Informal sector workers need cover, too
John Manzonga At the Workplace It is common knowledge that the majority are now employed in the informal sector where they are their own bosses. That sector is contributing greatly to the sustenance of...
View ArticleStaff development a must for employers
Staff development is one key area that many employers are becoming reluctant to embrace yet it is not just meant at educating the individual worker but also the whole company.It is no secret that a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Unscrupulous employers abusing trainees
John Manzongo At the Workplace Two critical areas that I have realised many employers seem to be violating are up for discussion in this instalment: the rampant abuse of students on industrial...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Workers’ Day has lost meaning
The late Eddison ZvobgoJohn Manzongo At the workplace Today is Workers’ Day, a day meant to celebrate the most important asset in any productive nation worldwide. With many workers having nothing to...
View ArticlePrepare for your retirement now
John Manzongo @the Workplace I have been concentrating on working and discovered that we all shall retire from work at some point in life and enjoy the fruits of our so many years’ hard work. Even...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Those in high-risk jobs should be paid more
Being a soldier is a matter of life and death, as these soldiers undergoing drills at Wafa Wafa in the Zambezi Valley will testifyThere is always a risk associated with every job that a man undertakes,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Of workplace corruption, bribery
The issue of housing stands acquired using the company roll has had its fair share of anecdotes in recent times in many firms in the countryJohn Manzongo At the Workplace For years, many Zimbabwean...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Workers at mercy of unscrupulous employers
Many employers think that overalls or worksuits constitute all the required protective clothingJohn Manzongo @ The Workplace The workplace is fast becoming a jungle where only the fittest survive at...
View ArticleOf constructive, unfair dismissal
John Manzongo At the Workplace There are various issues unfolding at the workplace. In many cases both employers and employees do not know something is wrong until someone visits the Labour Court for...
View ArticleJustice delayed is justice denied
John Manzongo At the Workplace Labour disputes remain a contentious issue and the country has seen cases dragging as far as 10 years or more without any tangible solution in sight. In my view, there...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Whistle-blowers can signal corruption endgame
John Manzongo At the Workplace There has been so much talk as to why corrupt activities continue to thrive at the workplace yet there seems to be no solution in sight as to how best to deal with this...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Worker recognition must begin at home
John Manzongo At the Workplace A motivated workforce is highly productive. When one is motivated he or she is pushed, propelled and energised to continue even when he or she is tired and drained. In...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Editorial Comment: It’s not Bronnert who deserves an apology
IT is said a picture tells a thousand words. We couldn’t agree more. Readers, we are sure can recall the picture of mdc-t leaders among them party leader Mr Morgan Tsvangirai, secretary general Mr...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Workers at mercy of mercenary representatives
John Manzongo At the Workplace Retrenchment is one word that elicits a lot of images and reactions. On the one hand, it is like the proverbial sword of Damocles – a constant and imminent threat.On the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Spare a thought for contract workers
John Manzongo At the workplace There is serious need for Government and the private sector to formulate policies that protect and safeguard the rights of contract workers who are usually paid according...
View Article
