Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declines by 3.1 points in December to 54.1
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) lost some momentum in December 2021 but remained in expansionary territory. The headline index declined by 3.1 points...
16 tips for developing a strong business strategy
Whether you’re leading a business or a business unit, or working as a freelancer, mastering business strategy is key to your success. And the...
What you should keep in mind for your 2022 investment resolutions
The start of a new year is the perfect time to change old habits and make choices that promote growth and well-being. This isn’t...
South Africa’s office and work-from-home plans have changed for 2022
In June 2021, an estimated 50% of the South African workforce was working from home full-time, with the Covid-19 pandemic fundamentally changing views on...
Do South African businesses have to accommodate employees who refuse to get vaccinated?
While employers in South Africa are entitled to implement a mandatory vaccination policy for certain categories of employees, they will need to tread carefully...
South Africa’s Most In-Demand Jobs
“As the unemployment rate continues to climb closer to 50% in South Africa, we have a responsibility to help enable our youth and workforce...
Clampdown on government workers with millionaire lifestyles in South Africa
The Public Service Commission (PSC) will introduce lifestyle audits for government workers from February 2022.
In a presentation on Tuesday (7 December), the group said...
The job types surviving South Africa’s lockdown
Statistics South Africa published its latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) this week, showing that the country’s unemployment rate increased to a record-high of...
Survey finds up to 30% of the future workforce will be independent contractors
WHEN companies begin to recall their workers to the office or move to hybrid models, some won’t go. Many of the most talented and...
“Always show up, no matter what”
Entries for the Firstwatch Entrepreneurial Challenge 2021 are now open nationwide. The challenge provides dynamic young South African entrepreneurs with an opportunity to win R50...
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