by Kathy Gibson | Dec 6, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
Despite many LGBTQ+ employees indicating that tremendous strides and progress has been made by corporations, most employers are still not doing all they can to support them and are missing out on the many business growth opportunities true LGBTQ+ inclusion can drive....
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 18, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
Kathy Gibson reports – The IT market in Middle East and Africa (MEA) is almost certainly poised for a strong recovery, with a rebound already apparent in many parts of the region. Alistair Edwards, chief analyst at Canalys, says the uptick is driven by a shift...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 18, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
By Kathy Gibson – The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and the move to smart cities, factories and homes is driving a massive uptake of technologies like 5G, cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI). The strain this places on...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 4, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
The merits of hybrid work models have been extensively debated over the past months and it appears to have emerged as the most ideal solution for both employers and employees. Hybrid work offers a best of both worlds scenario – the flexibility of working from home...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 4, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
Legislative reforms are making South Africa’s energy sector greener and more competitive, which will encourage economic growth and help the country meet its climate change commitments. By Jason van der Poel, partner at Webber Wentzel The focus on clean energy in COP26...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 4, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
After 18 months of close confinement, pandemic fatigue is conspiring with the usual end-of-year fatigue that starts setting in round about now. By Ameen Hassen, head: shari’ah banking for Standard Bank Group The result is a heavy combination that could prove doubly...
