Salary increase season – what’s realistic and what’s not
For many South Africans that are formally employed in both the government and private sectors, mid-year marks a pivotal time for mid-year salary reviews and potential raises. It is a time brimming with anticipation and hope, as employees look forward to some financial...
Retaining talent is not a ‘single fix’ issue
With South Africa’s skills shortage, the high cost of employee turnover and increasingly mobile skilled professionals, retention of top talent remains a cornerstone of organisational success. By Shaun Smit, director of Transcend Capital This is even more relevant in...
Understanding the barriers to women’s career advancement
The Riverbed Agency has released its Care Barometer: Discovering What Women Care About 2025, research that sheds light on the critical challenges women face in aligning their aspirations with their daily realities. One of the fundamental outcomes of the barometer...
It’s time business meets youth where they are
Every June, South Africa celebrates its young people - the dreamers, the doers, the digital hustlers. Whether they’re coding from a café, making TikToks that teach, or launching startups from shared Wi-Fi, Gen Z and Millennials are redefining what “work” even means....
Technology modernises recruitment in temporary employment services
In the temporary employment services (TES) sector, technology is redefining how companies connect with the right talent, and how quickly and accurately it can happen. By Pierre Bekker, director at Quyn International Outsourcing With smart tools like Artificial...
The importance of DEI initiatives in an African context
Africa is often described as a great melting pot – and with good reason. This vast continent holds a rich tapestry of cultures, languages, and ethnicities. By Lizelle Strydom, MD of CareerBox Africa However, across the continent historical, political, and economic...
Communication needs practice, not just tools
It’s been a few years since the height of the pandemic, but many of us are still recalibrating not just how we work, but how we connect. By Bernadette Froelich, chief HR officer at DAC Systems The long stretch of isolation during Covid and the fragmented shift to...
How hybrid work positively impacts people, profits and planet
As businesses across the globe adapt to new operational strategies, South African companies are increasingly turning to hybrid work to provide flexibility and efficiency. Hybrid working - a flexible model that combines in-office and remote work, enabling employees to...
Non-linear careers: a guide to starting over later in life
In a world where lifelong tenure at a single company is a thing of the past and the workplace is being rapidly reshaped by technological and AI disruption, non-linear career paths have become not just common, but a practical response to a constantly evolving...
The future of SA’s tech sector depends on young talent
If you ask any South African tech leader what keeps them up at night, chances are the answer will not just be the country’s unreliable energy grid or regulation. Ralph Berndt, head of sales and marketing at inq South Africa You can add skills to that list as well. Or...
The talent pipeline SA can’t afford to miss
As South Africa observes Youth Month, the country finds itself at the convergence of two major crises: youth unemployment and escalating cyber threats. While these issues may seem unrelated, cybersecurity skills development provides a significant opportunity to...
Empowerment without support is a leadership illusion
Leaders often assume that delegation equals empowerment, only to be frustrated when delegated tasks end up back on their desks after some time. By Juanita Vorster, independent business advisor Unfortunately, more often than not, what is perceived as delegation is...