AI and the world of work in 2024

Our collective professional lives are set for a fundamental shake-up in the year ahead as the unprecedented impact of artificial intelligence (AI) is felt across job functions and in every industry. By Genevieve Koolen, human resources director at SAP Africa Does the...

Motivation, connection can ignite success

Organisations are in business to make money, but people remain central to success and ensuring that the organisation has what it takes to thrive, writes Phumzile Hlatshwayo, executive: human capital at Altron Systems Integration. Organisations want results....
How to build a more inclusive, skilled workforce

How to build a more inclusive, skilled workforce

The local technology skills shortage has been well documented over time, with recent statistics underscoring not only a dearth of technical expertise in South Africa, but also a concerning youth unemployment rate. New figures from Statista show a staggering number of...

Moonlighting – your side hustle can cost you your job

The duty of good faith and the implications of moonlighting for employees was underscored in a recent Labour Court judgment. By Mpumelelo Nxumalo, partner and Kalene Watson, senior associate from Webber Wentzel The court emphasised the necessity of proactive...

Independent contracting could revolutionise IT recruitment

As businesses plan for 2024, no doubt one of their most pressing priorities will be to fill critical roles in their organisations. By Gary Silbermann, co-founder and innovation director at One Degree With the usual spike in resignations towards the end of the year,...

Embracing the needs of disabled employees adds productivity

Employers that acknowledge and accommodate talented and industrious employees with disabilities will find it pays off handsomely. Not only does it make a wider pool of talent available for recruitment, it also supports employee productivity and retention....