Tech is a creative, fulfilling career path for women

Tech is a creative, fulfilling career path for women

When it comes to women empowerment in the tech industry, many companies talk a good game, particularly during Women’s Month. Actually implementing real change is an entirely different matter for chief information officer Fikile Sibiya and Busisiwe Mbatha, head...

How to support women in tech

The tech industry is typically male dominated, and though women have been increasingly participating in this space over the last decade, there is still a lot of ground to cover. Women in the industry say they still deal with stereotypes like ‘girls can’t...

Strategies for filling the skills gap

South Africa’s dismal unemployment statistics have been sitting at around the 30% mark for a decade, with the latest figures indicating that 34,5% of people in the country are sitting at home without work. In other words, in the fourth quarter of 2022, South...

Good reasons to outsource your payroll

Payrolls are fraught with risks. It never bodes well for culture and confidence when you pay employees late. Other risks include legislative missteps, or late or incorrect tax processing that can result in serious financial penalties. Payrolls are also resource...

Dos and don’ts for graduates negotiating a starting salary

Those looking for work after graduating from university seldom possess the experience companies desire and may feel they have little power to negotiate a better starting salary. “While it’s true that having a degree, like an MBA, does not mean they will...

Rethinking workforce access in the world of hybrid work

The shift to hybrid work models has highlighted gaps across South Africa’s internet connectivity landscape. According to the Cisco Global Broadband Survey1, 87% of South African respondents said they rely on their home internet connection to work or run a...