The strongest businesses are built on people, not strategy alone
Most companies do not fail because of a bad strategy. They fail because they cannot execute the strategy they already have in place. By Frik van der Westhuizen, CEO of EQPlus Even when budgets are allocated and technology is deployed, delivery often lags and timelines...
RMA launches digital claims platform
Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA) has launched e‑CARE, a digital claims platform designed to modernise the organisation’s service delivery, streamline claims processing and enhance the experience of injured workers, employers, healthcare providers and internal teams. e‑CARE...
Your next best prompt engineer is a business analyst
In the rush to deploy AI, most organisations have been asking the wrong question. By Martin Pienaar, chief operations officer at Mindworx Academy The debate has centred on which platforms to use and how quickly engineering teams can ship. The harder question, and the...
Skills development must become one of corporate SA’s most powerful growth strategies
Skills development should never be reduced to a paperwork exercise or a narrow compliance obligation. Yes, it has a place on the B-BBEE scorecard. Yes, it contributes points. But if that is where the conversation begins and ends, we have missed the true power of what...
Beyond AI skills: 10 roles that pay you to think differently
The World Economic Forum predicts that nearly 40% of on-the-job skills will change by 2030. The capabilities gaining ground aren't just technical. Creative thinking, resilience, and analytical thinking are rising just as fast as AI and big data. And the tasks least...
Creative ways to retain talent on a budget
South African companies are rethinking how they reward employees as economic pressure continues to squeeze both businesses and households. Instead of relying on salary increases, many employers are turning to more creative, benefits-driven strategies to support staff...
Investing in AI? Psychological safety in the workplace comes first
The world is experiencing an AI rush as organisations push ahead with implementing AI productivity tools, automation systems and other resources in their businesses, but are they truly ready for AI and what it entails in the workplace? The assumption is that AI...
The AI productivity paradox – and how to avoid ‘AI-washing’
As global headlines increasingly report AI-driven layoffs in the US and other major markets, and companies pause hires and leave roles unfilled while expecting remaining team members to absorb the workload, South African employers and employees alike are considering...
Future-proof your career with transferable skills
Having a relevant qualification and experience in your profession can help you to land an interview for your dream job. But showing that you have the skills and qualities to thrive in a fast-changing working environment can often be the factor that gets you the offer...
Double the grant, double the growth: turning policy into progress
Many South African organisations have long regarded the Skills Development as a regulatory requirement rather than a real opportunity. By Daniel Orelowitz, MD of Training Force Businesses contribute 1% of their payroll each year, but for many companies, the process of...
SA’s digital future depends on talent – not just degrees
South Africa’s labour market tells two conflicting stories at once, writes Andrew Bourne, regional head of Zoho South Africa. In one, millions are locked out of work. In the other, businesses are starved of digital skills. The gap between them is where the country is...
AICPA and CIMA launch AI Accelerator Skills Program
The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA and CIMA), today announced the launch of the AI Accelerator Skills Program, training designed to prepare accounting and finance professionals to lead confidently in an artificial intelligence...