Tag: automation

It is incredible to witness the passion and optimism currently fuelling growth in the accounting profession. The 2025 State of Small Business and State of Accounting reports show promising trends. A majority of firms (85%) have increased revenue in the past 12 months. Even more (88%) expect further growth in the year ahead.

Today’s mineral processing companies face almost-universal challenges, including efficiently managing resources and high energy consumption, environmental compliance, barriers to technological adoption and perpetual shortage of skilled labour.

As industries transform rapidly, the question facing every graduate is no longer “What do you know?” but “How ready are you to change?” From automation and artificial intelligence to remote work and economic shocks, the rules of employment are being rewritten. Today’s job market values adaptability, data fluency and critical thinking more than ever.

Recruitment has long been one of the most resource-intensive and inefficient business processes. High agency fees, administrative burden, and hiring decisions based predominantly on subjective assessment have left organisations struggling with both the cost and quality of their hiring outcomes.

With the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the relentless pace of modern technology, life is becoming faster and more digital. Ironically, it is also becoming more isolating. As human interactions are increasingly replaced by screens and algorithms, the need for genuine, meaningful connection has never been more urgent. But in a world racing toward automation, could the simple act of serving others be the key to restoring our sense of belonging?

Generation Z, born between 1996 and 2012, is poised to make up one-third of the global workforce by 2030. This shift is ushering in a new era of challenges and opportunities for employers. We released a new global white paper titled The Future of Generation Z is in Employers’ Hands. It reveals the pressing need for businesses to adapt their workplace strategies.

The National Minimum Wage (NMW) in South Africa has risen to R28.79 per hour, effective 1 March 2025. This 4.38% increase from the previous rate of R27.58 reflects the government’s commitment to improving workers' livelihoods. However, it also poses significant challenges for businesses, especially Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), which are already grappling with a rising cost of living alongside a sluggish economy.

In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being weaponised by cybercriminals, the question of whether we can effectively combat AI threats with more AI is not just a technical inquiry, but a pressing global concern. AI-generated cyberattacks, such as deepfake technology and automated hacking attempts, have created a cybersecurity arms race.

Forget outdated consumer demographics and marketing personas. Even knowing your customers’ names and preferences is no longer enough. According to a Marketing & Sales Practice report by McKinsey, 71% of consumers now expect personalisation. This expectation raises the bar for customer retention and engagement.

It has become increasingly challenging to meet consumer demand for accessible data. This challenge is changing the shape of service delivery and innovation in 2025. In the first quarter of 2024, one user consumed 411.4 terabytes of data. According to MTN, the average contracted user consumes around 21.9 gigabytes of data every month.