The world is evolving at a rapid pace and only those who actively commit to keeping up will be relevant in a few years' time. That may sound alarmist, but it's true. Like a 5000m track event, if someone lets the gap between themselves and the frontrunners grow too...

Many employers rely on a restraint of trade to protect their business interests when an employee leaves the company. But, given that the constitution affords everyone the right to engage in their chosen profession and utilise their skills to earn a livelihood, are...

The world of work has changed dramatically over the past few years, even before the pandemic and the rise in remote work cemented new ways of working. But while many historic business processes and practices have long since fallen along the wayside in favour of more...

For the first time ever, five generations are working side by side in the workplace. With advancements in health and subsequent age, which are seeing employees retiring at a later stage in life, we are living in a time of a powerful, experienced, and diverse...

The South African tech landscape is known for its dynamic and innovative nature. And while not new, the post-pandemic world has embraced independent contractors at a scale previously unimagined. As we progress further into the digital age and hybrid working...

Over the past day, the South African government has made headway with two hot topics around the long-awaited legislation for the "two-pot" retirement system and the National Health Insurance (NHI) bill. By Yolandi Esterhuizen, director: product compliance at Sage AME...

Practical skills and proven expertise are expected of job seekers, so how do graduates bridge the gap between experience and employment asks Philisa Mvunyiswa, recruitment consultant at Altron Karabina. The gap between completing education and finding a job can be a...

As organisations face an array of challenges in the future, it is imperative that both management and Human Resources (HR) collaborate effectively to navigate the evolving landscape today. By Tebogo Sethabela, data analyst at 21st Century The future demands...

In today's fast-paced business environment, the traditional concept of a fixed office space is being challenged by the rise of digital workspaces. A digital workspace is an integrated technology framework that revolutionises how staff access and manage their...

South Africa is wrestling with a sizeable IT skills dilemma. Not only is there a shortage in the number of available IT skills, but of the job seekers available, some cannot apply their knowledge in practice and others who can, soon move on to better prospects. The...

Most human resources (HR) professionals choose this career because they're passionate about people leadership and business strategy. Yet many HR professionals spend more time and energy on routine admin and manual processes than they'd like to and less on strategic...