Female representation in STEM is no longer optional

South Africa’s STEM industries sit at the centre of economic growth, innovation, and competitiveness. They shape the technologies, systems, and infrastructure that drive business and society forward. Yet despite the strategic importance of these sectors, women remain...

Correcting the misalignment between digital skills and business needs

The conversation around AI is often dominated by speculation about job losses. By Mark Mc Kerr, managing executive at Paracon by Adcorp Yet this focus distracts from a more immediate and measurable challenge: South African businesses are investing in advanced...

Get ready the rise of pay transparency 

Pay transparency is rapidly becoming a defining issue in the global workplace, and South African organisations can no longer afford to ignore the shift toward greater remuneration disclosure and accountability. According to Carmen Arico, chartered reward specialist...

What HR professionals gain from automation

Human resource people are concerned. As automation becomes more featured in modern digital technologies, many HR staff are asking the same question: Will automation replace me? Their fears are not unfounded. According to surveys conducted by Gartner, some companies...
Rethink early careers to retain talent

Rethink early careers to retain talent

The finance industry can be an unforgiving environment for young professionals entering the workforce. From the outset, many are confronted by intense pressure, an ‘always on’ culture, fierce competition and the accelerating pace of technological change reshaping the...

SA’s brightest future STEM leaders honoured

June is celebrated as Youth Month. The National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) marks 25 years of the NSTF Brilliants Programme by recognising and honouring 22 top performing students. These young people are future leaders and a source of pride for South Africa...