Let’s celebrate our women scientists and engineers

Let me ask you a question. When you think of a scientist, who comes to mind? Is it Albert Einstein, the founder of the theory of relativity? Or Sir Isaac Newton, who gave us the concept of gravity? And then there’s Louis Pasteur, who invented the process of...

The sustenance of job creation during a digital evolution epoch

As the future pushes ahead unabated, the set of circumstances emerging spark a lot of imagination. By Tau Mashigo chief technology officer: group IT at Standard Bank We no longer just rely on linear cognitive capabilities that give rise to incremental change, but...

Think tech, STEM when you #ChooseToChallenge career options

As the CEO of AgendaWorx and founder of inSite Innovative Education Solutions, Zeldeen Muller understands the importance of innovation in technology as perhaps few can – from personal experience as a woman, a colleague and a manager. Noting how important it is...

Uber drivers in SA: employees or independent contractors?

Uber drivers are currently classified as independent contractors in South Africa, but there are plans to launch a class action to compel Uber SA to confer several key rights on its drivers, which, if successful, will affect the rights of platform workers. By Kirsten...

Why do organisations struggle with transformation?

Transformation – probably one of the most contentious topics in modern organisations. By Johan Kruger, head of context at Consulta What comes to mind when you think of transformation? To simply use the word “change” seems a bit light weighted as...

Legal implications of employee monitoring at home

The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated (and for some, cemented) the work from home (WFH) trend, which, before the pandemic, was limited only to a handful of forward-thinking companies. By Keketso Kgomosotho, candidate attorney, overseen by Johan Botes, partner and head...