Editor's Letter

Robots could have a positive impact on occupational health and safety if they’re used in dangerous operations. But would these machines eventually steal too many human jobs and drastically disrupt the labou... Read More...

In this year’s edition of the Handbook, we highlighted how hybrid work could save the world, as it reduces CO2 emissions by limiting the daily commute. It also increases employee productivity, as they can get... Read More...

We’ve all probably seen this statement at the end of numerous messages: “Consider the environment before you print this email”. I hand the reins over to Jane Molony, executive director of the Paper Manufact... Read More...

We sit too much and it's bad for our health. These two facts are becoming increasingly hard to ignore. So how do you get the work done and encourage staff to be active? Hybrid working and Zoom aerobics might ... Read More...

When the global pandemic began in 2020, businesses had to adapt very quickly, sending employees home to work. With the national state of disaster now over and Covid reaching endemic status, how do businesses an... Read More...

Internationally, crashes and collisions are the leading cause of workplace deaths. Approximately 40% of these deaths are as a result of motor vehicle accidents. Crashes are also in the top five causes of workpl... Read More...

As the issue and implementation of mandatory vaccination policies (MVPs) become ever more apparent to many South Africans, the question constantly arises whether a dismissal based on an employee’s failure to va... Read More...

There is no denying it, the global pandemic has affected us all. Health and well-being have understandably been important talking points in recent months, particularly in the workforce. But is the world of work... Read More...

Trucks powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) are no better for the climate than conventional diesel trucks, and pollute the air far more than manufacturers claim. I was shocked to read that independent on-roa... Read More...

Mental health issues have been placed firmly in the spotlight as the Covid-19 pandemic sweeps through the world. But has this had any effect on those who suffer in silence? I’m a journalist, through and thro... Read More...