How do you reward a multi-generational workforce?
Managing expectations in the workplace is challenging, even more so when faced with the career aspirations of four different generations in one organisation or even one team. Employees are living longer and want to retire later, which means more and more organisations...
The world is changing and your people strategy should be too
Business agility has long been on the CEO agenda, but are they missing the most important area - talent agility? Johann van Niekerk, co-founder and CEO of Outsized In volatile and unpredictable markets, the ability to adapt to changing conditions is crucial and talent...
Huawei unlocks opportunities for youth at Job Fair 2024
Chinese-invested enterprises in South Africa, including Huawei, gathered at the Gallagher Convention Centre for Job Fair 2024 on 16 April. The event was supported by the Chinese Embassy and run by the South Africa-China Economic and Trade Association (SACETA). The...
How GenAI could shape the future of work in SA
It's no secret that generative AI has the potential to revolutionise life as we know it. From being adopted by people to automate mundane tasks, to solving complex problems in a fraction of the time, it could make a big difference to how people interact with the...
Long-term energy solutions for mining resilience
According to the Boston Consulting Group, mining organisations planning for uncertainty and complexity are those that tend to find profit within them. By Johan Helberg, head of mining at Aggreko, Africa, Middle East, and Asia The research firm underscored the...
Training the deskless generation
A massive 72% of South Africa's working class does not have a desk; how can companies address the challenge of a skills deficit in the country? By Michael Hanly, MD of New Leaf Technologies Statistics show that 72% of South Africa's working class does not have a desk....
How to integrate payroll for business advantage
Business silos have their purpose, but they are not effective. Connect the dots, and the results pay handsomely. This wisdom can revolutionise payroll operations and employee relationships. What should companies know about integrating payroll (or other operations)? In...
Update search and pay practices for digital organisations
Digitalisation is changing the corporate landscape in South Africa as digitally driven companies take their place alongside more traditional business models. By Jonah Naidoo, CEO of Mindworx Consulting Retail and banking are two sectors that provide obvious examples....
Are companies making a real effort 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...
A new era in skills development beckons
Is your company ready to successfully transition from Learnerships to Occupational Certificates? As the deadline of 30 June approaches for the registration of legacy learnerships, companies must ensure they are prepared for the seismic shift in the Skills Development...
How technology will transform our workplaces
Since the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022, the world has been abuzz with talk about the generative AI revolution and what it means for almost every sphere of society. Its impact on the workplace - the way people relate to each other as employees, perform their work...
Gen Z demands a rethink of permanent employment
Workers had barely adapted to a remote and hybrid workplace before businesses demanded more time in the office, writes By Gary Silbermann, co-founder and innovation director at One Degree. Tech big hitters such as Dell and Tata Consultancy Services have warned workers...