Busting 5 myths about a career in IT

Many people still have misconceptions about what it means to be an IT pro. Geshan Naicker, IT manager at Itec, busts five of the most common myths about a career in IT. Myth 1 – You need a degree While there is nothing wrong with getting a university degree in...

Confidentiality clauses and whistleblowing make for a tangled HR web

South Africa’s labour law is generally considered to be substantial and in-depth, covering a broad spectrum of rules and regulations. Legislation is now even more significant because of the importance placed on data use and protection, and the significance of...

Embrace the need to rapidly resource

Any organisation looking to capitalise on the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) must be able to rapidly upskill and reskill while acquiring resources virtually on demand. By Frik van der Westhuizen, CEO of EQPlus In an ideal world, this means tapping into the...

Reinventing the hybrid organisation

It is time to rethink how the organisation approaches people, talent and skills development – or run the risk of running aground. By Mandisa Ntloko-Petersen chief marketing officer at BCX Organisations are standing at the top of a slippery slope. On the...

Secure employee buy-in for office return

It is a fact that Covid-related disruption to the workplace has given rise to a hybrid work model, a flexible arrangement whereby staff are allowed to work some of the time at home and some of the time at the office. But, as markets adjust to the post-Covid era, many...