Some of your best women are reconsidering leadership. Here’s why

According to McKinsey and LeanIn.Org’s latest Women in the Workplace report, women are now less likely than men to say they want a promotion. For the first time in 11 years of tracking this data, a measurable aspiration gap has emerged: 69% of entry-level women...
Diversity needs to start with technology, not just the workforce

Diversity needs to start with technology, not just the workforce

Artificial intelligence (AI) is opening new opportunities for women across construction, energy and other traditionally male-dominated industries. By Maureen Phiri, director of Oxyon People Solutions As more work becomes centred on technology, data, and remote...

Growing AI adoption raises new wellbeing considerations

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded in everyday work, Lyra Southern Africa is observing growing concern among employees about keeping pace with changing workplace demands, evolving skills requirements and the increasing complexity of modern...
Productivity gains depend on people, not just platforms

Productivity gains depend on people, not just platforms

Across South Africa, organisations are accelerating their investment in artificial intelligence (AI), deploying copilots, automation tools and advanced data platforms with the promise of unlocking productivity and reducing costs. By Ntsako Baloyi, data and AI lead for...

Is your CV costing you interviews? Avoid these mistakes

When you apply for your next dream job, your CV will be one of hundreds competing for the recruiter’s attention. You will get only a few minutes and one chance to make a good impression on them. For that reason, it is important to ensure that your CV is slick and...

How businesses can benefit from YES

For many companies, transformation requirements such as B-BBEE compliance are still seen as an administrative burden. By Thami Mbanjeni, YES implementation manager at the BEE Chamber The Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative challenges that perception by offering...