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latest news & developmentsPope Leo’s AI encyclical and the urgent need for human leadership
He warns against reducing people to measurable outputs, predictive profiles or behavioural categories. Once technology becomes the standard by which human beings are judged, it…
Bright idea: SA can have one system for science, innovation and enterprise
If we create one system, we could start seeing as many new products as research papers, and as many new jobs as there are journal articles
Reimagining intergenerational mentorship for women
Mentorship should not be top-down, but rather a process that values collaboration and co-creation between young and older women
Cutting mobility: Cape Town’s Dial-a-Ride ‘realignment’ false economy
Employment isn’t possible without movement, education requires reliable, safe transport and autonomy, dignity and safety are non-negotiables
AI Armageddon is coming. Why aren’t we panicking?
Artificial intelligence will replace most jobs and create few. The future is bleak – except for the rich
Workplaces must wake up to the harmful invisibility of endometriosis
Employers, work policies and labour law do not accommodate this health issue, which results in women missing promotions, getting unfair performance reviews or losing their jobs
New world of work requires new minds
Activity-based and experiential learning should be encouraged at school and tertiary institutions so that the academic curricula must align with new realities.
Employment equity and decent work will support economic growth in South Africa
The Democratic Alliance, the Free Market Foundation and the Institute of Race Relations have flawed views regarding employment equity
In sickness and in health: What can workers expect from their employer if they are too sick to work?
CCMA finds dismissal of cancer survivor lawful
It’s high time that companies change their human resources practices
Companies need to recognise the importance of equity and inclusion; employees’ well-being the acknowledges there’s life beyond work; and cater for individuality
What will Rihanna perform at the Super Bowl Halftime Show?
After seven years without a new album we share eight songs we predict Rihanna will perform at the 2023 Super Bowl half-time show.
Mental health in the workplace — leaders, this one’s on you
Leaders, this mental health awareness month — and every other month. We’re looking at you
Turn side hustles into full-time work
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
Divorce jobs from access to basic services
Job creation should not be the peak of our ambition. We could decommodify life’s necessities instead
Businesses driven by empathy will lead the post-pandemic world
Ideas don’t come from machines, but from people