Supporting employees with cognitive impairment

There is a growing trend toward embracing “neurodiversity” in the workplace through recognising their worth and hiring individuals with neurological differences.  These differences include cognitive impairment, including conditions such as autism, dyslexia, ADHD among...

Supporting Employees Amid Civil Disturbance

Alongside the greatest global health challenge in over a century – brought about by COVID-19 and ensuing lockdowns – various protests were seen to mushroom around the world in 2020. 1 Among them, these protests demanded diversity, equity and inclusion, requiring...

Career Planning for the New Normal

Today’s world of work is more unpredictable than ever before. Many people have had their hard-fought career advancement come to a standstill because of unforeseen external forces, including organisation and industry disruptions brought about by COVID-19. According to...

Does Sexual Harassment Raise the Risk of Suicide?

While sexual harassment under any circumstances can wreak havoc on a victim’s health and wellbeing, workplace harassment is a special kind of menace. It is like a cancer that works its way through a work environment causing disastrous results. Employees who are...

Disability Inclusion at Work

South Africa has about 3 million people living with disabilities, equating to about 7.5% of the country’s population. Will 2021 be the year that disability inclusion finally takes hold in the workplace? Today, more companies understand the value of meeting their...