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Productivity

We need to rethink South Africa’s growth model
Thought Leader
/ 9 April 2025

We need to rethink South Africa’s growth model

The country needs to embrace productivity-led growth to ensure sustainable economic development, foster employment and spur innovation.

By Ashley Nyiko Mabasa
Our ancestors worked less and had better lives. What are we doing wrong?
Opinion
/ 15 January 2022

Our ancestors worked less and had better lives. What are we doing wrong?

In an age of both untold prosperity and existential crisis, it’s time to rethink work

By Ståle Wig
Outdoor workers wilt in rising heat
The Green Guardian
/ 17 February 2021

Outdoor workers wilt in rising heat

Climate change means hats are crucial personal protective equipment now – and work hours must become flexible

By Sheree Bega
Use Nike’s model to expand your small business
Article
/ 7 September 2019

Use Nike’s model to expand your small business

Having a successful business is about more than just selling a product to customers

By James Maposa
Wages and productivity even out
Article
/ 27 January 2016

Wages and productivity even out

Labour and business are neither winners nor losers – as it should be, according to accepted economic theory.

By Staff Reporter
Output and wages linked to prosperity
Article
/ 23 September 2015

Output and wages linked to prosperity

Rising labour productivity leads to higher employment, income and profits.

By Luke Jordan
Work absenteeism costs SA economy R16bn a year
Article
/ 12 August 2014

Work absenteeism costs SA economy R16bn a year

An estimated average of 15% of staff are absent on any given day – and only one in three people who do not go to work are actually physically ill.

By Ina Skosana and Bhekisisa Team
Village Main Reef stocks reach highest in seven weeks
Article
/ 30 October 2013

Village Main Reef stocks reach highest in seven weeks

The gold production company has reported record highs at its Tau Lekoa flagship mine and restructuring at other operations.

By Paul Burkhardt
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Article
/ 20 February 2009

Empower your employees

There is an urgent need for South Africa’s organisations to develop cultures that foster positive work environments and increase productivity.

By Linda Ronnie

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