Oct 18, 2018 | Conversations, Latest Articles
We have all heard someone say “I just tell it like it is”, “I say it how I see it” or “I call a spade, a spade” and for some reason because they believe they are being honest this should excuse their hurtful, mean or just plain brutal behaviour. Helene Vermaak,...
Jul 16, 2018 | Articles, Conversations, Latest Articles
With the corporate environment in a constant turbulent state, downsizing and retrenchment has become somewhat the norm. Helene Vermaak, Business Director at corporate culture experts The Human Edge says that equipping an individual’s spouse with tools to cope with...
Jul 16, 2018 | Conversations, Latest Articles
We have all found ourselves in a conversation where our boss or a colleague is being talked about behind their back. Sometimes these conversations are done in jest and with a little banter, but more often than not a line from ‘play to poison’ is crossed. Helene...
Jul 16, 2018 | Articles, Conversations, Latest Articles
Unsupported, harassed and ignored – why remote employees are feeling more isolated Working remotely is a highly sought-after job perk. Having the flexibility to live and work where you please, regardless of corporate headquarters, often draws people to take one job...
May 22, 2018 | Articles, Culture, Latest Articles
In the working world, business managers and owners often relay how ‘time is money’. And generally, this saying is correct because the more time we waste the more we could lose out on potential customers. Taking longer to do the work also increases the opportunity...
Dec 13, 2017 | Conversations, Latest Articles, Research - Conversations
Most employees feel frustrated or discouraged as some point in their workday. “This is a common scenario,” says Helene Vermaak, Director at The Human Edge, “and we have found common reasons for this are that they disagree with their boss, don’t support the suggestion...