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Mind the gap: closing the space between applicants, recruiters, and potential bosses

Mind the gap: closing the space between applicants, recruiters, and potential bosses

A job portal plays a powerful role in closing the gap between job seekers, HR professionals, and employers by bringing all three groups into one shared digital space. Here’s why you shouldn’t hesitate to sign

Is the CV dead? Why AI is forcing SA businesses to rethink hiring

Is the CV dead? Why AI is forcing SA businesses to rethink hiring

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way organisations recruit talent. But while many businesses are experimenting with AI-powered CV screening, digital transformation consultancy DY|DX believes companies may be solving the wrong problem. In fact, the real disruption

The Agentic AI Era demands new entry-level roles. Are SA companies creating them?

The Agentic AI Era demands new entry-level roles. Are SA companies creating them?

By Ursula Fear, Senior Talent Program Manager at SalesforceWith all the speculation about AI eliminating entry-level jobs, it is no wonder young South Africans are anxious about launching their careers. This anxiety is entirely understandable. According to

Why most C-suite appointments fail, and what boards can do better

Why most C-suite appointments fail, and what boards can do better

In boardrooms across South Africa and globally, executive appointments are among the most consequential decisions a company will make. Yet, despite the level of scrutiny and process involved, a significant number of senior hires fail

The true cost of waiting and why it can be the most expensive thing a company can ever do

The true cost of waiting and why it can be the most expensive thing a company can ever do

For most organisations, the cost of employee health problems only becomes visible once something has already gone wrong. An employee goes on extended sick leave. A team’s productivity dips. Claims begin to rise. By that

Personal Growth drives Engagement: Why Coaching is no longer a luxury but a business imperative

Personal Growth drives Engagement: Why Coaching is no longer a luxury but a business imperative

Disengagement is a business risk, not a moodCompetitors cannot replicate an engaged, supported and psychologically safe workforce. In an environment where others can replicate products, technology and even strategy, business seeks the competitive edge. How

Skills development is a growth strategy, not a “nice-to-have”

Skills development is a growth strategy, not a “nice-to-have”

By Stefan Botha, CEO, Optimi GroupSouth Africa’s skills conversation has regained momentum in recent weeks, with workplace-linked learning even referenced in the President’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) last month. But the bigger point

From hidden bias to algorithmic exclusion: The rising tide of ageism in ai recruitment

From hidden bias to algorithmic exclusion: The rising tide of ageism in ai recruitment

Ageism remains one of the last widely accepted and largely overlooked forms of bias in modern workplaces. While discrimination based on race, gender, and other protected characteristics has faced increasing scrutiny and accountability, age-related prejudice

The Great Generational Handover: Why South Africa’s Middle Managers Are the Hinge of 2026 and Beyond

The Great Generational Handover: Why South Africa’s Middle Managers Are the Hinge of 2026 and Beyond

“If the workplace were a relay race, South Africa is executing the most precarious baton change in history: mid-stride, into a howling headwind of economic pressure and technological disruption, while half the runners are glued

The AI-literate leader: a boardroom non-negotiable in 2026

The AI-literate leader: a boardroom non-negotiable in 2026

AI is no longer a side project or a future innovation agenda item, in most firms, it is already embedded in day-to-day tasks. From drafting client emails and summarising meetings, enabling research and analysis, product