Attracting a new generation of top tech talent
Generation Z, born between 1997-2012, have entered the workforce and they're already shaping the future of employment as we know it. A Deloitte survey earlier this year revealed that Gen Zs, and millennials, to a slightly lesser degree, are placing priority on reduced...
Remuneration predictions for 2024
These 14 predictions from Dr Mark Bussin, executive chairperson at 21st Century and industrial psychologistDaniela Christos aim to give employers insight into what's coming this year. In the rapidly evolving landscape of employee remuneration, the year 2024 marks a...
AI and the human element in hiring and DEI
As much as the idea of 'machines' can evoke a sense of removing human involvement, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms are not created in a vacuum. These algorithms are created by people. By Julie Kae, vice-president: sustainability and...
Unveiling the dark side of technology in the workplace
There's no denying that technology has indelibly transformed the modern workplace, especially following the onset of the global pandemic. Streamlined processes, enhanced communication and boosted productivity are just some of the benefits businesses have eagerly...
How technology is making workplaces better in 2024
In today's rapidly changing business environment, the significance of employee productivity and satisfaction cannot be overstated. They are critical elements that drive the success of any business. The landscape of the workplace has undergone a dramatic transformation...
What the world needs now is talent …
The world is in a permanent state of change amid technology, economy, consumer and climate change demands. By Vanisha Balgobind, talent and organisation lead for Accenture in Africa Although there have been remarkable leaps in automation and AI, company leaders will...
How technology is making workplaces better in 2024
In today's rapidly changing business environment, the significance of employee productivity and satisfaction cannot be overstated. They are critical elements that drive the success of any business. The landscape of the workplace has undergone a dramatic transformation...
Counter career stagnation to reclaim your work mojo
Few people are unaware of burnout - the state of extreme stress, exhaustion, and overload that can dramatically affect one's work and personal life and wellbeing. Less well-known however is another sub-optimal state which is prevalent in workplaces across the globe...
For hybrid work the right collaboration tech is key
The information and communication technologies (ICT), finance, and real estate sectors, while not the largest industries in South Africa, are still heavyweights in their own right. By Andrew Bourne, regional head - Africa at Zoho In 2021, the country’s ICT sector...
Employee-driven workplaces are the future for businesses
The workplace of the future will be employee-driven, which means employers will offer staff much more than just the pay cheque. The post-Covid-19 worker demands recognition and access to resources that will help them develop their skills and nurture their development...
How to ignite your purpose in 2024
Tired of "same old, same old" mornings? As the new year starts, many of us have a desire for a fresh start, a chance to ditch the mundane and ignite our true spark. But beyond resolutions and gym memberships, lies a deeper quest: finding your purpose, your reason for...
AI and the world of work in 2024
Our collective professional lives are set for a fundamental shake-up in the year ahead as the unprecedented impact of artificial intelligence (AI) is felt across job functions and in every industry. By Genevieve Koolen, human resources director at SAP Africa Does the...