Nedbank Namibia says it continues to prioritise the upliftment of women to leadership positions in the banking group, a development which has seen women now constitute 64% of its staff complement. The financial institution said women make up 56% of the management tier at Nedbank Namibia with 70% of the demographic being black women. “The banking and finance...
Zoom Workplace, the new AI-powered collaboration platform, helps reimagine teamwork, facilitate connections, and improve productivity — all within the Zoom experience users trust and love Zoom announces 40 new innovations, including new Zoom AI Companion features for Zoom Phone, Team Chat, Events, and Contact Center, and its expansion to include Ask AI Companion, which works across...
Namibia’s Constitutionprovides for independent trade unions to protect workers’ rights and interests and promote labour relations and fair employment practices. To give effect to this, parliament enacted the Labour Act. Its overriding objective includes regulating the basic terms and conditions of employment for employers and employees; to ensure employees’ health, safety and welfare; to protect...
Brent Simpson, University of South Carolina When people work for discriminatory managers, they put in less effort. That’s true both when managers are biased against them and when they’re biased in their favor, according to a new paper that Nicholas Heiserman of Oklahoma State University and I have published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour....
Staff Reporter WINDHOEK, Sept. 26 — As the year draws to a close, many of us find ourselves grappling with workplace fatigue. The days grow shorter, deadlines loom, and the holiday season beckons, creating the perfect conditions for burnout. But fear not! There are innovative and practical strategies to combat weariness and cultivate a positive...
Martin Endjala It was decided at an event hosted by the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA) for the Women Network in Windhoek last week, to foster gender equality, empowerment, and inclusivity in the workplace. The event brought together female employees, leaders, and external speakers for a day of discussions, workshops, and networking aimed at advancing...
Fedden Mainga In my preceding opinion piece (volume 27), I addressed the constitutional violations of the practical joke involving some employees at Rundu service station who were beaten for loans. In the employment context, this ‘joke’ brought to the fore some worrisome realities of the state of labour laws because the Labour Act 11 of...
By Sharon Kasote, Old Mutual Namibia Group Wellness Officer Workplace wellness programmes have become increasingly prevalent in organisations worldwide, and the Namibian market is no exception. Traditionally, the success of such initiatives has been measured solely in financial terms, focusing on their impact on the company’s bottom line. However, forward-thinking organisations are now recognising that...
The prevalence of burnout in the workplace has become a growing concern, affecting employees across all industries, including the Namibian market. The constant pressure to meet deadlines, deliver results, and maintain work-life integration has led to an alarming increase in stress-related health issues and diminished productivity. Here is Hilma Vilho, Organisational Effectiveness Specialist, Old Mutual...
The Acting Executive Director of the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation,Otniel Podewiltz, says violence and harassment at workplaces are widespread phenomena around the world. However, Podewiltz says this issue in Namibia is complex due to persistent social inequalities and power imbalances. Podewiltz said this during a two-day meeting on variation and Sensitization...