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Covid bounce-back tactics for SMEs

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...

2022 to bring new opportunities for SA channel

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...

Defuse the ticking mental health timebomb

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...

Gear up for work in 2022 

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...

In a pandemic, diversity and inclusion are more important than ever

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...

More could be done on LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion

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....

MEA IT market set for new growth wave

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...

IPv6 and its role in enabling the digital economy

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...

Get the best from hybrid working

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...

SA’s energy landscape evolution partly driven by climate change goals

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...

How to fight end-of-year fatigue and keep your finances intact

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...

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