New data has revealed the tech skills employers desire the most, with Microsoft Office topping the list. New research, conducted by system design interview prep experts System Design School, gathered data on the total number of times a tech-specific skill had been mentioned in job listings on Glassdoor. Microsoft... Read more
Opinion article by Nhlanhla Simelane, Student Assistant: Department of South African Sign Language and Deaf Studies, Faculty: The Humanities, University of the Free State It has been a year since the president signed off on the amendment bill to include South African Sign Language (SASL) as one of the... Read more
President Cyril Ramaphosa has assented to the National Small Enterprise Amendment Bill, which streamlines the support services government provided to small and medium businesses as part of broadening participation in the economy by a greater number of South Africans. “The National Small Enterprise Amendment Act signed by the President... Read more
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) hosted a corporate reporting webcast for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) on Monday, 22 April 2024, focusing on the 2024 economic outlook, financial reporting, assurance, Companies Amendment Bill, and sustainability. The webcast was facilitated by Fifi Peters, moderator, and senior anchor... Read more
What to consider when hiring new talent
Work life 09/04/2024
Business leaders worldwide worry about attracting and retaining top talent, especially as remote and hybrid workforces are becoming the norm. In their responses to surveys, they often list it as a main inhibitor of profitable growth into the future! Despite this, most business leaders and managers prioritise other tasks... Read more
On 7 April, World Health Day will be celebrated globally at a time when many health systems worldwide are looking for ways to address capacity issues and funding for essential services. Mental health is becoming a growing focal point, with many asking if enough is being done to address... Read more
One of the market leaders in the fintech space in South Africa, iKhokha, has announced the launch of a new smart card machine that fits into your pocket, called the iK Flyer Lite. This latest offering follows the success of the flagship iK Flyer card machine, launched in 2022,... Read more
A financial gap analysis is a strategic tool for assessing the difference between your current financial status, including gaps, and your desired financial goals or targets. This allows you to see where issues must be addressed and offers an actionable roadmap to address these gaps. Let’s learn more. What... Read more
In an era where change is the only constant, businesses must adapt and evolve to stay ahead. Penquin, a brand and communication agency in Johannesburg, leads by example, embracing transformation with open arms. The agency recently made headlines by unveiling its brand-new logo and refreshed corporate identity (CI), marking a... Read more
By Anton Visser, Group COO of SA Business School If your business has an annual payroll exceeding R500 000 or 50+ employees, then you should be hard at work preparing your Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Record of Training (ATR) for submission to your relevant Sector Education and Training Authority... Read more
