Take your culture to the cloud – not just your data centre

When you think of the cloud, don’t simply think of it as a technology concept. It’s much more than that. By Karind Ori, cloud and digital executive at +OneX The cloud is an innovative business model that has rapidly reshaped our ways of working – and...

Keep payroll and HR going, even during loadshedding

Is there a worse time to lose power than during month-end? Every business has crucial activities that keep it moving forward. Prime examples include paying salaries and helping employees access leave applications and payslips. But when loadshedding strikes, such...

How to combat mid-year fatigue

As we find ourselves in the middle of the year, many individuals that I speak to, both leaders and team members, experience a sense of fatigue. By Anja van Beek, talent strategist, leadership and HR expert, and executive coach Do you ever feel like the fatigue is an...

Standardisation could address SA’s energy constraints

There is not a business in South Africa that isn’t hurting because of load-shedding. While there were several months of relative “reprieve” in the form of Stage 2 and Stage 3 blackouts, the colder weather has prompted Eskom to announce a return to...

Never skip ‘backup day’ …

In the midst of uncertain power schedules, interest hikes, and currency woes, business executives have their hands full. However, a strong data protection strategy – supported by regular and efficient backup systems – should be a priority. By Ant da Silva,...

Get creative about skills retention in SA

Crumbling infrastructure. Loadshedding. Rampant crime and corruption. These are just some of the reasons why many highly skilled South African professionals are choosing to relocate to other countries – where the infrastructure is stable, the lights stay on, and...