The linear career path is dead. For generations, the trajectory was predictable: study, graduate, land an entry-level job, climb the corporate ladder, and eventually retire. Today, rapid technological shifts, artificial intelligence, and shifting workplace dynamics...

A pay-gap report may satisfy a compliance requirement, but it could also raise difficult questions that many organisations are not yet ready to answer. South African employers therefore need to be ready to explain not only what the numbers show, but the decisions and...

AI is changing not only how people work, but how quickly the best people can develop. Experience still matters. But the way people build that experience is changing fast. By Christian Schmitz, CEO of International Workplace Group AI is not lowering the bar for...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used to analyse salaries, benchmark roles and assess pay equity, but employers should be wary of allowing technology to make remuneration decisions on their behalf. This is according to Dr Mark Bussin, executive...

Organisations frequently respond to a struggling team by arranging an off-site, a social event or another team-building activity. These experiences may be enjoyable, but they are unlikely to fix the everyday relationship patterns that prevent people from speaking...

This Mental Health Month, organisations are urged to look beyond traditional wellness initiatives and consider whether employees feel safe enough to speak out when something isn't right. South African employees are under immense pressure. SADAG's Working Life Survey,...

South Africa's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a central role in the economy, accounting for around 91% of formal businesses, 60% of employment and 34% of GDP. Yet many jobseekers overlook the potential this sector offers to advance their careers and find...

Africa has the youth population and emerging digital sector to become a serious global force in the digital economy. However, realising that potential will require the continent to continue expanding the depth of its digital leadership talent, particularly as demand...

CompTIA research shows that 95% of South African businesses are prioritising digital fluency – the ability to confidently use digital tools, data, and emerging technologies – in IT hiring. Alongside this, World Bank highlights a demand for transferable capabilities...

In a competitive job market, learning new skills can help you to advance your career and stand out from other candidates when applying for roles. Best of all, you can upskill without spending a fortune on short courses, formal certifications or full-time studies,...