vaccines have arrived in South Africa, and although many high “risk individuals” are elated by their arrival, there is still a large portion of the country that are rather skeptical. The reasoning behind this skepticism varies from person...
17 Basic Employee Rights
The BCEA (Basic Conditions of Employment Act) makes a few basic employee rights exceptionally clear. It deals with things like hours of work, leave, payment of remuneration, termination of employment, and methods of enforcement. Every employee should know their rights, and in fact, your...
How to identify a bad boss!
Working for a bad boss or manager might make you question your career choices. But even worse then that, an awful boss can have an impact on your home life and mental or emotional well-being. There is nothing worse than waking up in the...
10 Tips for starting a new job
It does not really make a difference how long you have been a member of the workforce, starting a new job is going to cause a mixture of stress and excitement in anyone. It is normal to feel nervous and completely out of your...
13 Signs that it is time to quit your job.
Thinking about resigning from work? Let's face it, everyone has a bad day at work from time to time, often leaving the office in a huff, promising to hand in their resignation the very next day. Yes, we have all been there. So how...
How to deal with a bully in the workplace
Does a co-worker or even supervisor often talk over you, criticize you or take credit for your hard word. You might be be dealing with an office bully! This is how to deal with a bully in the workplace in three simple steps...
How to make yourself irreplaceable at work
Knowing you are the star employee in your organisation is a fantastic feeling. This is how to make yourself irreplaceable at work. Its quite easy actually....