Manager burnout is a very real concern for organizations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Statistics have shown that it is becoming increasingly common in the workplace. At issue is that, while employer and manager burnout are similar, burnout within the manager segment can be threatening to productivity as this group is responsible for leading teams and others. “Managers – particularly middle managers – are in a uniquely precarious position. They’re looking out for their team below while trying to solve problems for the team above,” Click’s Head of Marketing, Michelle Graham, told HR Morning recen ..read more

Motivation in the workplace is essential. A motivated employee is happy and in turn, is more likely to do a good job and work hard. It is important for attracting top talent, retaining employees and general levels of productivity in a business. It’s not always easy to keep employees motivated though. The good news is that there are ways you can boost morale in the workplace and inspire staff. In her decades-long career, Kirsten Marriner, the executive VP and chief people and corporate affairs officer at Clorox, has managed her share of teams and has provided tips to Business Insider on how to ..read more

Companies across South Africa are demanding employees return to the office but is this hurting or helping your business? A number of countries around the world are feeling the effects of the great resignation but in South Africa, not many people are in the position to leave their jobs. So in that aspect, companies issuing return-to-work mandates may not feel the impact… but they will be affected in other ways, Advaita Naidoo, managing director of Africa at executive search firm Jack Hammer Global tells Business Tech “In South Africa, companies face a real risk of the rapid call-back impacting ..read more

Data shows that while millions sit unemployed, just as many job vacancies exist. You’d think that employers had a massive pool of talent to select from but the truth is that many of the people looking for employment don’t have the skills and experience required for available jobs—especially roles requiring new and advanced skills. If you are wanting to build a highly skilled workforce then upskilling and reskilling should be your focus. There is stiff competition for professionals with in-demand skills and you will likely have to invest more in growing at least some talent in-house. But where ..read more

Here’s something to ponder: 73% of employees want flexible work options to remain after the COVID-19 pandemic ends, new stats have shown. What this suggests is that more and more people are realising just how important a work-life balance is. And this does not just apply to employees. Employers are also set to gain from providing flexible work options, which offers tremendous benefits, including reducing stress, improving productivity, and higher job satisfaction which in turn will have a positive impact on other areas of your business. Defining workplace flexibility While most think flexibili ..read more

The benefits you offer employees are not only crucial to their wellbeing, and their productivity, but it’s also important if you as a company wanting to attract top talent. Yes, you are required to offer certain statutory benefits but you want to go above that baseline. So where do you begin? First you need to establish who is entitled to benefits. Full-time employees (employees who typically work 40 to 45-hour workweeks) are entitled to benefits whereas contractors are not entitled to benefits in South Africa. Employees on fixed-term contracts may be entitled to benefits, depending on the nat ..read more

Hiring the right employee is important regardless of what line of business you are in. It is much easier said than done though. The recruitment process on its own is a tough one. You have to post a job description, review CVs, arrange interviews … then you still have to pick a top candidate from a long list of hopefuls. Knowing what qualities to look for when hiring an employee can make all the difference. Here is a checklist to keep in mind during the interview process. 1. Teamwork Most jobs require collaboration and sometimes even management, which is why it’s important that your candidate i ..read more