Trends set to shape 2026 employment and remuneration
At the South African Reward Association (SARA) annual conference, exco member Dr Mark Bussin presented 12 interesting trends he expects will emerge in the 2026 workplace. “These macro trends will impact rewards across organisations next year,” says Bussin. Trend 1:...
Automation, integration, employee empowerment are redefining complex payroll
Payroll used to be seen as a routine and largely administrative back-office task. Today, it’s anything but. For organisations operating in complex industries and across multiple regions, payroll has become a strategic function that drives business intelligence....
The ultimate guide to starting a new job
There are few life experiences quite as exciting and nerve-wracking as starting a new job. By Nolundi Matomane, talent acquisition manager at Pnet Whether you have just landed your first job ever or whether you are an experienced professional taking on your next big...
Traditional training models are failing the workforce
After years of training investments, most companies are still stuck in a loop of three-day workshops and completion certificates that fail to change behaviour. Afri Training Institute (ATI) believes that the gap between how people are trained and how work actually...
How to build a future-ready workforce
An organisation’s ability to attract and retain top talent often hinges on how well it designs and delivers a total rewards program that speaks to the real needs of today’s workforce. With nearly 60% of employees considering leaving their current job according to...
The best hires don’t wait for January, and neither should recruiters
As the end of the year approaches, many companies hit the pause button on recruitment in anticipation of the December holidays. By Nolundi Matomane, talent acquisition manager at Pnet But in reality, this can be a great time to post vacancies, interview candidates and...
How payroll and HR become the strategic engine of business in 2026
The world of payroll and HR is evolving at an unprecedented speed, and 2026 is set to bring some of the most significant shifts yet. From AI systems that can act with initiative, to payroll that updates in real time, these developments are transforming payroll and HR,...
SA innovators collect global accolade
Financial education should be practical, powerful, and personal because when people understand their financial position and how money works, their futures change for the better. Guided by this belief, two Johannesburg-based companies joined forces to make financial...
Intellehub launches training academy
Intellehub has officially launched its new training division, Intellehub People Solutions (IPS) – Training Academy - an independent subsidiary created to address South Africa’s growing need for digital skills development and workplace readiness. At the helm of IPS...
Beware the Black Friday job offer: Not every bargain is a career upgrade
Black Friday brings with it flashy promotions and pressure to act fast to tap into some pretty sweet deals. By Nolundi Matomane, talent acquisition manager for Pnet But all too often, shoppers discover that their impulse buys weren’t as deeply discounted as they...
Skills development isn’t just a numbers game
The Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) from Stats SA shows that South Africa’s unemployment rate increased by 1,7% from Q1 of 2025 rising to 33,2% in Q2. By Jessica Hawkey, MD of redAcademy This might not seem like a very big jump, but when you consider that this...
Can resourcing be an agility driver?
South Africa’s talent paradox is sharper than ever, writes Mark Mc Kerr, managing executive at Paracon by Adcorp. On the one hand, employers are struggling to fill mission-critical positions. In 2023, despite unemployment of 45,5% in the 15-34 age group, there were...