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Beyond the hustle: The quiet revolution of women redefining strength and success in South Africa

Trends

Beyond the hustle: The quiet revolution of women redefining strength and success in South Africa

Issued by Irvine Partners 22 Sep 2025

The story behind MotionAds’ R20m income boost for delivery drivers

Advertising

The story behind MotionAds’ R20m income boost for delivery drivers

25 Aug 2025

African universities urged to lead AI revolution

4th Industrial Revolution

African universities urged to lead AI revolution

8 Aug 2025

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#EvolutionofWork

Navigating the new workforce: Flexibility as a strategic advantage

10 Jul 2025

Sweepsouth introduces 7 new services

Retail Services

Sweepsouth introduces 7 new services

19 Jun 2025

In South African law, gig workers, such as Checkers Sixty60 drivers, are classified as “independent contractors” with limited labour protections or benefits. Photo: Tariro Washinyira / GroundUp

Employee Wellness

South African law is failing gig workers

Nick Fabré 10 Jun 2025

Gibs launches MPhil specialising in Leading in New Economies to empower visionary leaders

Higher Education

Gibs launches MPhil specialising in Leading in New Economies to empower visionary leaders

Issued by Gordon Institute of Business Science 23 May 2025

The unseen struggles of the gig economy

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

The unseen struggles of the gig economy

Issued by Adcorp 29 Apr 2025

Harnessing the gig economy: A practical guide for SMEs to leverage freelance talent

SMEs

Harnessing the gig economy: A practical guide for SMEs to leverage freelance talent

Jeremy Lang, Issued by Business Partners Limited 14 Apr 2025

The tourism job revolution: Adapting to AI, sustainability, and evolving consumer demands

Tourism

The tourism job revolution: Adapting to AI, sustainability, and evolving consumer demands

Siya Mthethwa 3 Mar 2025

How entrepreneurs can cut costs without compromising quality

SMEs

How entrepreneurs can cut costs without compromising quality

21 Feb 2025

Anja van Beek, talent & culture strategist, leadership & HR expert and executive coach

Trends

#BizTrends2025: Building resilient, human-centric workplaces

Anja van Beek 30 Jan 2025

Maggie Moonsammy, sales manager at Strider Digital

Career Advice

How to master the gig economy: 5 essential habits for successful contract careers

28 Jan 2025

Peter Andrew, CEO, CCI South Africa

Trends

#BizTrends2025: BPO industry ready for transformation

Peter Andrew 20 Jan 2025

#BizTrends2025: A vision for the future – transforming transport education and shaping the logistics economy

Trends

#BizTrends2025: A vision for the future – transforming transport education and shaping the logistics economy

Maphefo Anno-Frempong 16 Jan 2025

#BizTrends2025: Old Mutual FOR SME - Global outlook relevant to the local South African economy

Trends

#BizTrends2025: Old Mutual FOR SME - Global outlook relevant to the local South African economy

Nobesuthu Ndlovu, Issued by Old Mutual SMEgo 13 Jan 2025

Chloë Loubser, Knowledge and Learning Lawyer, Bowmans

Trends

#BizTrends2025: African employment law trends - employee rights and well-being, workplace and technology evolution

Chloë Loubser 13 Jan 2025

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Career Advice

3 benefits of being an independent consultant - do you have what it takes?

Johann van Niekerk 6 Dec 2024

Artificial Intelligence

AI in action: How creative industries are evolving with new roles and job titles

Karabo Ledwaba 31 Oct 2024

The future is experienced: how to adapt to the ageing workforce

Career Advice

The future is experienced: how to adapt to the ageing workforce

Issued by GO Content Lab 3 Jun 2024

Many of the country's infrastructure projects are in response to climate change.

