The rise of AI in the job market

Artificial intelligence (AI) can no longer be considered the stuff of science fiction, writes Frank Rizzo, technology sector leader at KPMG in South Africa. In fact, it has evolved to such an extent that many companies will soon be using elements of it to streamline...

Budget shows importance of digital transformation

As indicated by South African Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan in his recent Budget speech, the country finds itself in an era of rapid technological change. With job creation a major focus for government, local business development is of utmost importance, writes...

Unemployment stats point job-seekers in the right direction

In a context of significantly high unemployment, South African job-seekers often find themselves in competition with hundreds – sometimes thousands – of equally experienced and qualified professionals. However, recent statistics highlight that certain...

Income tax increase likely for 2017

Cathie Webb, director of the South African Payroll Association, encourages all employers, employees and payroll departments to prepare themselves for an income tax increase that will likely be announced during Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s upcoming National...

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...