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There was a time when the dominant view of business leaders was that people who are paid to do a...
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South Africans understand risk. We insure our cars, our homes and our businesses. Yet, business owners often overlook the financial...
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As 2025 draws to a close, employees planning to resign in the coming months (or in the new year) should...
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The global economy is unsettled. After two years of uneven recovery, 2025 has been a mist of slow growth, high...
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As businesses race to close out the year, a growing threat is quietly eroding South Africa’s productivity: workplace burnout. With...
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When a supply-demand imbalance is felt in vital segments of the economy, those of us in the executives search niche...
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For Lebo Mosola-Mnjama, talent manager at technology company Dariel, it was the success of the graduate programme that led to...
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Attracting the best employees for mid-and senior leadership positions remains a high stakes game in the South African talent market,...
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The use of social media at work – especially on devices connected to internal networks – is putting South African...
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The traditional dichotomy between commerce and the humanities has long been a fixture in academic and professional landscapes. However this...
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In South Africa, burnout among professionals is a pressing reality, with the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) revealing...
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Confidence is more than just a personality trait; it’s the foundation of effective leadership and personal growth. Without it, our...
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In today's competitive business landscape, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face a critical challenge: attracting and retaining top talent while...
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Employee stress has been continually on the rise since the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, making it a top priority...
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More than 200 executives, HR leaders and culture practitioners gathered this week at the Houghton Hotel for Culture Summit Africa...
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Profit is the lifeblood of business, and influencing employee behaviour is central to profitability. But not all profitable behaviour change...
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Navigating work and life in general is getting more challenging around the globe, and South Africa is no exception. Few...
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South African women are increasingly occupying leadership roles, launching careers, and reshaping the future of work. Yet, behind this progress...
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More than 40% of South African women report poor mental health. For new mothers, that number is just the beginning. Postpartum depression...
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South African youth discouragement grows as youth unemployment rose to 46.1% in Q1 2025, pushing overall unemployment to 32.9% (QLFS,...
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Leadership, for the longest time, has been mostly equated with charisma, assertiveness, and a commanding presence. The loudest voice in...
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Workplace wellness has long been recognised as important in employee engagement and retention, and productivity. Yet sleep health remains an...
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Within the highly specialised and confidential world of executive search, a new balance is emerging in which artificial intelligence is...
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South Africa is facing a worsening water crisis, with several regions experiencing severe shortages. In Johannesburg, water supply interruptions have...
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How does one define leadership? Well, it’s not about a corner office, a job title, or a fancy title behind...
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As the global economy continues to limp along, a new trend has arisen whereby companies engage in a tactic called...
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A mental health awareness partnership article in last week’s Sunday Times entitled Productivity Under Pressure, rightly highlights the enormous crisis...
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Imagine a bustling Cape Town restaurant filled with tourists, a Sandton office where handshakes seal deals, or a Durban preschool...
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Employee wellness refers to the overall health and satisfaction of your workforce, encompassing various facets from physical and mental to...
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South Africa stands at a pivotal juncture, with the potential to transform its economic landscape through strategic reforms, investments and...
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As the job market continues to evolve in 2025, businesses are seeking more agile and cost-effective staffing solutions. Isilumko Staffing,...
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In the dynamic field of construction, the importance of strong leaders cannot be understated. For GVK Siya-Zama, empowering women leaders...
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In today’s business environment, finding the right talent is critical to staying competitive. Yet, recruiting the perfect fit for your...
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Workplace culture has become one of the most significant factors influencing job satisfaction, employee retention and overall business success. It’s...
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Your mind is the control centre of your life. Every thought that enters it either builds you up or breaks...
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Graduates entering the workplace for the first time this year will attest that this next life phase is an exhilarating...
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In the construction industry, where high-pressure environments are the norm, mental health often takes a backseat to safety and productivity....
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With boundaries between work and personal life growing blurrier than ever, there is a growing movement across the globe to...
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The financial year-end is looming, and with just days to go, businesses must ensure all skills development measures are in...
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With growing cybersecurity concerns top of mind for many organisations this year, recognising the varying approaches that different generations have...
