The Gaslight Effect

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...

DON’T BE THAT BOSS!

Unconscious Bias in The Workplace Unconscious bias in the workplace is a subconscious preference that may have an effect on your opinion based on facts or experiences from your past. These biases can negatively affect companies such as during the hiring process when...
ER, HR or IR?

ER, HR or IR?

Not sure what you need to get the best from your people?  Let’s break it down: Employment relations “’ER’’: ER relates to the overall management of employees to ensure their productivity, engagement, professional development, and wellbeing. Human Resources ‘’HR’’: HR...
Did You Know That To Update Can Be Fun?

Did You Know That To Update Can Be Fun?

Dear Friends, I would be grateful if you could please update your details. To comply with privacy laws like PoPIA and GDPR, I need to ensure that the data I have for all my contacts is up to date. If you do not want to receive the newsletter you can unsubscribe at any...
Health, Safety & Employee Wellbeing

Health, Safety & Employee Wellbeing

Friday is World Health Day and we thought it is the ideal time to talk about health and safety and employee wellness at work. In South Africa we have the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 (OHSA) which requires the employer to bring about and maintain, as far as...