by Dianne Bayley | May 23, 2017 | Features, Workplace 2020
In an environment fraught with uncertainty and change, business leaders are faced with a mammoth task. In addition to navigating through widespread industry disruption, it is becoming more and more difficult to attract relevant talent and to retain staff. Locally,...
by Dianne Bayley | May 18, 2017 | Workplace 2020
The majority (87%) of SMEs prefer to work with accountants who understand technology. This is among the findings from a survey of over 600 South African accountants and SME owners conducted by Xero, in partnership with World Wide Worx. Most accountants (88%) think...
by Dianne Bayley | May 18, 2017 | Workplace 2020
By Terrance M. Booysen; reviewed by Bulelwa Mabasa (Werksmans: Partner) In his State of the Nation Address in 2017, President Jacob Zuma noted the intention of the South African government to influence the behaviour of the private sector and to drive economic...
by Dianne Bayley | Apr 20, 2017 | Features, Workplace 2020
By Saurabh Kumar, CEO of In2IT Tech In today’s connected marketplace characterised by an increasingly tough economic climate, it is no longer possible for businesses to compete purely on price. As such, companies are implementing strategies to position themselves in a...
by Dianne Bayley | Apr 20, 2017 | Workplace 2020
Cover story: The Road to Digital Transformation We talk about digital transformation, and how all companies have to take the plunge to digitalise at least part of their businesses, processes or products. But the experts are less forthcoming on what it is that...
by Dianne Bayley | Apr 12, 2017 | Features, Workplace 2020
The average employed South African spends about eight hours per day in a work environment – and they can expect employers to ensure their safety during this time. While there are many security risks to consider, employing a potentially dangerous employee is one threat...
