When to coach and when to mentor

As a leader or manager, you have a lot of responsibility to guide and develop your team. One of the most effective ways to do this is through coaching and mentoring. However, it can be challenging to know when to use each approach. By Anja van Beek, talent strategist,...
Wider broadband access can help businesses solve recruitment issues

Wider broadband access can help businesses solve recruitment issues

Investments in infrastructure and more spectrum availability have made it cheaper and easier for operators to roll out mobile broadband networks in both urban and rural areas. By Nic Laschinger, chief technology officer of Euphoria Telecom Aside from the data cost...

Do your homework before attempting to attract skilled labour

The shortage of skilled workers and the difficulty businesses experience in trying to fill vacant positions means that human resource managers have to be meticulous with all details relevant to the recruitment process. This is according to Nicol Myburgh, head: human...

What you need to know about the new minimum wage

With revised minimum wage regulations set to come into force today (1 March 2024), employers across the country expect it to be a pivotal moment that promises to reshape the dynamics of work and remuneration. Gone are the days of robotic adherence to outdated wage...
Skills-based hiring brings SA in line with international hiring trends

Skills-based hiring brings SA in line with international hiring trends

As technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace and become infused across all aspects of the business, companies are increasingly under pressure to remain competitive by attracting the best tech talent available. By Jessica Hawkey, MD of redAcademy However...