Keep top tech talent from slipping away
The global demand for ICT skills remains at an all-time high, and while many organisations focus on recruitment, retaining top talent is where the real challenge begins. In a market saturated with opportunities, keeping talent engaged, motivated, and loyal has become...
Fluidity drives agile talent models
The way people are envisaging and planning careers for themselves has changed, writes Johann van Niekerk, co-founder and CEO of Outsized . Traditionally split into ‘full time’ or ‘freelance’ (whatever form that may take), talent is starting to become fluid. People are...
Remuneration trends talent-hungry employers need to know
The world of work is evolving rapidly and along with it, employee demands and remuneration practices. “Companies that want to stay ahead of the talent race need to keep abreast of these changes and adapt accordingly,” says Dr Mark Bussin, master reward specialist and...
How technology is transforming careers
Technology has become one of the biggest disrupters, reshaping industries and the world of work. So, as we head towards the end of the year, the time arrives again for many to carefully consider what higher education choices will better position them in the...
Strategies for bridging the technical skills divide
Organisations around the world - including in South Africa - face significant recruitment challenges, chasing the best technical talent available from a limited resource pool. By Simon Bishop, global head of talent acquisition at SoftwareOne SoftwareOne’s Cloud Skills...
The truth about impact sourcing
Impact sourcing is gaining recognition as a powerful model that merges social impact with operational efficiency. Yet, it remains clouded by misconceptions that limit its potential and undervalue its transformative impact. By Lizelle Strydom, MD of CareerBox Africa...
Ease employee anxiety during leadership changes
If the pandemic taught us anything about work culture, it’s that change can be exhausting. Our brains are programmed to recognise patterns. If we’ve tried an approach that worked before, we will likely do it again. Change, especially in leadership, can be disruptive...
Why it’s important to switch off
Feeling the weight that this year has placed on your energy and productivity? By Anja van Beek, talent and culture strategist, leadership and HR expert, and executive coach As we approach the holiday shutdown in South Africa and prepare to usher in a new year, it is...
Close out the year with intention
International performance coach and leading business strategist, Alvin Govender, has created a guide demonstrating how to assess the past year with balance, compassion, and purpose to set the stage for future success. Annually, as October arrives, we all feel it...
Cutting corners in hiring? It could cost you big
In South Africa’s challenging economic environment, where unemployment rates remain stubbornly high, recruiting the right talent is more complicated than it might initially seem. By Evelyn Vanassche, head of recruitment at Teleresources With a larger pool of job...
Why talented professionals should consider going independent
Imagine waking up tomorrow with the freedom to choose the projects you’re passionate about, set your own schedule, and build a career on your terms. For an increasing number of professionals, this isn’t just a dream - it’s the reality of independent consulting, writes...
Technology empowers at-risk communities
In the healthcare sector, when people “fall through the cracks”, it often reveals deeper systemic issues: unmet health and social care needs. Vulnerable communities across the globe face these challenges, and traditional healthcare systems often struggle to bridge...