Up to 30% of the future workforce will be independent contractors

The move away from permanent employment will suit smart workers and agile companies alike, writes Johann van Niekerk, MS of Outsized, South Africa. A taste of freedom is an exhilarating thing. It brings a sense of wonder and clarity, and a peek into a world beyond...

Cyber-security: craft a back-to-basics layered approach

Cyber-crime has risen exponentially since the start of the global pandemic. While no security is full proof, crafting a security posture with multiple layers, built on the basic tenets of cyber-security is certainly a good start. By Patrick Assheton-Smith, CEO at...

Has cybersecurity become too complex to manage alone?

As businesses rise to meet the challenge of the always on digital workspace, the pressure on IT staff is growing. By Markus Erb, vice-president: services at Logicalis Group With more people working from home and using their personal devices, businesses are exposed to...

Make the most of your fibre internet connection

Our work and home lives have undergone a radical transformation as South Africa navigates through the pandemic and our radically changed work-learn-entertain-at-home lives. As we pass 18-months of Covid-19, with a fourth wave potentially on the horizon, we had no...

Succession planning an opportunity, not a tick-boxing exercise

As leaders, one of our biggest fears is no longer having a meaningful role to play in our organisations. For many business leaders, the fear of obsoletion can be crippling, especially when it comes to the vital process of succession planning. By Kim Hawke, partner at...

Women need to embrace opportunities in the workplace

In my experience, the corporate environment today is a much more enabling one for women than in the past. By Lizelle Fourie, applications consultant at DAC Systems Even though the gender breakdown still favours men, the general attitude towards women has certainly...