Partnerships change the lives of young South Africans
Bridging the digital divide of a global skills gap is a complex problem that requires all stakeholders to work together to make the world a more resilient, capable and inclusive place. More must be done to ensure everyone has the opportunity to learn, work and...
No standard approach to enabling a remote workforce
The dramatic shift in the world of work over the past two years has seen many more people moving to a remote workforce model at least part of the time. By Amritesh Anaand, associate vice-president: pre-sales at In2IT Technologies Technology has been a key enabler in...
Addressing harassment in the modern office
New legislation released by the government and gazetted in March 2022 has changed the law around harassment in working spaces. This new code of good practice doesn't just look at the overt forms of harassment that have been traditionally associated with unfair...
Why we need to rethink the meeting room
Investing in employee experience is more important than ever, as the workforce collectively ponders what it wants. After a tumultuous couple of years, record numbers are reconsidering their values, lifestyles and goals. By Sujit Menon, display and client peripherals...
SARS publishes 2022 income tax return filing dates
On 3 June 2022, SARS will publish a notice in the Government Gazette specifying the taxpayers that do not need to file income tax returns for the 2022 year of assessment, and the deadlines for taxpayers that have to file an income tax return. By Joon Chong, partner at...
Why a future skills gap analysis is necessary
In light of increasing technological advancements, employers must identify future skills in order to provide a flexible and agile workplace. A skills gap analysis can help you determine the most valuable skills for your company and establish a plan for staff...
Prepare for ‘the great rehire’
Just over two years ago, the global Covid-19 pandemic changed the world. Riddled with an uncertainty of what tomorrow might bring, many who were able to, saw their homes turning into their offices, as they moved to remote working. While trying to maintain a sense of...
Learnerships must prioritise digital skills
South Africa may have produced Mark Shuttleworth and Elon Musk, some of the brightest digital minds in the world today, but the vast majority of our school leavers will matriculate without ever switching on a computer. This is a massive injustice, says Rajan Naidoo,...
YES partners with Telkom to create ICT job opportunities
Telkom's first YES programme is giving 499 young South Africans a critical opportunity to break into the workforce, learn future-fit skills in the ever-growing ICT sector, and in so doing, contribute to their communities. One of the lasting legacies of the Covid-19...
AATE tech academy aims to address IT skills gap
The Academy of Accelerated Technology Education (AATE) is a new initiative that aims to address two prolific challenges that currently afflict South Africa - record unemployment and a persistent skills shortage, particularly in the ICT sector. More specifically, the...
Authentic employee engagement should be a key goal
As businesses recalibrate to excel in a world where Covid-19 has gone from pandemic to endemic, some speak about adjusting to a new normal, which, as we know, is a well-worn phrase. By Louisa Spangenberg, senior people manager at Altron Karabina On the contrary,...
Lessons from the Great Resignation: hybrid without culture is not enough
Now that employees have experienced remote working, many don't want to return to the office, leading companies to opt for hybrid work. As a result of the pandemic, employees are more willing to leave a job should they be unhappy, prompting employers to ensure they...