https://www.bizcommunity.com/HR South Africa Human Resources & Management news 15 HR & Management news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/HR en-us Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:06:14 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-south-african-employers-need-a-better-way-to-say-no-292677a With South African youth unemployment at 60.9%, DY|DX argues the country's recruitment silence isn't a people failure - it's a volume problem AI is well placed to solve. 1-272680 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Human Resources & Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/is-your-business-busy-or-productive-5-ways-to-eliminate-operational-friction-292617a An overbooked schedule and a frantic team often give the illusion of a thriving, high-output business. However, constant activity frequently conceals a critical issue: people working at full capacity without delivering strategic value. While busyness offers quick reassurance, true productivity demands intentional focus, strategic clarity, and decisive leadership. 1-272670 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Human Resources & Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/too-old-for-severance-labour-court-rules-against-age-discrimination-in-vsps-414869a A recent Labour Court decision provides employers with a useful warning: when designing voluntary severance or early-retirement programmes, age may be an administratively convenient dividing line, but convenience does not make discrimination lawful. 1-272635 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Human Resources & Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/incentives-drive-jse-top-200-executive-pay-increases-pwc-report-reveals-525990a Performance-linked incentives - not fixed salaries - propelled executive compensation higher in 2026. Data from PwC’s 19th Executive Directors’ Remuneration and Trends Report shows median total pay for CEOs of large JSE-listed companies reached R23.19m (up 9%), while CFO median remuneration grew 7% to R13.49m. 1-272606 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Human Resources & Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/securex-africa-2027-puts-african-market-access-at-the-heart-of-new-show-strategy-181666a Securex Africa 2027 is set to take place at Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa from 1-3 June 2027, with a stronger focus on connecting international, regional and local suppliers with buyers and decision-makers from across Africa. 1-272588 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Human Resources & Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/think-like-the-boss-of-your-own-career-292787a Boss’s Day, observed on 16 October this year, is about recognising the role that managers and leaders play in the workplace. But it is also a good day to remember that every worker is the “boss” of their career and can take ownership of their own growth, advancement and, to some extent, their working conditions. 1-272560 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Human Resources & Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/constructive-dismissal-dispute-why-resignations-cant-skip-internal-grievance-processes-747242a Constructive dismissal is not an escape route for employees who are dissatisfied with their working environment, nor does every workplace grievance entitle an employee to resign and demand compensation. 1-272552 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Human Resources & Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/navy-suits-and-cognitive-overload-the-science-of-executive-decision-fatigue-969494a On a recent Monday, a Johannesburg executive stood in front of his wardrobe and reached for the same navy suit, a small choice that reflects a larger truth. Barack Obama once said he limited his wardrobe to grey and blue to conserve mental energy for the decisions that actually matter. Strip away the trivial, and you keep your mind for the consequential. Given the current challenges facing South African executives, that instinct isn’t just common sense; it’s survival. 1-272514 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Human Resources & Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/key-concourt-ruling-clarifies-motor-sector-provident-fund-calculations-292177a South Africa’s Constitutional Court has issued a ruling clarifying how provident fund contributions must be calculated for temporary employment services (TES) workers in the motor industry. 1-272480 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Human Resources & Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/silence-isnt-satisfaction-5-ways-leaders-can-build-psychological-safety-in-the-workplace-747662a In recognition of Mental Health Month, Heléne Vermaak, managing director of The Human Edge, is calling on organisations to move beyond basic wellness perks and address a more fundamental question: do employees feel safe enough to speak up when they are struggling? 1-272472 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Human Resources & Management South Africa