Tag: performance

Certain behaviours and characteristics are thought to be the hallmarks of a great organisational leader, such as being proactive and collaborative; having vision and good communication skills; while positively influencing the mindset of those they work with, driving behaviour change.

Globally, there has been a significant uptick in the prevalence of depression and anxiety post the COVID-19 pandemic. In South Africa, it is estimated that one in six people suffer from anxiety, depression, or substance abuse and more than half of the population is possibly dealing with some kind of post-traumatic stress disorder. Another study estimated that a third of people suffer from a mental illness and of that figure, 75% won’t receive any treatment.

Each industrial revolution has caused disruption, but it doesn't necessarily mean a net loss of jobs. While automation and artificial intelligence (AI) can eliminate jobs and industries, they also create new ones. AI has already improved our lives, especially in the service industry, by increasing efficiency and giving us more free time for tasks like booking flights or ordering food. However, these improvements are somewhat superficial.

According to McKinsey Digital, a new device connects to the internet every 127 seconds. And by the end of 2022, the world had over 18 billion active Internet of Things (IoT) devices, reports Ericsson. Yet, the 'IoT' buzzword belongs in the past, as today, we can call it 'business as usual'. Monitoring machines, infrastructure and their processes are now as important as being connected.

Over the past several years sustainability has become a growing priority for most, if not all, organisations. Forward-thinking businesses, consumers and governments alike are increasingly looking at how to increase their sustainability efforts, while many decisions are increasingly being made with enhancing sustainability as an important driver.

A new year is upon us! It's a time for relaxation, reflection, and making plans for the next twelve months. We might do some cleaning, clearing out the previous year's clutter, and get our thoughts in order for when we return to our offices, dorms, and classrooms.

While the internal audit function has undergone significant transformation, the rapid pace of change is only set to accelerate in the foreseeable future. I shed some light on some key industry trends that have emerged, and the some key areas of transformation we can expect to see defining the sector over the next five years.

When different people come together, unique and innovative ideas and perspectives are fostered. From an organisational point of view, the more diverse your team the greater potential for creative, innovative, and solution-orientated thinking. Diversity and inclusion go beyond recognising differences in race, gender, or culture; it's about truly understanding people on a deeper level.

The law affords employees the following procedural rights before being dismissed for misconduct or poor performance:

Prosus is successfully delivering on its commitments. The fundamentals of its operating businesses are improving, driving profitable growth. The ongoing open-ended buyback continues to compound value over time and the removal of the cross-holding agreement has greatly simplified the Group’s structure.