South Africa’s take-home pay growth slows as interest rate decision sooms

Philippa Larkin|Published

Average take-home pay in South Africa has slowed for the second consecutive month, raising concerns ahead of the SA Reserve Bank's crucial interest rate decision. ...

Ulrik Bengtsson appointed as new CEO of Sun International, succeeding Anthony Leeming

Philippa Larkin|Published

Ulrik Bengtsson is set to take the helm at Sun International as CEO, succeeding Anthony Leeming, who retires after 26 years with the company. This transition marks ...

Three major trends reshaping executive search in 2024

Jeremy Bossenger|Published

Explore how diversity initiatives, technological advancement, and cultural alignment are revolutionising the executive search landscape in South Africa and globally. ...

Earnings threshold to expand the pool of 'protected' employees

Published

From April 1, 2025, the earnings threshold in South Africa will rise to R261 748. 45, granting greater labour protections to more employees. This article explores ...

Workplace trends to watch this year

Daniela Thom|Published

Explore the transformative trends reshaping the workplace in 2023, from hybrid work models to the impact of AI on job roles and employee well-being. "

The Algorithm for equality rewiring STEM to accelerate girls and women

Opinion|Published

As the world marks International Day for Women and Girls in STEM under the theme “Women and Girls in Science Leadership: A New Era for Sustainability,” the focus ...

SA talent report reveals the most challenging roles to fill in 2025

Opinion|Published

Key insights into South Africa’s top in-demand skills and recruitment challenges

The importance of flexibility in modern workplaces

Opinion|Published

Since the advent of COVID-19, the workplace has been in a state of flux. Work from home, back to the office, the Great Resignation and Quiet Quitting are just a ...

Maximising year-end productivity: How staff solutions can drive business success in December

Partnered Content|Published

By leveraging expert staffing solutions, businesses can address challenges like seasonal demand, employee shortages, and operational overload with confidence and ...

SEF’s potential to foster long-term education and employment

Opinion|Published

As the SEF seeks to create more than just immediate relief, it must pave genuine pathways to full-time employment or further study opportunities, to enable participants ...

Data or Disaster? South Africa risks losing top tech talent without data-driven innovation

Opinion|Published

South Africa faces a critical challenge in retaining its top tech talent amidst rising unemployment. This article explores the urgent need for data-driven innovation ...

Marriott's 2025 Accelerate Programme: a pathway to careers in hospitality for South African youth

BR Reporter|Published

Marriott International is accepting applications for its 2025 Accelerate Programme, aimed at reducing youth unemployment in South Africa by providing young individuals ...

Data science: Powering the digital economy

Opinion|Published

At its core, data science involves extracting valuable insights from complex datasets to inform business decisions, predict trends, and enhance operations.

Empowering young women in construction: addressing unemployment in SA

Opinion|Published

The construction and infrastructure development sector offers a promising solution, providing employment opportunities to lower-skilled and disadvantaged young women ...

Revolutionising payroll: How EORs leverage FX to optimise employee salaries

Staff Reporter|Published

EOR services have become essential for companies looking to expand their operations across borders without the burden of establishing a legal entity.

Oscar Tshifure appointed as new president of Prisa

BR Reporter|Published

Tshifure emphasised that transformation was at the heart of their mission.

Tuition to employment: Shoprite Group bursaries offer students chance of a lifetime

Ashley Lechman|Published

The bursary covers tuition and on-campus accommodation, and provides a monthly grocery allowance as well as access to the group’s employee wellness programme.

Young people don’t need jobs, they need careers

Opinion|Published

In many countries, reaching your 30th birthday means bidding farewell to one’s youth and stepping into true adulthood.

Empowering the youth will ensure mining has a prosperous future

Opinion|Published

Since it started, YES has evolved. It now has 1,643 companies participating and is the biggest youth employment programme funded by the private sector.