The sustenance of job creation during a digital evolution epoch
As the future pushes ahead unabated, the set of circumstances emerging spark a lot of imagination. By Tau Mashigo chief technology officer: group IT at Standard Bank We no longer just rely on linear cognitive capabilities that give rise to incremental change, but...
Think tech, STEM when you #ChooseToChallenge career options
As the CEO of AgendaWorx and founder of inSite Innovative Education Solutions, Zeldeen Muller understands the importance of innovation in technology as perhaps few can - from personal experience as a woman, a colleague and a manager. Noting how important it is for...
Uber drivers in SA: employees or independent contractors?
Uber drivers are currently classified as independent contractors in South Africa, but there are plans to launch a class action to compel Uber SA to confer several key rights on its drivers, which, if successful, will affect the rights of platform workers. By Kirsten...
Why do organisations struggle with transformation?
Transformation - probably one of the most contentious topics in modern organisations. By Johan Kruger, head of context at Consulta What comes to mind when you think of transformation? To simply use the word "change" seems a bit light weighted as transformation...
Legal implications of employee monitoring at home
The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated (and for some, cemented) the work from home (WFH) trend, which, before the pandemic, was limited only to a handful of forward-thinking companies. By Keketso Kgomosotho, candidate attorney, overseen by Johan Botes, partner and head...
What you need to know about the Critical Skills list
The publishing of the much-awaited draft of the Critical Skills list has been welcomed with open arms by industries across South Africa, it has however also been met with disdain by many ordinary South Africans. The disdain stems from the growing unemployment rate,...
New rules around financial emigration
Financial emigration is the process used by many South Africans abroad to formalise their non-resident status for both tax and exchange control purposes, and which is set to be amended, as mentioned a year ago in Budget 2020, and came into effect on 1 March 2021. By...
Efficient WFH streamlined through data management
Organisations opt to manage their data for many reasons, but a common goal is to turn data into insights and action. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management As the primary competitive advantage, data management should deliver an increase in the understanding of...
Does the draft Critical Skills List match business expectations?
On 18 February, the Department of Home Affairs gazetted an invitation for public comment on the draft Critical Skills List that was compiled in 2020. "It is crucial that employers who depend on internationally sourced talent provide prompt feedback," says Marisa...
Matric pass rate decreases after tough 2020 academic year
Writing matric exams is challenging for most students as it is the culmination of their secondary education journey. However, writing these exams during the global Covid-19 pandemic, after a year of adapting to numerous pressures during the academic year, was an even...
Raising the bar on the minimum wage
The revised National Minimum Wage Act will have an impact on employers impact on employers and employees alike. By Rui Lopes, MD of Lopes Attorneys Recently, the Minister of Employment and Labour, Thulas Nxesi, announced the revised national minimum wage for 2021. The...
Preparing your business for the next wave
We are now almost a full year into the worst pandemic of the century, and with cases in South Africa continually on the rise, it is fair to say that Covid-19 is far from over. By Lyndy van den Barselaar, MD of ManpowerGroup SA Many businesses have reopened in some...