Measuring the return from a work week
The question of how many hours a person should work per week, while covered by the Basic Conditions of Employment legislation, is more of a subjective issue. In practice, it is often down to a matter of passion, of feeling valued and recognised, and of mental approach...Hiring still slow in Africa
Employers are still reluctant to hire new recruits, despite confidence among business leaders in Africa staying strong over the second quarter. The YPO Global Pulse Confidence Index for Africa, which tracks CEO confidence levels in the region on a quarterly basis,...New business models key in African markets
Africa is at a cusp of realising its true growth potential, with innovation and technology acting as the catalyst to achieving this goal, says analyst group Frost & Sullivan. Globally, new technologies are expected to create new market opportunities to the tune of...Digital world to transform business
As digital technologies transform the way the world interacts, companies will need new business models to keep up with customer demands. This is the word from Marius Ungerer, associate professor, and Dr John Morrison, senior research consultant of the University of...