by Dianne Bayley | May 6, 2023 | Sustainability
The retail sector remains under pressure. The cost of living, inflation, rising interest rates and a global economic recession continue to impact sales and growth, asking that retailers find smarter and more sustainable ways of navigating these headwinds. According to...
by Dianne Bayley | Aug 16, 2022 | Workplace 2020
Many companies underestimate the advantages of having a strong representation of women in the workplace and, as a result, miss out on attracting and retaining some of the best talent that South Africa has to offer.Apart from having a larger talent pool from which to...
by Dianne Bayley | Aug 11, 2022 | Innovation
Real-time data and artificial intelligence (AI) have made it possible to deliver curated content, services and products designed for individual customers, but many banks are unable or unwilling to embrace the opportunity offered by hyper-personalisation.There is no...
by Dianne Bayley | Apr 13, 2021 | Innovation
The extension of lockdown restrictions weighed heavily on production in Africa’s manufacturing industries at the start of 2021, causing many to lose momentum. At the same time, in today’s connected, informed, and always-on marketplace, customers are demanding...
by Dianne Bayley | Oct 5, 2020 | Sustainability
Does 2020 mark the year Africa steps into its stride and takes charge of its destiny in the 21st century? Cathy Smith, Managing Director at SAP Africa, suggests the time may be right now. While we’re still dealing with the disruptive events of this year, I would argue...
