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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 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.

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.

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 does B-BBEE support youth and women empowerment in South Africa? This article explains why inclusive growth is a business strategy, how organisations can build meaningful empowerment programmes, strengthen leadership pipelines, align with B-BBEE objectives, and create lasting transformation through skills development, mentorship, and workplace opportunities.

Where can organisations find process automation experts in South Africa? This article explains what process automation consultants do, how they identify automation opportunities, which HR, compliance, finance, and operational processes can be automated, and how businesses can use workflow automation, AI, RPA, and process mapping to improve productivity and reduce manual work.

How can South Africa reduce youth unemployment? This article argues that Youth Month must focus on measurable employment pathways, not promises. It explores youth unemployment, YES, TVET colleges, workplace-integrated learning, digital skills, B-BBEE reform, the Employment Tax Incentive, and the need to connect training, work experience, entrepreneurship, and real jobs.

How can employers win disciplinary cases at the CCMA? This article explains why disciplinary enquiries must be managed with arbitration in mind, covering investigations, charge formulation, procedural fairness, substantive fairness, evidence preparation, witness management, and CCMA readiness under South African labour law.

Is your organisation prepared for COSATU’s protected nationwide protest action on 19 June 2026? Learn what Section 77 of the Labour Relations Act means for employers, including no-work-no-pay rules, employee participation rights, essential services obligations, workforce planning, picketing considerations, and strike preparedness strategies.

Looking for AI training in South Africa? Learn how the AI Compass Capacitation Programme helps professionals develop practical AI skills through prompt engineering, automation design, AI governance, workflow optimisation, digital intelligence, and responsible AI use. This 10-month learning journey combines expert-led workshops, hands-on application, workplace AI tools, and real business implementation across HR, finance, operations, compliance, leadership, and administration.

South Africa’s NCC Opt-Out Registry has changed the rules for direct marketing. Learn what businesses must do to comply with the Consumer Protection Act amendments, including NCC registration, monthly database cleansing, opt-out management, POPIA compliance, marketing consent requirements, and enforcement risks for email, SMS, WhatsApp, and telephonic campaigns.

SA’s youth unemployment crisis is exposing critical flaws in entry-level labour laws. While worker protections remain essential, cumulative compliance costs, bargaining council obligations, and rigid dismissal procedures discourage employers from hiring first-time workers. A proposed 12-month first-job framework could lower hiring risks. Smarter labour market reform may be key to unlocking opportunities for millions of young South Africans.

Harvard ManageMentor® offers practical online leadership and management courses designed for modern workplaces. Learn how short-form executive learning and microlearning are helping South African organisations improve leadership capability, workplace performance, and continuous professional development through flexible, scalable learning solutions.

The Labour Law Amendment Bill proposes limiting reinstatement for employees earning above R1.8 million. This article explains how unfair dismissal remedies may change, the legal and business implications, and what employers and executives should prepare for in South Africa.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how work is done across HR, finance, operations, and leadership. This article explores how organisations in South Africa can build real AI capability, move beyond experimentation, and apply AI tools effectively through structured, practical learning.