We are already seeing businesses coming together to share information, connect and support each other, their employees and their customers during the outbreak of Covid-19. We know that the livelihood of small businesses is crucial in South Africa, especially in...

As South Africans face the reality of a 21-day lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus, working from home has become the "new normal" overnight - and if properly managed, it can be just as productive as being in the office. Professor Renata Schoeman, head of the...

While automation and digital technologies are disrupting the workplace as we traditionally know it, it has become imperative for organisations to start reskilling their workforce. Automation and artificial intelligence are not only disrupting the assembly lines but...

The advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution has brought with it a wealth of new, advanced technologies which have allowed us to build on our long history of innovation and technological leadership. By Shiven Sukraj, country MD of ABB South Africa By continuing to...

As the global spread of the novel coronavirus Covid-19 continues to dominate both news and personal discussions, many employers are taking steps to mitigate the spread of the virus within organisations. A critical part of this is making sure that staff are equipped...

Every organisation will, at some point, need to familiarise itself in the world of payroll and all the associated challenges of legislative changes, regulatory compliance, BEE scorecards, profit sharing and many more. It is a highly sensitive process that requires...

Covid-19 is spreading, and both employers and employees have a role to play in limiting its impact. Aadil Patel, national head of the employment practice and Anli Bezuidenhout, senior associate in the employment practice at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, answer some of the...

The industries which are playing the greatest role in transforming the global economy all fall under what is termed the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Artificial intelligence, blockchain architecture, robotics, cryptocurrencies, virtual reality - these concepts are all...

The gender pay gap remains a startling reality and more needs to be done to address the wage disparity between men and women, both globally and locally. This is according to Fiona Leppan, a director in Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr's (CDH's) Employment practice, who says that...

As International Women's Day (8 March) approaches, it's worth reflecting on the rich diversity of South African teams and how this can be an asset for any organisation. By Michelle Bisset, vice-president: customer success at Sage Africa & Middle East Not only do...