Brain drain real for SA engineers
South Africa’s lack of engineering skills is once again under the spotlight, with the ongoing “brain drain” a challenge for the country.
Engagement key in successful firms
Top companies build and sustain a culture of engagement and are often led by CEOs who understand that employee engagement is not just a nice-to-have but critical to achieving business results. This is confirmed by Aon Hewitt’s 2015 Trends in Global Employee Engagement report, which points out that Leaders in these elite organisations also understand that employee engagement is primarily their responsibility
Prepare for more disruption
Just as companies have adjusted to the now well-established wave of digital intermediaries – think Netflix, Expedia, Amazon – they must prepare for what comes next.
Sensors track bee behaviour
Micro-sensors are helping to track bees, providing information on their behaviour and environment that can help to alleviate threats to the creatures, which are essential for the pollination of about one-third of the food we eat. Australian research organisation CSIRO...
Cosmic meeting of star, nebula
The Hubble telescope has captured the spectacular cosmic pairing of a star and a nebula 15 000 light years away. The star Hen 2-427 – more commonly known as WR 124 – is pictured with the nebula M1-67 which surrounds it. Both objects, captured here by the...
Tech brings families closer
Contrary to popular opinion, communication technologies could be bringing families closer together. If you’ve ever wondered about the impact that communication technology is having on the modern family, then a new report from Ericsson ConsumerLab will make interesting reading. The report, Bringing Families Closer Together, provides a snapshot of the impact of communication technology on families in the US.