by Arina Fyfer | Jul 25, 2023 | Human Resources, Uncategorized
Thinking about what I want to talk to you about this week I have to admit at the top of my list is COMMUNICATION in the workplace. One of the most potent tools at your disposal in the workplace, is feedback. Feedback not only facilitates employee growth...
by Arina Fyfer | Jun 20, 2023 | Human Resources
Being able to bring on specialists as you need is fundamental to having the right expertise and talent focused on your most prized gem – your business. Think about it, if you had to get open-heart surgery, would you want a general practitioner taking the lead or a...
by Arina Fyfer | Jun 6, 2023 | Human Resources
During uphill financial times, employees are increasingly determined to seek additional sources of income. This tendency may cause a decrease in productivity in the workplace as employees attempt to supplement their income after hours, by way of second or even third...
by Arina Fyfer | May 30, 2023 | Human Resources
In this age of misinformation – of ‘fake news’, conspiracy theories, Twitter trolls, and deep fakes – gaslighting has emerged as a word for our time. Gaslighting is an insidious form of manipulation and psychological control. It can be...
by Arina Fyfer | May 16, 2023 | Human Resources
Cross-training is about learning how to do more than one specific job in order to become professionally well-rounded. Cross-training enables a staff member (the “visiting staff member”) to learn how to execute specific tasks by working with another staff member (the...
by Arina Fyfer | May 2, 2023 | Human Resources
Financial Institutions, Law Firms, Estate Agents and other Accountable Institutions operating in South Africa must vet all employees for competence and integrity, or risk sanction, including a fine of up to R50m. Additionally, accountable institutions are obliged to...
