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 | JASON WHYTE In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, global efforts have successfully developed both expedited means of testing for the virus and, more recently, vaccines... read |
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 | ALISON FERGUS The Covid-19 pandemic forced organisations to make a rapid shift to remote work and online project management. Project managers and teams suddenly have an even greater responsibility to communicate and collaborate effectively. According to a recent survey by PwC, this trend is set to continue. But what else can project managers expect in the new year...? Read |
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 | JUSTINAS BALTRUSAITIS The global economy continues to relish from the coronavirus pandemic, with startups emerging as one of the most affected businesses. As a means of remaining afloat, save money, and readjust their business models, most startups have resolved to roll out massive layoffs... Read |
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 | GCOBISA NTSHONA, ISSUED BY LEXISNEXIS Diversity and inclusion should naturally form part of a business's ethos during its 'good days'. But in times of uncertainty, these pillars of good business can further help steer organisations into safer waters... Read |
| Employee Wellness |
 | Most workers are looking forward to returning to the office, post-pandemic, with many saying they'd prefer to spend the majority of their work-week there to meet face-to-face, socialise, brainstorm, and connect with each other again... Read |
 | HAMIEDA PARKER In a busy South African hospital recently, teams of nurses and doctors were given an unusual task. They had to figure out who could build the tallest freestanding structure out of nothing but spaghetti sticks and then balance a marshmallow on top. They had 20 minutes to work it out... Read |
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 | BRADLEY WORKMAN-DAVIES Labour relations and the fairness standards for dismissal of an employee in South Africa have long been centred around the formality of disciplinary or incapacity enquiry processes, and the tradition of the usage of these processes has built up an expectation that they are mandatory... Read |
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 | NEVO HADAS In the 21st Century, there is no unison description, opinion or method of leadership. As we move into a new way of working, theorists will continue to debate and develop new theories. Human beings are intricate. Yet, authentic leadership is the most common management style... Read |
 | Every brick-and-mortar office has (had?) that space where employees informally congregate - be it the actual watercooler, the coffee machine or the balcony where the smokers like to gather. It's a space that's credited not only for providing the spark for a plethora of bright ideas, but also recognised for manifesting company culture... Read |
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 | The Jua Kickstarter Fund has doubled to $2m (R30m). The fund was launched by African industrialist Adam Molai in November 2020 with $1m available for African entrepreneurs... Read |
 | The inaugural class of African content creators set to receive a grant from the #YouTubeBlackVoices Fund for the development of their YouTube channels have been announced... Read |
 | NJ AYUK For decades, many of Africa's oil- and gas-producing states followed a predictable pattern. They treated their oil and gas primarily as raw materials that could be sold abroad for a quick profit... Read |
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 | DAVID TAYLOR The Automobile Association (AA) is predicting a steep increase in the prices of petrol, diesel and paraffin for February 2021... Read |
 | SUHANA GORDHAN It's strange to write about advertising trends for 2021 when we've just emerged from a year of chaos. But chaos is perhaps, the only thing we can choose to come to terms with... Read |
 | PAULA SARTINI Whilst the role of the marketing department appears to have evolved significantly over the past few years, fundamentally it is still about building relationships... Read |
 | NICKY BRAND Given that 70% of consumers prefer to buy from brands that are inclusive, marketers are embracing the "inclusion revolution" by means of ad campaigns, social content and CSI initiatives... Read |
 | According to a Trialogue survey, carried out for its 23rd annual Trialogue Business in Society Handbook, three-quarters of participating large companies had an employee volunteering programme... Read |
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