How to create a digital HQ
Work has shifted from a place you go, to what you do. Today every company must create its own digital HQ which connects its employees, customers, and partners, allowing them to thrive in a work-from-anywhere world. Robin Fisher, senior area vice-president of...
Building personal connections in the era of a disconnected workforce
In August 2021, a record 4,3-million workers quit their jobs in the US. It's a harrowing statistic that speaks to the phenomena known as the 'Great Resignation', which has seen employees from around the globe leave their jobs in droves during the pandemic. As...
Act now to prevent skills shortage becoming a crisis
More than 18 months into the global pandemic one can find hundreds of analyses about how Covid-19 has affected the country's economy. By Emma Durkin, head of human capital at Altron Karabina Most of these focus on specific economic sectors such as tourism,...
Defuse the ticking mental health time-bomb
Workplaces across the globe are facing a mental health crisis of unprecedented scope, as the effects of almost two years of anxiety, uncertainty and fear will transition into another period of flux as we enter 2022, a leadership expert says. Debbie Goodman, group CEO...
Legal concerns around vaccine mandates in the workplace
Government is working hard to reach its target of vaccinating 67% of the country's population by the end of this year. Many local companies have also instituted vaccine mandates for employees who want to return to the office. Ian McAlister, GM at CRS Technologies,...
SMMEs could gain advantage by using third-party providers
To meet the challenges posed by the pandemic and to contend with a contracting economy, South African businesses need to be agile and seek out opportunities that will accelerate their recovery and growth. One way companies can do this is by leveraging the expertise of...
What is the real role of the data scientist?
As far back as 2012, a data scientist was referred to as the sexiest job of the 21st century. Even though these skills remain in great demand, a global shortage of the in-demand resources has seen companies across industry sectors still struggle to unlock the full...
Companies Amendment Bill could backfire with executive pay disclosure
The Draft Companies Amendment Bill (the Bill), 2021, has been published by the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition for public comment. "One objective of the Bill is to make it easier to do business in South Africa, but its onerous remuneration disclosure...
ICT skills that will take your career to the next level
With IT job vacancies continuing to climb as companies struggle to recruit and obtain critical skills in South Africa, there is an opportunity to upskill or reskill individuals to meet this demand. Prudence Mabitsela, founder and MD of Dynamic DNA, believes these...
More needs to be done on LGBTQ+ inclusion
Despite many LGBTQ+ employees indicating that tremendous strides and progress has been made by corporations, most employers are still not doing all they can to support them and are missing out on the many business growth opportunities true LGBTQ+ inclusion can drive....
Get over litigation fatigue with a healthy dose of mediation
In a recent webinar hosted by commercial law firm Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH), experts and legal professionals brought to light the benefits and trends being experiences in a world beyond traditional court-based dispute resolution. According to the experts, the...
Create inclusive workplaces to boost mental health
Mental health has been in the spotlight recently, with people under strain from the ongoing Covid-19 crisis and top athletes opening up about their mental health struggles during prominent international sporting events. These athletes, including gymnast Simone Biles,...