<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Farol]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farol]]></description><link>https://www.farolconsulting.co.za/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:52:20 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.farolconsulting.co.za/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding our new generation in the workplace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gen Z makes up 27% of the workforce and they are rewriting the rules of work. Digital natives shaped by economic uncertainty and rapid technological change, this generation values purpose over paychecks, flexibility over rigid structures, and honest communication over annual reviews. They are ambitious, driven and eager to contribute. The question is not whether they belong in your organisation. The question is whether your organisation is ready for them.]]></description><link>https://www.farolconsulting.co.za/post/understanding-our-new-generation-in-the-workplace</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1c2ef07ab417a19fbda02c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 12:58:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_b9304e64e14144ec97f244f36fea4993~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luiza Dehrmann</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Be Engaged: Employee Engagement and Psychological Safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[The way we think about employee engagement has shifted. Work-life balance is a thing of the past — we are now in an era of work-life fit. Only 20% of South African employees are truly engaged, while 60% are present but not giving their best. Engagement is not out of reach. It begins with trust, honest communication, and leaders who are willing to show up differently for their people.]]></description><link>https://www.farolconsulting.co.za/post/be-engaged-employee-engagement-and-psychological-safety</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a080f450b9e4f37fd26c124</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:36:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_7b14b4165a19435f8055a41c5c0ad630~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luiza Dehrmann</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creating a Solid Foundation: Beyond the Tick-Box Exercise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your human capital practices are not a 'nice-to-have'; they are an essential engine of your business. Strong businesses are built on solid human capital foundations. By anchoring a business in sound human principles, you create a space where psychological contracts can truly be established — unwritten, implicit expectations between employer and employee that, when upheld, keep people committed, loyal, and productive.]]></description><link>https://www.farolconsulting.co.za/post/creating-a-solid-foundation-beyond-the-tick-box-exercise</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0ca4d9d2a72baa2ffc5e90</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_931ea95c86d6439bb4cd5ccefc471975~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Luiza Dehrmann</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>