The AI productivity paradox – and how to avoid ‘AI-washing’
As global headlines increasingly report AI-driven layoffs in the US and other major markets, and companies pause hires and leave roles unfilled while expecting remaining team members to absorb the workload, South African employers and employees alike are considering...
Future-proof your career with transferable skills
Having a relevant qualification and experience in your profession can help you to land an interview for your dream job. But showing that you have the skills and qualities to thrive in a fast-changing working environment can often be the factor that gets you the offer...
Double the grant, double the growth: turning policy into progress
Many South African organisations have long regarded the Skills Development as a regulatory requirement rather than a real opportunity. By Daniel Orelowitz, MD of Training Force Businesses contribute 1% of their payroll each year, but for many companies, the process of...
SA’s digital future depends on talent – not just degrees
South Africa’s labour market tells two conflicting stories at once, writes Andrew Bourne, regional head of Zoho South Africa. In one, millions are locked out of work. In the other, businesses are starved of digital skills. The gap between them is where the country is...
AICPA and CIMA launch AI Accelerator Skills Program
The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA and CIMA), today announced the launch of the AI Accelerator Skills Program, training designed to prepare accounting and finance professionals to lead confidently in an artificial intelligence...
Workers’ Day reminder for SMEs: growth plans must include people
As South Africa marks Workers’ Day, SME funder Lula is encouraging business owners to think differently about growth: not only in terms of stock, systems or equipment, but also in terms of the people needed to deliver on that growth. For many small and medium-sized...
Honoring the resilience of SA’s workforce
As the country readies for Workers' Day, Siyasanga Kashe, executive member solutions at Momentum Corporate, reflects on the often-overlooked reality of South Africa’s employed workforce, and the growing pressure carried by those whose income must stretch far beyond a...
The entry-level roles that open career doors for graduates
Now that you’ve graduated from tertiary education, you are no doubt looking forward to landing your dream job, writes Nolundi Matomane, talent acquisition manager at Pnet. But your excitement might be balanced with anxiety about how quickly you will be able to find a...
Huawei’s Girls in ICT Day connects young women to tech careers
Huawei South Africa's annual Girls in ICT Day gave young women practical skills in areas such as artificial intelligence, coding, and digital entrepreneurship. The day also celebrated their role in the digital economy, not only as future participants but as young...
Key talent trends defining the future of global business services
Global capability centres (GCCs) have evolved far beyond their origins as cost-efficiency engines, writes Shobana Maikoo, head of TransUnion GCC Africa. Today, they are strategic hubs driving digital transformation, advanced analytics and risk management for...
Career-focused education bridges the gap
One of the most important expectations placed on higher education today is that it prepares students for successful careers. While intellectual development remains central to the mission of universities, students increasingly seek - rightly so - educational...
Balancing AI and human rights in the modern workplace
Last month (March), South Africa observed Human Rights Day, and increasingly we are seeing discussions about dignity and fairness shifting into the modern workplace. By Maureen Phiri, director at Oxyon People Solutions At the same time, artificial intelligence (AI) is...