How technology will transform our workplaces

Since the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022, the world has been abuzz with talk about the generative AI revolution and what it means for almost every sphere of society. Its impact on the workplace – the way people relate to each other as employees, perform their...

Gen Z demands a rethink of permanent employment

Workers had barely adapted to a remote and hybrid workplace before businesses demanded more time in the office, writes By Gary Silbermann, co-founder and innovation director at One Degree. Tech big hitters such as Dell and Tata Consultancy Services have warned workers...
Don’t import skills, grow them at home

Don’t import skills, grow them at home

There is no doubt that South Africa faces a skills crisis, especially when it comes to digital knowledge that will revolutionise the world. Yet sourcing international professionals to fill the local digital skills gap is not sustainable in the long run, writes Ursula...

How AI is impacting recruitment

In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is proving to be transformative across various industries. AI could enhances many functions rather than replacing real people, and this is true for the world of...

Hoe the new world of work impact business stakeholders

The South African workplace, like many others across the globe, has experienced significant changes in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. These changes, while transformative and in some cases beneficial, have also brought about their own set of challenges, impacting...

A fake doctor’s note could cost you your job

It’s the law: if you are absent from work for more than two consecutive days, or more than twice within eight weeks, you have to provide a doctor’s note to your employer, according to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA). Some employees, however,...