Communication needs practice, not just tools
It’s been a few years since the height of the pandemic, but many of us are still recalibrating not just how we work, but how we connect. By Bernadette Froelich, chief HR officer at DAC Systems The long stretch of isolation during Covid and the fragmented shift to...
How hybrid work positively impacts people, profits and planet
As businesses across the globe adapt to new operational strategies, South African companies are increasingly turning to hybrid work to provide flexibility and efficiency. Hybrid working - a flexible model that combines in-office and remote work, enabling employees to...
Non-linear careers: a guide to starting over later in life
In a world where lifelong tenure at a single company is a thing of the past and the workplace is being rapidly reshaped by technological and AI disruption, non-linear career paths have become not just common, but a practical response to a constantly evolving...
The future of SA’s tech sector depends on young talent
If you ask any South African tech leader what keeps them up at night, chances are the answer will not just be the country’s unreliable energy grid or regulation. Ralph Berndt, head of sales and marketing at inq South Africa You can add skills to that list as well. Or...
The talent pipeline SA can’t afford to miss
As South Africa observes Youth Month, the country finds itself at the convergence of two major crises: youth unemployment and escalating cyber threats. While these issues may seem unrelated, cybersecurity skills development provides a significant opportunity to...
Empowerment without support is a leadership illusion
Leaders often assume that delegation equals empowerment, only to be frustrated when delegated tasks end up back on their desks after some time. By Juanita Vorster, independent business advisor Unfortunately, more often than not, what is perceived as delegation is...
Bridging the cybersecurity workforce gap
The digital age has brought unparalleled opportunities for innovation, connectivity, and economic growth. By Hamid Maher, Kevin Huard, Hakim Hamane, Younes Zrikem of Boston Consulting Group At the same time, it has also introduced a growing array of cyber threats that...
Workday unveils Illuminate Agents for HR, finance operations
Workday has announced a new wave of Illuminate Agents designed to significantly speed up the hiring processes, improve frontline worker experiences, streamline complex financial processes, and empower employees to find information quickly and easily. “The key to...
Could AI help address SA’s unemployment and inequality challenges?
South Africa currently grapples with one of the world's highest unemployment rates, standing at a staggering 31,9% in 2024, with youth unemployment exceeding 60%. By Rowen Pillai, CEO of LeanTechnovations This challenge is compounded by deep-seated structural issues...
Gen Z rewrites the rules of work – and benefits need to catch up
Gen Z is entering the workforce in numbers too large to ignore. By 2030, they’ll make up nearly 40% of South Africa’s working population. They are young, ambitious, tech-savvy, and largely uninsured. By Reo Botes, managing executive of Essential Employee Benefits In a...
How to manage the hidden complexities of global payroll
As companies expand their operations across borders, managing payroll becomes increasingly complex. Each country has its own set of rules, tax structures, employment laws and reporting requirements, and what runs smoothly in one country can become a major compliance...
The role of global tech providers in advancing Africa’s energy landscape
Transforming Africa’s energy landscape demands more than infrastructure - it calls for visionary leadership and unified action. By Edith Kikonyogo, MD of Aggreko Africa True progress lies in collaboration over competition, where governments, financiers, and technology...