IT and HR must collaborate to close the gender gap
The gender gap within the ICT sector is nothing new and not isolated to South Africa. Women are underrepresented in leadership positions at the top big tech firms globally. In South Africa, we are seeing positive growth of women joining the industry - The Commission...
Could women be the key to solving developer skills shortages?
Problem-solving, which is at the heart of coding, can only flourish with a more diverse workforce that brings new ideas to the table, writes Mvelo Hlophe, CEO at Zaio. The demand for software developers is increasing worldwide, particularly in the technology industry....
Powering and cooling AI and accelerated computing
There's no doubt, across any industry, that artificial intelligence (AI) is here, and it is here to stay. The use cases for AI are virtually limitless, from breakthroughs in medicine and enhanced farming techniques, to high-accuracy fraud prevention and personalised...
Know the person behind the CV and the partner pitch
A key new hire or business partner can have a significant impact on a company - for better or worse. Knowing the facts behind the polished CV or perfect partner pitch should be a non-negotiable. This is the word from Sameer Kumandan, MD of SearchWorks, who describes a...
Know the difference between induction and onboarding
In the fast-paced realm of people management, "induction" and "onboarding" are frequently used interchangeably, yet each bears unique significance in shaping the employee experience. By Anja van Beek, talent strategist, leadership expert and executive coach First...
Celebrating the achievements of women in tech
As South Africa commemorates Women's Month, it is crucial to acknowledge the remarkable progress women have made in the technology sector. By Tshidisegang Mosenyegi, head of integrated marketing: EMEA region at Infobip Despite the obstacles women face, they are...
Support and respect the blueprint for women empowerment
In the high-stakes world of business, where boardrooms are often dominated by men, navigating a career can be daunting for women. But, according to CRS Technologies group financial officer Simone de Freitas, with the right support systems, women can thrive and excel...
Creating pathways for women to succeed in cybersecurity
As South Africans from all walks of life celebrate Women's Month and the many remarkable achievements of women in nearly every profession, women remain underrepresented within the cybersecurity sector - a burgeoning field crucial for the online security of South...
Retool the workforce for 4IR
We're almost a decade into the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). This phase of digitisation is characterised by rapid technological advancements and disruptive trends such as increased data and connectivity, advanced analytics, human-machine interaction, and...
AI integral to future of software development jobs
Employers must innovate on developer employee experience to retain talent, writes Insaaf Daniels, human capital director at redPanda Software. One can barely read anything relating to technology in 2024 that does not refer to artificial intelligence (AI). This is not...
Harness AI to unlock human potential
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, there is a growing narrative that it threatens human jobs. However, according to Lyndy van den Barselaar, Managing Director at ManpowerGroup South Africa, AI is not a threat but a tremendous opportunity to enhance...
Maximise efficiency and drive growth by harnessing HR tech
How good of an investment is HR technology really? Can it genuinely improve a company's bottom line? While HR professionals understand the necessity of modern HR technology, those outside the field might see it as a pricey optional extra rather than a must-have...