At some point in our lives, many of us will have to resign from a job. It can be a difficult decision, especially if we have spent several years in the same position and have established relationships with our colleagues. Unfortunately, some employers and...
Should South Africans Consider Quiet Quitting?
Quiet Quitting is a new trend sweeping across social media at the moment. A quick search for the hashtag #QuietQuitting will turn up numerous posts, all with different views on this controversial movement. And quiet quitting here in South Africa is no different. But what...
Disciplinary measures available for employers
If an employee fails to follow the rules/regulations or performance standards of the company, what are the disciplinary measures available for employers? This is a question I recently received from a manager of a small company. And after answering him directly via E-Mail I thought...
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...
How to avoid making a bad hire when employing new staff.
The hospitality industry is known to have a higher then average staff turn over. Obviously there are costs involved in replacing staff members, however, did you know that these costs can more then triple if you, unfortunately, make a bad hire during this recruitment...