People Matters By Shiluvah

Kulani Shiluvane
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The workplace can be a difficult place to navigate even for the most seasoned professionals so imagine navigating it as a small business owner, graduate or first time manager. People Matters by Shiluvah is the conversations we should all be having about the workplace - the serious, the witty and everything in between.

Episodes

  1. Youth Unemployment in South Africa: Skills Gap, Hiring Bias, and How Young People Can Break Through

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    Youth Unemployment in South Africa: Skills Gap, Hiring Bias, and How Young People Can Break Through

    This episode is for young South Africans navigating a frustrating job market, and for the HR professionals, hiring managers, and business leaders whose decisions shape that market. Host Kulani Shiluvane and 18-year HR veteran Boniwe Dunster have an honest, practical conversation about why youth unemployment persists - and what individuals on both sides of the interview table can do about it right now. Boniwe breaks down whether South Africa has a skills problem, an employability problem, or both - and names who is actually responsible for bridging the gap between higher education and the workplace. She challenges the assumption that corporates are blameless, and calls out the institutional failures running from foundation phase schooling all the way through to university. The conversation covers concrete, actionable advice for job-seekers: why you should never limit yourself to your degree stream, how to reframe university life as real work experience, why belonging to a professional body matters even as a student, and how to apply strategically without burning out. Boniwe also reframes networking - separating intentional relationship-building from simply showing up for the vibes. Deeper structural issues get named directly: unconscious bias in hiring panels, the similarity bias that advantages candidates who look and sound like their interviewers, the generational tensions between Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z in the workplace, and the contradiction between youth unemployment policy and proposals to extend the retirement age. The episode ends with a firm rebuttal of the narrative that South Africans are lazy - and a call to give young people the opportunity to prove it. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Why Youth Unemployment Matters 01:17 Skills Mismatch or Employability Crisis - What Is It Really? 03:24 Who Bears Responsibility for Bridging the Gap? 06:15 Communication Skills and Confidence - The Hidden Barrier 09:13 Mother Tongue Interviews and Cultural Nuance in Hiring 13:29 Language Bias and How English Gatekeeps Opportunity 15:26 Top Advice for Young Job-Seekers in a Tough Market 19:50 Professional Bodies and Continuous Development 23:08 Gen Z in the Workplace - Problem or Scapegoat? 26:56 The Manager's Responsibility Beyond KPIs 29:00 Recognising and Overcoming Unconscious Bias 34:56 Connections vs. Networks - Demystifying How Jobs Are Found 42:12 Are South Africans Lazy - Setting the Record Straight 47:36 Retirement Age Extension and the Youth Unemployment Contradiction 51:12 Closing Advice and How to Reach Boniwe

    52 min

  2. 04/01/2024

    SMME Talent Acquisition - the Recruiter with Bella Ngwenya

    Limited resources, fierce competition, and the need for creative solutions all come into play for SMME talent acquisition. In this episode we talk to Bella Ngwenya about how SMMs can better navigate talent acquisition and retention.

    35 min

  3. 03/19/2024

    Mental Health @Work with Clementine Dlamini

    Mental health is no longer a “private” issue and now more than ever employers have a responsibility to safeguard the mental and emotional wellbeing of their people. In this episode Clementine Dlamini and I explore how employers can better navigate issues around mental health @work.

    48 min

  4. 02/28/2024

    HR Is Your Friend with Boniwe Dunster

    We have all heard the phrase HR isn’t your friend - but is that really the case? In this episode, Boniwe Dunster helps us better understand the role of HR within the organisation and the conclusion: HR is your friend.

    44 min

  5. 06/28/2023

    Leave: SA Labour Law vs SA Cultural Realities with Nomonde Gxilishe

    Does leave need to be culturally appropriate? In this episode, Nomonde Gxilishe and I discuss all things leave allowances for South African employees and how we can do better in ensuring that we practice greater equity in this area.

    53 min

  6. 06/14/2023

    Building a Team as a Small Business Owner with Buyi Mafoko

    Start a business they said, it will be fun they said… Is it really? In this episode, we discuss the journey of building and leading a team with Buyi Mafoko.

    53 min

  7. 05/24/2023

    M’jolo @Work with Nomvula Buthelezi

    This episode is about m’jolo love and relationships in the workplace - to date or not to date at work, that is the question.

    56 min

  8. 05/03/2023

    Bullying and Victimisation with Awande Mabaso

    In this episode, we delve into a topic we don’t talk about enough: workplace bullying and victimisation. We'll be diving into the causes and consequences of bullying, discussing some of the latest research on the topic, and exploring potential solutions to this pervasive problem. Awande will share some of her first-hand experiences and stories shedding light on this important issue.

    49 min

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The workplace can be a difficult place to navigate even for the most seasoned professionals so imagine navigating it as a small business owner, graduate or first time manager. People Matters by Shiluvah is the conversations we should all be having about the workplace - the serious, the witty and everything in between.

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  • Creator
    Kulani Shiluvane
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kulani Shiluvane
  • Show Website
    People Matters By Shiluvah