by Kathy Gibson | Jan 11, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
There is no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has spearheaded the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) and caused seismic shifts to the modern business landscape. In a recent SEDA (Small Enterprise Development Agency) study, 74% of SMEs surveyed indicated that they...
by Kathy Gibson | Jan 4, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
Change is a constant especially when it comes to the ICT sector. And yet, things have accelerated rapidly since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in March last year with digital transformation becoming a priority on every corporate agenda. By Heinz Stephan, Velocity...
by Kathy Gibson | Dec 6, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
Workplaces across the globe are facing a mental health crisis of unprecedented scope, as the effects of almost two years of anxiety, uncertainty and fear will transition into another period of flux as we enter 2022, a leadership expert says. Debbie Goodman, group CEO...
by Kathy Gibson | Dec 6, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
The pandemic has been described as our “once in a generation… opportunity to reimagine how we work”. While work from home (WFH) is perhaps the most pervasive change, experts believe that a number of other factors will impact work in 2022. Hybrid models will...
by Kathy Gibson | Dec 6, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
Covid-19 has shone a sharp spotlight on diversity and inclusion (D&I) in our organisations. The pandemic has had a harder impact on many diverse groups, including women, working parents and LGBTQ+ employees, with magnified challenges around caring for family and...
by Kathy Gibson | Dec 6, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
In August 2021, a record 4,3-million workers quit their jobs in the US. It’s a harrowing statistic that speaks to the phenomena known as the ‘Great Resignation’, which has seen employees from around the globe leave their jobs in droves during the...
