Tag: workplace
‘Struck by’ accidents account for >32% of SA’s total – FEM
EVERY year, about 2.78 million workers, globally, die from occupational accidents and work-related diseases, while an additional 374 million workers suffer from non-fatal occupational...
Misconceptions on disability in the workplace
By Daniel Orelowitz, MD of Training Force
THE national disability prevalence rate is 7,5% in South Africa, and yet despite this, having a disability is not readily...
Tackling burnout: How to deal with stress and safety in the workplace
By Kristen Deuzeman, Industrial/Organizational Psychologist, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
WHEN I began working in disaster and emergency management, there was a funny anecdote suggesting...
New workplace rules every business and worker in South Africa should know about
Employment and Labour minister Thulas Nxesi recently published three important legal developments affecting South African employers and employees:
The Draft National Labour Migration Policy...
Keeping women workplace safe, productive and efficient
MORE women are performing roles that were traditionally undertaken by men. However, women still encounter many challenges in industry, which has a long legacy...
Digital transformation redefines the workplace
Digital transformation is using technology to radically improve the performance and reach of an organisation. When digital transformation is done right, it is like...
International disabilities awareness day (3 Dec): Ensure workplace is universally accessible for visitors and...
Each year, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and the National Disability Rights Awareness Day is commemorated on 3 December. The aim of...
Touchwork announces ClickScan & HealthScan, COVID-19 screening tools; providing safety as businesses reopen
As industry re-opens during the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses must adhere to regulations to ensure safety and mitigate the spread of the virus in the...
Bullying bosses are compromising workplace safety, study finds
Bullying bosses are not just bad for the morale and well-being of employees - they can also be bad for workplace safety, reveals a...
Nice place to work
They have been hiding their light under a bushel but just recently, and somewhat quietly, Sparks & Ellis let it slip that their staff...
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