Could AI help address SA’s unemployment and inequality challenges?

South Africa currently grapples with one of the world’s highest unemployment rates, standing at a staggering 31,9% in 2024, with youth unemployment exceeding 60%. By Rowen Pillai, CEO of LeanTechnovations This challenge is compounded by deep-seated structural...

Gen Z rewrites the rules of work – and benefits need to catch up 

Gen Z is entering the workforce in numbers too large to ignore. By 2030, they’ll make up nearly 40% of South Africa’s working population. They are young, ambitious, tech-savvy, and largely uninsured. By Reo Botes, managing executive of Essential Employee Benefits In a...

How to manage the hidden complexities of global payroll

As companies expand their operations across borders, managing payroll becomes increasingly complex. Each country has its own set of rules, tax structures, employment laws and reporting requirements, and what runs smoothly in one country can become a major compliance...

Employee engagement is broken – and it’s costing you

If “improve communication” is the best your employee engagement data can offer, you’ve got a bigger problem than poor communication. You’ve got bad data – vague, lagging, and impossible to act on. And that’s not just frustrating. It’s expensive. “Companies aren’t...

Master social media for job searching success

In today’s digital age, your online presence is more than a personal diary or collection of memories. By Shani van Eck, business administrator at EQPlus It’s a reflection of your professional persona and personal brand, playing a crucial role in the hiring process....