Understanding EVP beyond perks

Many organisations still misunderstand what an Employee Value Proposition (EVP) really is. Too often, EVP is reduced to a collection of perks, from free snacks to gym memberships or co-working allowances. By Kristina Gransee, head of people and operations at Change...

Creating a new career path through drone upskilling

Somewhere in South Africa, a security guard on a quiet night shift imagines a different future, one where they feel accomplished, skilled, and positioned for real opportunity. Today, thanks to Rectron’s Drone Academy, that security guard can now complete their drone...

Why Agile ways of working make sense beyond tech

According to the 17th State of Agile Report, 71% of surveyed organisations are using Agile principles in their software development lifecycle. While Agile is most often associated with IT projects, it’s increasingly extending beyond technology. This is because Agile...

HR trends to watch in 2026

Human resource management has changed since it first appeared in the early 1900s. Dashboards, data, self-service and other technology-powered features save time, improve staff management, and extend HR insights and tools to more parts of businesses. This prospect...
Directing the dual workforce in the age of AI agents

Directing the dual workforce in the age of AI agents

We will be the last generation to work with all-human workforces, writes Linda Saunders, country manager and senior director solution engineering Africa at Salesforce. This is not a provocative soundbite but a statement of fact, one that signals a fundamental shift in...

Is your payroll system holding back global hiring?

Your developers are in India. Your designers log in from Estonia. Your project managers are based in South Africa. For many businesses, this isn’t an exception; it’s the new normal. Remote work and digital collaboration have made it possible to build teams anywhere...