Software communities can create jobs

The South African economy is at a tipping point. Slow economic growth and the recent downgrading of the sovereign rating has dire consequences for job creation and business growth. In times like these, businesses start looking at where they can cut costs and jobs are...

Human, technology relationships will bridge digital skills gap

A mature and responsible relationship between humans and technology will bridge the digital skills divide, guiding people from digital refugees to digital citizens. This was one of the topics of conversation at a technology gathering in Johannesburg recently. Hosted...

Manage inappropriate staff behaviour on social media

To manage an organisation’s reputation and ensure that it is not associated with any controversial, discriminatory or damaging (legally, financially or otherwise) views, it is vital to keep an eye on what employees are putting out on social media platforms. This...

Keeping employees motivated through public holidays

For most, a series of closely grouped public holidays present a highly anticipated opportunity for a mini-holiday. However, the number of public holidays celebrated in South Africa during the course of April and early May this year, could pose a series of challenges...

Successfully navigating a career change

Considering the ever-increasing pace of digital transformation and how it is transforming the employment and business landscape, especially in today’s uncertain economic environment, the prospect of a career transition is becoming a reality that many people need...

Overtime fraud rife, and ready for a remedy

South Africa has a higher than average rate of overtime fraud owing to limited prevention and detection systems, and a workforce which has become dependent on the financial advantage it offers them, writes Arlene Leggat, a director at the South African Payroll...