Pierre Bekker (Director at Quyn International Recruitment & Staffing Solutions) investigates the strategic benefits of payroll outsourcing for high-volume industries. The construction, mining and petrochemical industries are among the most […]
Pioneering agri-financing through close partnerships with African SMEs
Africa’s agricultural sector is the backbone of many economies on the continent, contributing significantly to GDP and providing livelihoods for millions of people. Despite its immense potential, businesses across the […]
Data privacy claims on the rise as evolving regulation, wave of litigation and AI shape future risk landscape
Cyber claims have continued their upwards trend over the past year, driven in large part by a rise in data and privacy breach incidents. The Allianz Cyber Security Resilience 2024 Report offers […]
SA workers are embracing generative AI, but still fear for their futures
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) stands as one of the most disruptive technologies in human history, capable of transforming entire economies and business sectors, writes Prejlin Naidoo, Partner, CMT, Oliver Wyman. […]
4 Ways that FSM technology supports a green economy
Across the globe, individuals, organisations and industries have been galvanised to play their part in ensuring greener and more sustainable economies for a more prosperous future. And while South African […]
Employee engagement: 8 surefire strategies to cultivate company cohesion
Engaged employees are considered those who are fully invested in their work and care deeply about the performance of the organisation they work for. They have a sense of dedication […]
Fraudsters beware: technological advances mean insurers will catch you
Devotees of true crime documentaries and podcasts will be all too familiar with the trope of spouses taking out life insurance on their partners before murdering them for the payout. […]
In embracing impact tourism, SA’s hospitality sector must be wary of greenwashing
Whenever somebody’s researching their next leisure or business travel destination, a few standard factors will play into their decision. Are flights affordable and readily available? What are the accommodation and […]
Cybercriminals embracing AI: is your business legally ready for the onslaught?
Across the globe, organisations of all sizes are exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI, in particular, can benefit their businesses. But while they are still trying to figure […]
So You Want to Switch Insurers: 3 Simple Steps to a Seamless Transition
Switching insurance providers often feels like an overwhelming task, marked by lengthy phone calls, tedious paperwork, and the looming fear of gaps in coverage. However, breaking free from the conventional […]
How to nurture a high-performance workforce
Team leaders burn out from managing their team’s performance while juggling tasks. According to Gallup, managers are more stressed than the people they manage, with only 1 in 4 managers […]
Amp up your sales force with eLearning
Many organizations associate eLearning with onboarding, product training, compliance, and other internal processes. However, sales professionals, who are the lifeblood of most organizations, require continuous training to hone their skills, […]
South Africa’s business regulatory environment leads, more can be done
Every year, business leaders call on policymakers and decision-makers in South Africa to make decisions that result in a fair and open economic environment where businesses can thrive and which […]
Holy Rosary… girls go phone-free for 40 days!
Holy Rosary School for Girls (Johannesburg) has just completed a voluntary phone-free 40-day challenge that encouraged Gr 1-7 pupils to abstain from using their smart phones from 14 February to […]