Outdated payroll and HR systems open your business to fraud
“If it’s not broken, why fix it?” is how many organisations justify sticking with outdated payroll and HR systems. But in the modern workplace, where employee data is highly sensitive and fraud is becoming increasingly sophisticated, relying on legacy systems can...
How to match your degree to top new ICT competencies
Choosing your qualification is one of the most critical decisions prospective students will ever make. This decision is informed by understanding current and future skills which are in high demand, by keeping a close watch on developments in the market, as well as...
Your CV: fibs, white lies or full-on fabrication?
In today’s increasingly competitive job market, a strong CV can open doors to life-changing opportunities. However, the growing prevalence of misrepresented information on CVs is creating a significant challenge for employers. Jeremy Bossenger, director of BossJansen...
Why we need more moms in the workplace – and boardrooms
“Being a mom has made me a better businesswoman, and let’s face it, when you have little kids you stop stressing the little things, because you simply don’t have time to. I have always felt being a woman in business was an advantage, not a disadvantage, and being a...
Earned wage access, financial education empower women
This Women's Month, as South Africa continues to grapple with a gender pay gap that sees women earning between 23% and 35% less than men for equivalent work, innovative financial solutions are emerging as critical tools for female economic empowerment. Research by WTW...
A collective effort is needed to break barriers for women entrepreneurs
Despite meaningful progress in women’s participation in the economy, many women-led businesses across South Africa still face persistent challenges, from limited access to markets and networks to barriers in securing funding and digital tools. These realities were...
Smart moves for female entrepreneurs when planning their business exit
For many women entrepreneurs, stepping away from the business they’ve built is not just a professional decision, it’s a deeply personal one. By Nicole Sykes, head: women in business at FNB Business Years, sometimes decades, of sacrifice, vision and resilience are tied...
Stop filling roles and start solving problems
Hiring should not be a default reaction, writes Frik van der Westhuizen, CEO of EQPlus. Yet for many businesses, it still is. Someone leaves, a new deal lands, or delivery falls behind, and the immediate reflex is to post a job. But that approach often misses what the...
Lead with heart in the age of AI
In 2025, leadership is changing in two main ways, writes Brian Eagar, CEO of Towerstone. The first is through human-centred leadership. This style has come about after many years of leadership that focused on authority, hierarchy and top-down control, often ignoring...
An updated guide to Employment Equity
On 15 April 2025, South Africa's Department of Employment and Labour introduced a transformative shift in workplace equity with the publication of the final Employment Equity Targets, Regulations, and Administrative Requirements, as detailed in Government Gazette No....
(AI)rtisan of the future
In a world filled with opinions about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI), it’s worth having your own view of the big picture of this latest technological revolution. By Juanita Vorster, independent business advisor My view is that we shouldn’t turn the...
Change management is the real game changer
Digital transformation is accelerating across industries, with one truth becoming clearer – technology alone doesn’t drive success, people do. “Digital transformation is no longer optional, it is a strategic imperative,” says Paul Raath, change management expert at...