‘Public opinion is increasingly dictating the success or failure of companies and brands’ – UP academics on fixing reputational damage

Posted on November 13, 2020

In order to retain market value, a customer base and employee loyalty, an organisation must take stock of its reputation.

EXPERT ADVICE: On Boss’s Day, here’s how to identify and deal with workplace bullying

Posted on October 16, 2020

Boss’s Day is observed every October to encourage colleagues to strengthen their relationship in the workplace. Fostering a professional environment that is free of intimidating behaviour is one way to do this, and recognising workplace bullying is where it needs to begin.

Alumna profile: Prof Nasima MH Carrim

Posted on October 05, 2020

Credited with a long list of notable achievements, Prof Nasima Carrim is a role model in every respect: Apart from her newly appointed role as Exco member of the Society of Industrial and Organisational Psychology of South Africa (SIOPSA), Prof Carrim is part of a team of conveners for a future...

Four leadership themes for building an inclusive South African culture

Posted on September 22, 2020

Leadership is paramount to develop and foster an inclusive culture for any organisation and for the broader society.

Creating racial harmony and well-being in workplaces – UP Human Resource Management experts offer advice

Posted on September 16, 2020

Most countries use labour legislation and government policies to encourage diversity and inclusion, and to improve race relations in businesses and organisations. However, in some organisations, overt racism has been replaced by more subtle forms of discrimination, such as hostile words and...

Alumna Dr Cila Myburgh

Posted on September 07, 2020

To be part of a system that ensures access to quality education for all, is alumna Dr Cila Myburgh’s fervent wish. “Living in a country of extreme inequality in terms of access to quality education – from young to old – makes this goal very real for me and personally...

Prof Carrim chosen as SIOPSA Chair

Posted on August 27, 2020

Prof Nasima Carrim has been elected as exco member of the Society of Industrial and Organisational Psychology of South Africa (SIOPSA), chairing the newly created Diversity and Inclusion Interest Group., Her short-term vision is to give a voice to marginalised industrial and organisational...

Taking a new approach to work-life balance amid COVID-19 – UP prof offers employees and employers pointers

Posted on August 18, 2020

While the challenge of maintaining a work-life balance is not a novel concept for many employees and employers alike – over the years, a rise in the usage of technology has blurred the boundary between work and family – working from home during COVID-19 has come with a new set of...