The Middle Eastern country needs its workers to stay in the army, but
it also needs to keep its economy going
A CV that captures attention is your passport to attaining meaningful employment
Companies need to recognise the importance of equity and inclusion; employees’ well-being the acknowledges there’s life beyond work; and cater for individuality
Some of the vendors came from as far as Durban, hoping to pick up some rands from conference delegates
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It would be a boost to productivity if employees could deliver the same product or service, but in 20% less time
A legislative environment alone will not achieve race and gender equity; people must feel like they belong at work too
To ensure efficiency the public procurement system need to be streamlined, using sound technical processes and tools to improve procedures
The e-learning platform My Playbox profiles 11 South African entrepreneurs and unlocks their secrets for less than the price of a business textbook
We need to move away from imposing ‘solutions’ on young people to seeing them as active partners
Employees with scarce skills can be selective about where, how, and for whom they work
From our daily engagements with young people at Youth Capital and the Centre for Social Development in Africa, we know that most are proactive, energetic and resilient. Young people are ready to contribute to the economy and pursue sustainable livelihoods. But endless rejections, the lack of financial resources and deep-seated barriers have left them in […]
How Millennials and Generation Z are defining success and leadership in the workplace
Resilience alone in the face of crisis is not what will get us through. It needs to be coupled with intentional investment and support to address the reality of our country’s youth
It’s not sustainable for every employed person to support three others, analysts say
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Record new high for unemployment in South Africa, as Stats SA releases jobs data for the fourth quarter of 2021
They are seen as drivers of consumerism, but sidelined in the industry that uses their images to sell products
Talk is over, the country needs action says Chief Zwelivelile Mandla Mandela ahead of the State of the Nation address
The advent of digital technology in agriculture has made accessing markets, agribusiness information and financial services easier for farmers
If a proposed minimum R23 an hour for all workers goes through, it will be the first time domestic workers are treated equally
Many companies are revising their requirements as the pandemic continues to upset business plans
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New legislation aims to protect local jobs in the transport sector amid questions as to whether SA has enough willing and skilled drivers
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A programme that trains caregivers, mostly women, gives children a better start in life, helps close the gender pay gap and retains now-qualified women in the workforce
The stimulus package is part of the state’s Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan, and is a response to the Covid-19 pandemic
There is a terrific opportunity to leverage interventions such as public works programmes in a cohesive youth employment strategy
Young people’s experiences should lead the way in a shared response to youth unemployment
A few of South Africa’s unemployed youth share their stories
The switch to alternative energy is crucial for employment, economic growth and decarbonisation
Meet the father, the cook and the chief executive of Eskom, who wakes up at 3am and writes speeches. André de Ruyter speaks to Athandiwe Saba about the future of the power utility, balancing its debt and how to make the best bully beef toast
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As the economy takes a beating, digital tools may help your job search and career upskilling journey
The private sector can contribute to migration policy development to improve business operations, boost productivity and support the economy
In 2020, the national human-trafficking hotline reported 696 potential victims to authorities for further investigation, a 46.5% increase from the previous year
Complaining about ‘reverse racism’ and BEE serves no one. South Africa’s white youth should focus on entrepreneurship instead