Tag: workplace

AI is going to change your world – but don’t panic. As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more widespread in the workplace and society, it raises important questions. What impact will it have on your job, your life and the world around you?

The idea of “Fear of Missing Out” (FOMO) is something most of us are now very familiar with. As people, we’ve always had a propensity to worry about missing exciting events or experiences, but social media has exacerbated these feelings by giving us a front row seat into everyone else’s social lives. And this has resulted in a lot of ‘I wish I was there’ or ‘why can’t I be doing that’. But at this point, FOMO has only really related to one’s personal life - however, experts believe this thinking is now playing a role in the workplace, with disastrous effects on mental health.

The solution to youth unemployment and the skills crisis lies in upskilling and empowering youth with future digital skills. Relevant digital skills should be developed before they enter the workplace. ICT certifications alone are not enough to meet the rate of change in the workplace. They also cannot secure sustainable job creation. South African companies hiring young people with practical skills will succeed. These skills should meet current and future business demands.

As we celebrate Women’s Month in South Africa, this is a time to reflect on the pivotal role male allies can play in amplifying women’s voices in the workplace, particularly in leadership roles.

In a significant move poised to reshape the landscape of traditional medicine in South Africa, the Minister of Health has proposed new regulations for traditional health practitioners. These regulations, set to be implemented under the Traditional Health Practitioners Act of 2007, aim to address longstanding concerns about the legitimacy of medical certificates issued by traditional healers and bring greater clarity to businesses grappling with uncertainty in this area.

South Africa's scorching summers are becoming the norm, not the exception. This changing climate is not just a weather inconvenience, but a growing threat to worker safety. To address the possible health and safety risks associated with climate change (such as heatstroke in construction or injuries during floods), health and safety committees and officers should consider incorporating climate-related hazard indicators and assess the hazard-specific vulnerability of workers, workflows, and their environments.

Navigating political affiliations in the workplace is a complex task for South African employers. There are valuable insights on this topic, emphasizing the importance of maintaining political neutrality to foster a harmonious work environment. 

In the ever-evolving landscape of technological innovation, Samsung's Galaxy Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a game-changer, redefining the smartphone experience for business professionals. This article explores how Galaxy AI is revolutionising the user's life at work, in the office, or in their business dealings, focusing on some of the key features that help deliver this.

Now well over the 20-year milestone mark in my marketing career, one of the key lessons I learned along the way, is that academic ability alone wasn’t going to be enough to cause me to thrive in the workplace. It was through firsthand experience and keen observations that I discovered the profound significance soft skills play in a successful corporate career.

There’s no denying that technology has indelibly transformed the modern workplace, especially following the onset of the global pandemic. Streamlined processes, enhanced communication and boosted productivity are just some of the benefits businesses have eagerly embraced in the digital era. These benefits come at a price.