In the workplace

Santam insurance recently participated in the Citi Disability Career Expo 2022 at Nasrec in Johannesburg. Its strategic transformation policy makes sure that, as an organisation, Santam is able to accommodate people from various aspects of life, from opportunities at bursary level all the way to board level. Foremost for Thembi Manyike, Head of Talent Acquisition […]

Companies should be aware of measures that should be in place to help people with Disabilities in the workplace. When a company hires someone who is Deaf, it is very important to do the following 3 things. Sanele Ngwane, Cultural Liaison at eDeaf explains:

Justene Smith is a Disability Specialist at an organisation called Progression. Progression are the leaders in their field at providing workplace opportunities and solutions to help businesses understand and manage disability better in their space. We sat down with Justene, who explained how Progression is working to help EMPOWER people with disabilities and as well

The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a massive toll on the emotional and mental wellbeing of so many South Africans. The number of people with symptoms of depression doubled between 2017 and in 2020, from 12% to 24%. Job losses, and job insecurity, loneliness and the state of the economy are just a few of the

If a colleague uses a wheelchair, wears a hearing aid, or uses an assistive device, it is immediately evident that they have a disability. But not all disabilities can be seen, and they are known as invisible disabilities.  An invisible disability is a physical, mental, or neurological condition that can’t be seen from the outside.

By Gcobisa Ntshona, Human Resources Director at LexisNexis South Africa As we embrace a new way of working, considering the perspectives and circumstances of your entire workforce – including people who might otherwise have been excluded or marginalised – has fast become one of the most crucial aspects of a company’s survival in these trying

Some people worry that telling an employer about their epilepsy might affect their chance of getting a job or being treated fairly at work. Although discrimination can happen, the Employment Equity act aims to protect you from discrimination, and help your employer to treat you fairly and support you at work. Having the right information

Low expectations, stigmas and discriminatory preconceived notions about capabilities have long limited opportunities for persons with disabilities. In recent years, however, there has been much dialogue and activism focused on changing this culture of fear and misrepresentation. Here’s why hiring people with disabilities is a win-win. An untapped gold mine of talent According to Statista,

While the benefits of hiring persons with disabilities may be widely acknowledged, demystifying and highlighting the largely marginalised disability sector as well as the sourcing and accessing of relevant skills within this sector often continue to pose a challenge. On Friday 23 October, a Workplace Readiness Programme brought together hundreds of skilled learners, associations, and