10 ways to effectively manage workplace conflict

Conflict is inevitable – and is especially prevalent in workplace environments where employees operate under high-pressured environments, aiming to achieve important objectives. Global workplace solutions provider, Manpower South Africa states that workplace...

Are SA businesses geared to win the race for talent?

South Africa’s Minister in the Presidency, Jeff Radebe, at the recent World Economic Forum Workshop reminded us that “countries today are competing in a knowledge-based global market where the key differentiators are skills, expertise, know-how and the...

Digitally-savvy tips for business communication

Technological innovations have spurred the evolution of the modern business environment by changing workplace strategies and processes, in order to take advantage of available tools and opportunities. Today’s most popular forms of communication are texting and...

Winners aims for diversity leadership

Everyone in business has the same aim – competitive advantage. Established routes to the destination include cost reduction to secure pricing efficiencies, new technology introductions to improve productivity and product innovation, writes Talent Africa’s...

The journey from baker to developer

One person’s journey from kneading dough to writing code, creating disruptive new products and services at a Cape Town based innovation firm, shows young people what’s possible when it comes to crafting a career in technology. “Never give up.”...

HR trends to look out for in 2017

We’re seeing the pace of change in human resources (HR) accelerate as digital technologies change the way we work, as digital natives enter the workplace, as labour law evolves and as competition for the best talent heats up. During 2017, we expect to see HR...