Are employers really trying to recruit and retain top coders?
Organisations have a real shot at tackling the talent shortage by changing how they hire coders and making sure their employees are happy, writes Mvelo Hlophe, CEO of Zaio. As we move towards a more digitised world and many businesses pivot towards e-commerce and...
Use AI as your jobhunting sidekick
Today's recruiters, particularly at large organisations, are using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen CVs quickly, track job applicants, generate job ads and more besides. As a jobseeker, you can copy their example by using a wide range of AI tools and...
Mastering the art of managing your manager
Have you ever been in a workplace situation with a "difficult manager?" These managers can test your patience, resilience, and professional sanity. Instead of letting these experiences drown your spirit, use this opportunity as a learning experience and practice your...
Huawei Seeds for the Future programme opens applications for 2024
Seeds for the Future, Huawei's CSR flagship programme is now open for 2024 applications in South Africa. The annual programme provides training opportunities for outstanding students, including a cross-cultural exchange and advanced training in technologies such as...
Closing the cybersecurity gender gap will help to combat emerging threats
2024 signifies a seminal moment in South African history. Not only does it mark three decades since the first democratic election, but it could also be the year that potentially heralds us into a resurgence. By Siphindokuhle Mazibuko, director: business systems...
Huawei celebrates Youth Month by investing in the future of its interns
Huawei opened the doors of its Johannesburg innovation centre recently to its interns looking to learn and network in a career development workshop. This workshop is a key component of Huawei's 12-month partnership programme with the Department of Labour and...
SaaS and its role in streamlining payroll and HR
With digital permeating every aspect of business operations, the need for streamlined, efficient and scalable processes is more important than ever. This is where software-as-a-service (SaaS) can be game-changing. By Mathew Payne, CIO CRS Technologies However, even if...
How to choose the right employer of record
In today's globalised economy, international expansion has become a strategic imperative for ambitious businesses. Yet, this expansion brings with it a multitude of challenges, particularly when it comes to ensuring efficient and legally compliant payroll and HR...
Tech innovation key to solving employment crisis
Tech leaders in South Africa share their opinion on what emerging technologies and skills development methodologies need to be implemented in order to reverse the jobs crisis in the country. South Africa's ICT sector is currently facing a massive hiring slowdown, with...
ISO standardisation can bring the best out of corporate training
With technological advancements rapidly changing the face of work and employees having to acquire essential new skills, the need for corporate training has never been greater. The results of a 2023 survey by global professional services network Deloitte found that 56%...
IT offers a career for everyone
IT career opportunities are so numerous and varied and that there are IT jobs and specialisations to suit everyone. This is according to speakers participating in a webinar on Careers in IT hosted by the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa...
Debunking payroll and HR outsourcing myths
Increased efficiency, risk mitigation, access to specialist expertise and the latest technology - the benefits of payroll and HR outsourcing are undeniable. But while the burgeoning demands on these departments have prompted many businesses to outsource their payroll...