Devan Moonsamy
One of the leading causes for stress in employees comes from working in a toxic work environment. Working in a toxic environment can create mental health issues, physical health issues as well as a lack of motivation and low self-esteem. The negativity from the toxic work environment will eventually have an impact on…
Devan Moonsamy
Internships are vital for those candidates who want experience to help them get the job that they want. It also allows them to build the confidence and knowledge on the field they are setting out in.
Being an intern means putting in long hours, doing the menial tasks and accepting that for a…
Devan Moonsamy
It’s the start of the new year and everyone heading back to the office might be fixated on implementing their new year resolution. This can prove to be a challenge for those who are not in sync with the “new year new me” mantra.
If that isn’t enough to get you peeved to…
Devan Moonsamy
In light of recent discovery of a new variant of Covid-19 in South Africa, businesses might be panicking as the dreaded 4th wave grows momentum. Plans for an economic recovery during the festive period, which seemed possible as vaccination roll outs indicated an improvement in the management of the virus, have been met with…
Devan Moonsamy
It goes without saying that Black Friday has become a much sought after day to conduct shopping in South Africa. From consumers sleeping outside their desired stores with great deals at malls the night before to waking up at early hours of the morning to buy goods online, the need to get a…
Devan Moonsamy
As we approach the end of the year staff members are probably hinting around the conversation about a bonus. The reality is that since the pandemic many businesses were unable to give staff members a bonus. However, as more and more people now return to their place of work and staff businesses starting…
Devan Moonsamy
Since the dawn of Covid-19, work culture has been neglected. This means staff are dealing with negative work attitudes and a work environment that is not what it used to be.
As much as the build up to Heritage Day brings about celebration of culture in the office, we should not neglect the…
Devan Moonsamy
Covid-19 has opened a new portal to the way in which employees balance work and personal life. From being able to clock out at exactly 5pm to now checking emails at odd hours because employees work from home, the idea of a work-life balance might seem unachievable.
Working from home has been deemed…
Devan Moonsamy
Unemployment is still on the rise as more and more people are facing job cuts with companies downsizing as Covid-19 continues to grow. With companies having to let people go, reduce the size of departments and instead of outsourcing suppliers start in-house work - people have been left with uncertainty around their job…
By Devan Moonsamy
Over the years it was acceptable for men to earn more than woman. It has only recently become normal for woman to hold positions previously held by men. But are women remunerated the same way as their male counterparts?
The gender wage gap has become a sore topic over the years. An…