Finding the right talent balance
South African businesses have a clear responsibility to help build our country. We all want to create local jobs, support home-grown suppliers, and invest in our communities. These are not just targets on a scorecard; they are the foundation for our long-term economic...
The real AI divide isn’t digital — it’s human
As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes industries across the world, a recent World Economic Forum article highlights a truth business can no longer afford to ignore: the biggest barrier to progress is not access to technology. It’s the human capability needed to use...
HR self-service enables more human touch, less paperwork
Why do people choose to work in human resources? Reasons include that it's a respectable career that attracts good salaries, scope for promotion, and playing a key role in an organisation. But for many HR professionals, it's also about working with people in...
Finding IT talent is one of business’ toughest challenges
As Africa’s digital economy continues to expand, the demand for technology talent is growing. By Zuleika Pinda, head of recruitment and talent sourcing at Paracon by Adcorp A report from SAP has found that, across the continent, this sector’s contribution is expected...
Why applying for more jobs may not lead to more interviews
If you’re eager to get a new job, you might think that playing the numbers game is the best way to get interviews and hopefully a job offer or two. By Nolundi Matomane, talent acquisition manager at Pnet After all, job hunting is stressful and keeping busy feels more...
Youth unemployment crisis demands an AI skills revolution
South Africa has one of the world's largest youth populations, and with it, one of the greatest opportunities to build a generation of AI innovators. Unlocking that potential starts with equipping young people with the skills that match where the economy is heading,...
Telkom AI Institute launches with almost R100m
Telkom has pledged a $6,1-million (R100-million) commitment; to establish the Telkom AI Institute, a new platform designed to equip South Africans with artificial intelligence (AI) and digital skills, foster local innovation, and accelerate inclusive participation in...
Emerge debuts career acceleration platform
Emerge, powered by TheBoardroom Africa, has launched its digital platform to connect young African professionals with the skills, networks, structured career support, and employer opportunities they need to build sustainable careers. Across Africa, talent is not in...
Five generations, one workplace: Leading without losing your mind
For the first time in history, Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Gen Zs are all clocking in together. Each carrying entirely different assumptions about work, authority, communication styles and even loyalty. By Leonie Stanley, operations...
AI literacy is the new workplace imperative
For years, the dominant assumption was that AI belonged to a narrow class of technical specialists such as data scientists, machine learning engineers, and software developers responsible for developing and managing AI systems. That assumption is increasingly...
The future of work is about reinvention, not redundancy
As artificial intelligence (AI) advances at remarkable speed, concerns about job displacement continue to dominate global discussion. However, the focus should not be on replacement, but reinvention. A narrative of AI replacing large segments of the workforce, on the...
Will SA’s pay gap rules improve fairness?
South African companies are preparing to comply with new Companies Act requirements requiring the disclosure of pay gap ratios between the highest and lowest earners. While widely welcomed as a step towards greater transparency, Martin Hopkins, master reward...