Earning a university degree is crucial in today’s economy

Higher education holds the key to improving South Africans’ economic prospects, writes Shai Reshef, president of University of the People. Unemployment is the greatest struggle South Africa’s youth face today. Youth unemployment (15-34 years) hit a record...

Tips for promoting mental well-being in the workplace

While mental health is not an often spoken subject, the events of the last two years have brought it to the fore. And, unsurprisingly, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a considerable increase in the number of agitated, nervous, or bereaved South Africans owing to...

Why it’s important to focus on employee mental health

Many organisations are struggling to survive amid the pandemic and are hoping that their employees can ride out the storm with them. However, by focusing on the company’s performance, they may neglect the mental health of their employees. Francine Katsoudas,...

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...

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...