Behaviour change, not hype, will decide the future of work

South African businesses are racing to deploy artificial intelligence (AI), but many risk confusing automation with true AI with potentially costly consequences. Geoff Cohen, partner at digital transformation consultancy DY|DX, urges companies to take a step back and...

The future of payroll is flexible, data-smart, automated

While employees now work from coffee shops in Sandton and kitchen tables in George, their payroll systems are still stuck in cubicles. Meanwhile, organisations collect stacks of payroll data but remain blind to patterns that can enhance their employment dynamics. And,...

Why you feel stuck at work. And how you can fix it

Do you feel like you’re simply going through the motions at work? As if you’re no longer learning anything new or making any progress in your career? Or perhaps you’re starting to dread Monday mornings and the idea of another week back at the grindstone. Over time,...

Thinking out of the box when designing reward packages for women

In today’s evolving workplaces, a one-size-fits-all approach to pay and benefits no longer serves the needs of a diverse workforce – especially women. Rather than viewing tailored benefits as perks, organisations must see them as vital to improving individual...

What to do when work isn’t working for you

You go to work every morning and somehow you get through the day. You get enough done to avoid getting into trouble with your boss. But the spark has gone, and every day seems like a grind. No longer do you go above-and-beyond or speak up in meetings. You might not...

AI can transform opportunities for women and youth

As we observe Women’s Month, it’s a critical time for corporate South Africa to reflect on our progress in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and to strategically plan for a future where every individual can thrive. By Rowen Pillai, CEO of LeanTechnovations...