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Is resilience enough for women to advance at work? This Women’s Month reflection argues that career progression requires more than individual grit. It explores mentorship versus sponsorship, workplace opportunity, confidence, development, leadership support and the practical actions colleagues and managers can take to help women grow and progress in South African workplaces.

Can an employee be dismissed for calling a manager a “white racist” in South Africa? In CSAAWU obo Qomoyi v CCMA and Others, the Labour Appeal Court found that the words were not automatically racist and had to be assessed in their full workplace, social and historical context. The Court found the dismissal substantively unfair and ordered retrospective reinstatement.

Why do women often carry the responsibility for connection and emotional support at work? This Women’s Month article explores relational labour, workplace belonging, inclusive leadership and team connection, and considers how organisations can recognise and share the often-invisible work that supports trust, collaboration, retention and healthy workplace cultures.

What can climbing Kilimanjaro teach us about women, leadership and success? This Women’s Month reflection explores confidence, mentorship, Ubuntu, personal development and the unseen barriers women overcome in business and life, while asking how leaders can make the path easier for the women coming after them.

Why is unemployment so high in South Africa, and what does it mean for business? South Africa’s official unemployment rate rose to 33.6% in Q2 2026, while expanded unemployment reached 43.8%. This article examines the economic cost of unemployment, barriers to job creation, effects on consumer demand and investment, and why employment growth needs to become a central economic policy priority.

How can South African employers better support women with disabilities? This Women’s Month article examines workplace inclusion, reasonable accommodation, Employment Equity, accessible development, unconscious bias and the barriers that can restrict career progression. It explores practical ways organisations can create workplaces where women with disabilities can participate, develop and lead.

What skills do HR professionals need for AI and Industry 5.0? Curiosity may matter more than technical expertise. Explore how HR and IR practitioners can work with AI, test new tools, automate repetitive tasks, apply human judgement and build practical habits that prepare them for the changing workplace and future of HR in South Africa.

How are women, Skills Development and B-BBEE changing South African business? This article explores the growth of women in leadership, black-owned businesses, youth entrepreneurship and skilled talent, and explains how Skills Development, Employment Equity and B-BBEE can help organisations build stronger leadership pipelines and prepare for the future workforce.

Can employers accept a traditional healer's medical certificate for sick leave? This article explains South Africa's current legal position under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), the Traditional Health Practitioners Act, the Kievits Kroon judgment, the Judge Lekale incapacity tribunal, and what employers should know about incapacity, cultural accommodation, discrimination, and traditional healer certificates.

South Africa's National Minimum Wage Commission has opened the consultation process for the 2027 National Minimum Wage adjustment. Find out who can make submissions, the 4 September 2026 deadline, the factors the Commission considers, expected payroll impacts, budgeting guidance, and how employers can prepare for the March 2027 minimum wage increase.

Can artificial intelligence and productivity drive greater opportunities for women instead of widening inequality? This article explores how technology, skills development, productivity policy, and workforce transformation can create more inclusive career pathways for women in South Africa, and why organisations should design AI and productivity strategies with gender inclusion from the outset.

Can an employer refuse to appoint a candidate to meet Employment Equity targets? This article examines the Labour Appeal Court's decision in Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd v Solidarity obo Erasmus, explaining why Eskom's affirmative action measures and pipeline strategy were upheld, how lawful affirmative action differs from unfair discrimination, and what the judgment means for employers implementing Employment Equity plans.

South Africa has published the Draft Reviewed Code of Good Practice on the Preparation and Implementation of the Employment Equity Plan for public comment. Learn what the proposed Employment Equity Plan Code changes mean for designated employers, sector targets, EAP planning, consultation, compliance certificates, Employment Equity reporting, and how to submit comments before the 60-day deadline.

Are your skills ready for 2030? Explore the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025, learn which AI and human skills are expected to grow in demand, and complete the complimentary Future Skills 2030 Readiness Assessment to identify your strengths, capability gaps, and future learning priorities.

How can you verify a B-BBEE certificate and detect fraud? This guide explains how to identify fake or altered B-BBEE certificates, recognise fronting risks, validate SANAS accreditation, and strengthen supplier due diligence to reduce procurement, tender, and verification risks in South Africa.

Does a CCMA settlement agreement prevent an employee from pursuing further legal claims? This article examines the Labour Appeal Court's decision in Moropene v Competition Commission of South Africa, explaining when a settlement is considered full and final, how courts interpret settlement agreements, and what employers and employees should know before resolving dismissal disputes.

What are the best digital intelligence services for businesses in South Africa? This guide explains what digital intelligence includes, how AI, business intelligence, analytics, automation, and digital transformation work together, and what organisations should look for when choosing a trusted digital intelligence consulting partner.

How can organisations improve their B-BBEE scorecard? This guide explains how a practical B-BBEE Bootcamp helps businesses strengthen compliance, optimise scorecard performance, prepare for verification, and align procurement, skills development, Employment Equity, and supplier development with long-term business strategy.

Can an employee be dismissed for insulting colleagues? This article examines the Labour Appeal Court's decision in Arunachellam v Woolworths, where a 28-year employee was reinstated because dismissal was found to be a disproportionate sanction. Learn what the judgment means for progressive discipline, long service, disciplinary codes, and unfair dismissal cases in South Africa.

How do organisations prepare their workforce for artificial intelligence? This guide explains what AI readiness means, why many AI initiatives fail, how to build workforce AI capability, establish governance, identify automation opportunities, and create a practical roadmap for responsible AI adoption across South African organisations.