Infrastructure & Utilities

SA's infrastructure push brings opportunity and risk for construction firms

11 Apr 2024

2024 recruitment trends: Paving the way for innovative workforce strategies

Trends

2024 recruitment trends: Paving the way for innovative workforce strategies

Issued by Pnet 8 Apr 2024

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Transport

Bolt introduces vehicle branding initiative for drivers in SA

23 Feb 2024

Sonia Tshabalala, People Director at Sage Africa and Middle East

4th Industrial Revolution

The disruption of HR: Green jobs, digital transformation, and liquid workforces

Sonia Tshabalala 12 Feb 2024

Gary Silbermann, co-founder and innovation director at One Degree

Talent Acquisition

Resignation season is coming: Are you prepared?

Gary Silbermann 1 Feb 2024

Sally Acton, CEO of Torque Solutions

Trends

#BizTrends2024: Employee experience is (still) trending - are you doing it right?

Sally Acton 30 Jan 2024

Celeste Sirin, founder/CEO of Employer Branding Africa

Trends

#BizTrends2024: Transition of employer branding – reflection and forecasts

Celeste Sirin 29 Jan 2024

Tracy van der Colff, Head of Employment, OWP Partners

Trends

#BizTrends2024: Potholes and prosperity in store for employment law

Tracy van der Colff 24 Jan 2024

Ancel Draai, MD for Applico Training

Trends

#BizTrends2024: AI and the cloud are crafting the future of payroll management

Ancel Draai 23 Jan 2024

Source: Supplied. Carol Koech, country president, Schneider Electric East Africa.

Data & Analytics

Bridging the talent shortage in modern data centres

Carol Koech 1 Jan 2024

The Future of HR Summit 2023 zooms in on practical insights for workplace transformation

Management & Leadership

The Future of HR Summit 2023 zooms in on practical insights for workplace transformation

Issued by Topco Media 29 Nov 2023

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CSI & Philanthropy

Spar helps gig drivers beat the heat with free water

24 Nov 2023

Digital hiring platform launches to transform tech contractor recruitment

Talent Acquisition

Digital hiring platform launches to transform tech contractor recruitment

Issued by One Degree 11 Dec 2023

Redefining the workplace at the Future of HR summit

Management & Leadership

Redefining the workplace at the Future of HR summit

Issued by Topco Media 17 Nov 2023

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Trends

Evolution of recruitment trends in 2023 - and what to expect in 2024

Maggie Moonsammy 3 Nov 2023

Jody Tipping, partner and senior recruiter at REDi Recruitment

Talent Acquisition

Why traditional job descriptions aren't cutting it in today's workplace

1 Nov 2023

MANCOSA looks to address the AI skills shortage as it offers a South African first

Higher Education

MANCOSA looks to address the AI skills shortage as it offers a South African first

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 14 Sep 2023

Safrea unveils updated Advocacy Framework

Media

Safrea unveils updated Advocacy Framework

Issued by Safrea 11 Sep 2023

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HR & Management

TES offers choice and flexibility to job seekers

Quintus Sliep 12 Jul 2023

5 financial mistakes to avoid when managing your side hustle

Entrepreneurship

5 financial mistakes to avoid when managing your side hustle

Michelle Austin 1 Jun 2023

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Fintech

#AfricaMonth: Why Web3 needs Africa and what you can do about it?

Katja Hamilton 15 May 2023

The rise of blank collars: When creativity and technology converge

PR & Communications

The rise of blank collars: When creativity and technology converge

Issued by The Coup 11 Apr 2023

Popular career choices for digital nomads

Career Advice

Popular career choices for digital nomads

Kelvin Jones, Issued by Innovation Labs Limited 4 Apr 2023

Can your EVP drive work-life integration in 2023?

Management & Leadership

Can your EVP drive work-life integration in 2023?

Issued by icandi CQ 23 Mar 2023

Direct selling e-commerce company QNet expands to South Africa

E-commerce

Direct selling e-commerce company QNet expands to South Africa

22 Mar 2023

Craig Raath, Executive Director at 21st Century

Management & Leadership

4 ways HR leaders can remain relevant in 2023

Craig Raath 14 Feb 2023