By Quintus Sliep, Managing Director of Worldwide Staffing South African companies contend with multiple compliance requirements concerning labour, with bargaining councils serving as a prime example. Compliance with these councils is paramount, and neglecting compliance can leave businesses vulnerable to legal risks and obstacles. Upholding compliance standards can also strengthen relationships with employees, unions, and

By Quintus Sliep, Managing Director of Worldwide Staffing COVID-19 paved the way for remote work to become a permanent fixture in many industries. As companies continue to navigate this post-pandemic landscape, they are discovering the immense value of tapping into specialist skills through remote work. However, while this trend presents numerous opportunities and opens the

Highlighting the indispensable role of Temporary Employment Services (TES) in today’s ever-changing work environment. Sliep emphasized the economic impracticality of maintaining a permanent workforce, especially when faced with fluctuating demand. In today’s fast-paced business environment, companies, especially those operating in sectors like e-commerce, grapple with the challenge of rapidly scaling their workforce to meet fluctuating

By Quintus Sliep, Managing Director of Worldwide Staffing In 2023, South Africa endured a staggering 332 days of load shedding, according to the figures, compiled by EskomSePush and The Outlier, including a record 74 days of Stage 6 power cuts that resulted in 10 or more hours without electricity. The impact has been devastating on

By Quintus Sliep, Managing Director of Worldwide Staffing South Africa has one of the highest unemployment rates in the world, including a staggering number of unemployed youths, which has resulted from a combination of various factors. From global uncertainty and an economic downturn to a growing mismatch between skills and demand, our unemployment rate continues

By Quintus Sliep, Managing Director of Worldwide Staffing As the festive season approaches, the demand for goods surges, putting immense pressure on supply chains. The intricacies of container and warehousing logistics, exacerbated by external factors like fuel costs, infrastructure challenges, staff shortages and load shedding, emphasise the need for a flexible workforce to optimise efficiency.

By Quintus Sliep, Managing Director of Worldwide Staffing South Africa’s freight and logistics sector faces multiple challenges, many of them a result of macroeconomic factors that industry players have little to no control over. Yet the industry is also poised for significant growth thanks to the boom in online shopping. To leverage this opportunity, it

By Quintus Sliep, Managing Director at Worldwide Staffing Finding stable, permanent employment can be a challenging and stressful journey for job seekers, consuming valuable time, and resources. Unfortunately, even after successfully landing a job, some employees discover that they do not quite fit the company’s culture. This mismatch leads to resignations, resulting in wasted time

By Quintus Sliep, Managing Director at Worldwide Staffing South Africa has one of the highest youth unemployment rates in the world. In the first quarter of 2023, the unemployment rate for people aged 25-34 was 39.1%, which means that for every 100 young people in this age group, only 61 are employed. Such a staggering unemployment