Cell C, M4Jam to help boost income during Covid-19

A two-week lockdown extension in South Africa means an even greater blow to the country’s already fragile economy. Around the world, governments and corporates are attempting to put measures in place to prevent widespread unemployment and poverty from being the...

Virus gives impetus to revisit modern workstyle

Covid-19, which has impacted individuals and organisations around the globe, is now a reality in South Africa, and local businesses need to turn to technology that empowers unified communication, collaboration, and remote working in order to maintain productivity and...

SAFCoin employs blockchain for micro jobs

African cryptocurrency SAFCoin has launched what it believes to be Africa’s first blockchain-powered micro jobs platform, aimed at connecting businesses and gig economy workers across Africa, for free. MobiJobs.Africa lets start-ups and small to medium-sized...

Immediate resignations contrary to legal procedures

Employment contracts always include a notice period should an individual decide to resign. Typically, South African workers must give a calendar months’ notice when they decide to part ways with their employer, but what happens in the case of resignation with...

New app for part-time Gen X jobbers

South African startup Live Wire has launched an employment app for the over-40s. The app connects part-time job seekers with part-time hirers. It provides a simple platform for hirers to choose applicants for numerous chores, professional functions and specialised...

Why untaken annual leave can cost you

Everything you read about employee performance makes the connection between happy, healthy people and a happy, health bottom line. This is no secret, writes By Greg Morris, CEO of Sebata Holdings. But there is one very explicit connection between your company’s...