All about GenAI skills and education trends for 2025
Generative AI (GenAI) once again took centre stage in the world of technology in 2024. Everywhere you turned, someone was talking about it and trying to understand the implications for their business. By Maureen Lonergan, vice-president of Amazon Web Services (AWS)...
Talent retention demands RTO flexibility
In an about-turn from the status quo over the past five years, the movement by companies to demand a full return to office is gaining momentum, locally and globally. But while it might seem like a no-brainer for employers to demand a return to in-person, in-office 5...
New earnings threshold expands pool of protected employees
With effect from 1 April 2025, the earnings threshold will increase to R261 748.45, entitling employees falling below the new threshold to stricter protections under labour legislation. By Kate Collier, partner, Brett Abraham, partner, and Jamie Jacobs, associate at...
How to overcome the challenges of AI agents
Agentic technology is a multi-trillion-dollar industry opportunity, writes Linda Saunders, country leader and senior director solutions engineering Africa at Salesforce. Generative AI has transformed how people interact with technology through prompts, and the next...
Mastercard extends partnership with Youth Employment
Mastercard is extending its collaboration with the Youth Employment Service (YES), a private-sector led youth employment initiative, for the third consecutive year. YES plays a crucial role in equipping young people with essential skills for the workplace, quality...
AI advances the SA solar market
With Eskom tariffs having risen 182% in the last five years and set to continue to rise, many South African homeowners and businesses have turned to alternative energy sources. The solar market has grown rapidly as a result, but the question remains why every...
Avoid these mistakes when asking for a raise
You’ve decided it’s high time you got paid what you’re worth, and you’re about to knock on the boss’s door to ask for a raise. Before you do, take a moment to get your ducks in a row. “Convincing your employer to increase your salary can be challenging, and many...
Huawei among SA’s top employers for eighth year
Huawei South Africa’s position as a top employer, as certified by the Top Employers Institute for the eighth year running in 2025, reflects the company’s substantial impact on the local employment landscape. This sustained recognition highlights Huawei's deep...
Financial wellness boosts workplace productivity
Earned wage access (EWA) offers a number of benefits from for both employers and employees. A set of independent reports, prepared by impact-measurement specialists 60 Decibels in December 2024 and based on telephonic interviews with both users and key stakeholders at...
Automated payroll a the solution to stress-free paydays
Payroll processing may not be the most glamorous part of running a business, but without it a company simply cannot function. Whether your team consists of one employee or a global workforce of thousands, accurate and reliable payroll is what keeps a business running...
Tech equity the new currency for women
In traditional finance, capital is a key driver of economic power. Similarly, digital access is a foundational form of capital for women today. It determines access to opportunities, economic participation, and social mobility, writes Christina Naidoo, chief operating...
Investing in human capital management pays off
A company’s growth and success are inextricably linked to its employees. They are the heartbeat of any organisation – driving innovation, productivity and prosperity. It’s no wonder therefore, that many businesses view their workforce as “human capital” – an...