Trends and Analysis - Channelwise

Mixed emotions about going back to work

Jul 24, 2020

Going back to work amidst the Covid-19 pandemic is not a simple matter for most people regardless of how keen they are to get back to routine. Almost four months have passed since the hard lockdown began. Many have not stepped into their workplace or seen their...

Building more sustainable post-Covid businesses

Jul 24, 2020

Over recent months the Covid-19 pandemic has shown that as humans we are all connected. There are also parallels with the climate emergency we are facing: both require a global response, long-term thinking, and businesses to play their part. By Robin Fisher, senior...

Thinking of starting a business during the crisis?

Jul 24, 2020

Do you have a business idea but are reluctant to launch it in the current crisis? Why not be like the 67 160 entrepreneurs in the US who filed to set up new companies in the last week of May alone? This was a 21% increase from the same seven days in 2019 and a sign...

The secret ingredient of organisational growth

Jul 17, 2020

Resilience is the key to enabling business growth in a hostile market environment. This is the word from Christopher Palm, chief risk advisor at the Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA), who adds that in its most general human context, resilience is...

Virtual meetings are here to stay

Jul 17, 2020

By now we have all become “experts” on virtual meetings, whether they are taking place on Zoom, MS Teams or whichever platform your organisation may be using. “But the question is, are we all being as effective in these meetings as we would be if they were...

Disruptions of past few months likely to have lasting impact

Jul 17, 2020

The disruptions forced on society and businesses in the past few months may well have upended business practises as we know them, but their impacts are likely to be felt by governments and business well into the future. While this may be unsettling at first glance,...

Beware cyber risks when travelling

Jul 17, 2020

While theft of physical possessions, such as passports, bags and wallets may be our biggest concerns, the threat of cyber theft is quickly becoming more likely – and with potentially bigger losses than just a missing suitcase. By Doros Hadjizenonos, regional sales...

Covid-19 impact on employee benefits and mental wellbeing

Jul 17, 2020

As South Africa braces itself to reach the peak in the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic, Government statistics have shown that the country could reach 400 000 infections soon. While lockdown conditions may have been eased to level 3 for now, South Africa, and...

Are you prepared for a Covid-19 in the workplace?

Jul 17, 2020

The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in South Africa have surpassed the 200 000 mark and, with more workplaces re-opening, it is inevitable that a worker may present with symptoms related to the virus. It is imperative that employers are prepared for such an event...

Vendor Connection opens up African market

Jul 10, 2020

By Kathy Gibson – The next stage in technology growth will come from Africa. Comprising one-sixth of the earth’s surface and a youthful population of 1,2-billion people, Africa is ideally poised as the next growth hotspot for the tech industry. But for many...

Driving value and values beyond Covid-19

Jul 10, 2020

When we published Accenture’s 2020 Technology Vision trends report in February, Covid-19 was not yet a global pandemic. Now, everything has changed, writes Willie Schoeman, MD of Accenture Technology in Africa. This pandemic is the greatest challenge the world has...

Building more sustainable post-Covid businesses

Jul 10, 2020

Over recent months the Covid-19 pandemic has shown that as humans we are all connected. There are also parallels with the climate emergency we are facing: both require a global response, long-term thinking, and businesses to play their part. By Robin Fisher, senior...