Jan 16, 2019
Times are tough, and the local job market continues to have a rather bleak outlook. Stats SA recently reported that the official unemployment rate increased by 0,5 of a percentage point, sitting at 27,2% when compared to stats for Q1 2018. According to Pine Pienaar,...
Jan 16, 2019
Much has already been made of the working habits of digital natives. An influx of young professionals joining the workforce who have grown up using the internet, mobile devices, social media and other modern technologies greatly affects the way businesses operate. By...
Jan 14, 2019
The announcement by National Treasury and SARS in 2017 that the tax exemption on South African expatriates is set to change, has resulted in the lifestyle of many South Africans, who are employed by companies abroad, to rapidly change from a South African tax...
Jan 8, 2019
What hours did you work yesterday? Chances are, it wasn’t 9-5. By Paul Burrin, vice-president of Sage People The world of work as we know it is changing. With new technology making it easier to work anywhere, anytime, the traditional 9-5 is effectively dead....
Dec 20, 2018
Online communication has shaken up the rules for traditional communication – not only in general life but in business too. Here’s how you can thrive in the new digital landscape. A few decades ago, being a good communicator referred to being in possession of a few...
Dec 13, 2018
The unemployment rate in South Africa rose to 27.5% in the third quarter of 2018, yet the demand for skills remains high – leaving an industry conundrum that is yet to be solved. According to SUSE, partnerships that focus on upskilling graduates and providing...
