insert_link Local Promoting employee entrepreneurship – Nedbank Namibia hosts successful employee market da On 24 May Nedbank Namibia proudly hosted its inaugural employee market day, which provided a platform for staff to showcase and sell their products and promote their services. The employee market day took place at Freedom Plaza next to the Nedbank campus. Employees from the various departments within the bank transformed the area into a vibrant marketplace and set up 18 stalls that displayed a wide array of […] todayMay 30, 2024 5
insert_link Lifestyle Workplace besties: How to build relationships at work while staying professional When employees are happy, engaged and productive, and the organization is meeting their individual needs, they are more likely to meet their full potential. (Shutterstock) By Jason Walker, Adler University Having meaningful connections in the workplace is essential for personal and organizational success. Most of us form these bonds naturally, as we spend a significant amount of our lifetimes at work. After leaving college, many people […] todayMay 23, 2024 14
insert_link Africa Impact of AI, hybrid work top HR challenges in 2024 Navigating the impact of artificial intelligence and hybrid work models will be the top challenges affecting the role of HR professionals in 2024. These were the main points emerging from the HR Connect event held today, hosted by SAP at the Maslow Hotel in Johannesburg. Kholiwe Makhohliso, Managing Director for Southern Africa at SAP, says business and HR leaders are grappling with the complexities of a new […] todayApril 17, 2024 10
insert_link Business / Economics The transformative power of employee engagement By Hilma Vilho, Organisational Effectiveness and Wellness Specialist, Old Mutual Namibia In the changing world of modern workplaces, one element stands out as a key to success: employee engagement. It is more than just a buzzword; it is a game changer with the power to transform organisations from within. Beyond the human resource manuals and performance indicators, deep reality organisations need to always remember is that […] todayMarch 13, 2024 13
insert_link Business / Economics Looking for your ‘calling’? What people get wrong when chasing meaningful work Searching for your ‘calling’ can be a source of joy – but also stress and distraction. Tom Werner/Stone via Getty Images Garrett Potts, University of South Florida As a professor, I’m fortunate to teach a course called World Religions for Healthcare Professionals that prepares students for the spiritual and ethical issues they may encounter in their careers. But the class often boils down to life’s big questions: What makes life […] todayMarch 3, 2024 5
insert_link Lifestyle The vital role of talent development and management By Stephanus Vries, Old Mutual Namibia Human Capital Manager, Old Mutual Namibia In the ever-evolving landscape of business, where competition is fierce and innovation is the key to success, the importance of talent development and management cannot be overstated. It's actually the key that makes successful organisations stand out from the others. Talent development is about developing potential and promoting progress, not merely about filling jobs. Leaders […] todayFebruary 7, 2024 7
insert_link Business / Economics Driving innovation through employee creativity By Rikus Grobler, Capricorn Group, Manager: Innovation Bottom-up innovation is all about flipping the traditional approach to innovation on its head. Instead of the big ideas coming from the top echelons of a company, they bubble up from the frontline employees. These are the folks who deal with the processes, products, services, and customers daily, and they're often brimming with insights on how to improve things. Let me […] todayJanuary 29, 2024 6
insert_link Business / Economics Africa’s top 25 Best Places to Work revealed for 2023 The Best Places to Work organization announced today the top 25 most performing employers in Africa for 2023. The program recently compiled its annual list based on the assessment of over 500 organizations operating across the continent. Findings from this year indicated that the top performing organizations in Africa continued to invest in creating a highly-engaged workforce, with an average engagement score of 80%,1 point lower compared to last year […] todayDecember 19, 2023 7
insert_link Local Capricorn Group Changemakers create positive change this festive season It's the season to give, and Capricorn Group employees stepped into their role as Changemakers on Friday, 1 December 2023, to spread the holiday cheer by giving back to the most vulnerable communities as part of their Regional Christmas Drive. Changemakers from across the country joined specific activities and projects closest to their branch or department to set up gardens, serve meals, donate items, paint, and hand out Christmas goodies. […] todayDecember 4, 2023 9