Unlock untapped talent by closing the disability skills gap
Organisations across sectors continue to report persistent skills shortages, yet a large and capable segment of the population remains excluded from meaningful economic participation, says Afri Training Institute. Among the most overlooked talent pools are people with...
Why most C-suite appointments fail, and what boards can do better
In boardrooms across South Africa and globally, executive appointments are among the most consequential decisions a company will make. Yet, despite the level of scrutiny and process involved, a significant number of senior hires fail to deliver on expectations within...
Oversight matters: Spotting payroll fraud in a digital world
South Africa's government has put payroll fraud in its crosshairs. In its latest Budget Review document, the National Treasury prioritises digital payroll systems for state entities, combatting what some outlets have reported as over R4-billion in annual losses...
Compliance is key to hiring remotely without the risk
A fast-growing company hires a developer in Poland, a marketing lead in Brazil, and a finance contractor in Kenya. And all of these employees are brought in without anyone ever setting foot in the same office. Meetings are held via video calls, documents are accessed...
With salaries, it’s not about the number, it’s about the delivery
For most candidates, the salary question feels like the riskiest moment in an interview: tense, awkward, and full of second-guessing. Many approach it defensively, often lowballing out of fear, or naming an overly-ambitious figure without foundation. But understanding...
Why coaching is no longer a luxury
Competitors cannot replicate an engaged, supported and psychologically safe workforce. In an environment where others can replicate products, technology and even strategy, business seeks the competitive edge. How to do this remains a deliberate leadership imperative:...
How everyday users and AI experts are experiencing AI
AI commentary often falls into two extremes: The highly technical forecasts on one end, and lightweight takes on the latest viral demo on the other. But most people live in the space between – using AI daily while struggling to understand why it behaves the way it...
Why the new 3% disability employment target matters
South Africa’s updated employment equity framework has raised the bar for disability inclusion in the workplace, and rightly so. By Anton Visser, group chief operating officer at SA Business School For too long, people living with disabilities have remained excluded...
HR key to an AI-ready organisation
Artificial intelligence (AI) can create enormous advantages for organisations and has become an important competitive consideration. But during 2025, AI hype started showing cracks as many companies reported failed pilots and underwhelming results. Yet, the...
Traits every high-performing CEO must have
In today’s South African corporate landscape — shaped by governance scrutiny, activist shareholders, geopolitical volatility, ESG pressure and rapid technological disruption — the role of the CEO has changed fundamentally. By Jeremy Bossenger, director at BossJansen...
The future of work is about stability, not insecurity
For years, the gig economy has been framed as the opposite of stability – flexible, fast-moving, but fragmented. Defined, the gig economy is the prevalence of short-term, flexible, and freelance contracts rather than permanent, full-time employment. But that narrative...
The role of mentorship as a strategy in SA’s inclusive leadership landscape
In South Africa, mentorship is more than a developmental tool. It is increasingly understood as a bridge to equity, resilience and long-term leadership sustainability. By Natasha Naidoo: director: industrial adhesives at Henkel South Africa Across a majority of...