There has been much debate in South Africa around the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) and its recently released…
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Emotional intelligence is not a soft skill; it’s a core competency especially in a skills-based economy
by Roland Innesby Roland InnesThe notion that Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is a mere “soft skill” is questionable. In today’s dynamic skills-based economy, EQ is a…
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EAPs are not enough to tackle South Africa’s Mental Health Challenge in Organisations
by Taegan Devarby Taegan DevarA mental health awareness partnership article in last week’s Sunday Times entitled Productivity Under Pressure, rightly highlights the enormous crisis we…
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Why companies need to take bold steps towards mental health advocacy in the workplace
In the construction industry, where high-pressure environments are the norm, mental health often takes a backseat to safety and productivity. However,…
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The World Economic Forum (WEF) presented its latest “Future of Jobs Report” in January at its annual meeting held in Davos,…
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Section 187 of the LRA effectively prohibits the dismissal of employees for exercising their basic rights. Amongst others these basic rights…