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Sensory Intelligence® and Hybrid Working Explained By Dr Annemarie Lombard PHD The COVID-19 pandemic brought about unprecedented changes to the way we work. As organizations worldwide adapted to the challenges posed by the global health crisis, hybrid working emerged as the new norm. This article explores the concept of Sensory Intelligence® and its relevance in the context of hybrid working. Business leaders play a vital role in understanding and leveraging Sensory Intelligence® to create productive and inclusive work environments that cater to the diverse needs of their employees. Understanding Sensory Intelligence® Sensory Intelligence® refers to an individual’s awareness of their work environment,…
By Nikhil Naidoo, Zero Accelerated Sustainability Solution Lead at Remote Metering Solutions In today’s dynamic global business environment, the importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, as well as sustainability, is becoming more apparent. Companies around the world, including those in South Africa, now realise that adopting ESG best practices is not just a matter of ethics but a strategic imperative that brings long-term value and a competitive edge. Best practices for creating an effective ESG framework revolve around six core elements: clear objectives, materiality assessment, governance structure, metrics and targets, integration, and reporting. By adopting a comprehensive and…
SAMFA – Speedy Chopped Mushroom & Lamb Curry Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 500g leg of lamb, deboned and diced into small cubes 1 onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, grated 2 Tbsp ginger, grated 2 Tbsp curry powder of choice 375ml beef, lamb or mushroom stock 400ml coconut milk 4 small potatoes, scrubbed and cut into little cubes 500g portabellini mushrooms, quartered 1 Tbsp curry powder of choice 80g frozen peas Steamed basmati rice, to serve Fresh coriander, to garnish Lime wedges, to serve Salt and pepper, to taste Olive oil, for cooking Method: Heat oil in a large saucepan…
By Harsha Maloo, Head of Payments at Synthesis There has been a lot of talk around the corner about PayShap – the new super-fast, low-cost payment rail which has recently launched in South Africa. It aims to foster financial inclusion and open new markets and opportunities. But before we delve deep to explore whether PayShap can increase financial inclusion, lets first understand what financial inclusion is. Financial inclusion is defined as “the access and use of a full suite of quality financial services, at an affordable price, in a convenient manner, delivered by a range of providers in a stable…
In the rapidly evolving world of software development, Java has consistently proven its resilience and adaptability. Its well-known ‘write once, run anywhere’ approach has seen it dominate the programming language landscape for more than two decades. Even today, Java has demonstrated its usefulness in a range of applications from data science and embedded systems to graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and artificial intelligence (AI) operations. This is according to Frik van der Westhuizen, CEO of EQPlus Technologies. “The demand for Java developers has never gone down. It has remained one of the most in-demand programming languages in the world. Java’s versatility…
Annalie Terblanche, COO at SilverBridge Globally, insurers are under pressure to find more innovative ways of delivering on customers’ need for more personalised solutions. Low-code and no-code platforms provide insurers with a more flexible and efficient approach to developing data-driven solutions that enable them to create tailored products based on customer data. Low-code and no-code platforms are powerful tools that simplify and accelerate the application development process. Low-code platforms primarily cater to professional developers and allow them to create applications by visually assembling components with minimal hand-coding. No-code platforms enable non-technical users to build applications without writing any code at…
Skills are a hot commodity in virtually every industry across all sectors globally. The emerging workforce, and so-called Gen Z workers in particular, are in demand and more employers are offering early finish Fridays or summer Fridays as a perk to attract job-seekers. Human capital management experts have recognised the trend and say that while there are benefits in the short term, they have mixed feelings about the long-term implications. Nicol Myburgh, Head: CRS Technologies HCM Business Unit, says this trend is not surprising, especially as international markets reassess their operations to accommodate hybrid employees, and ideas like four-day work…
SoluGrowth, a leading South African business process solutions company with DAC Systems as specialist ERP implementation partner, has recently implemented the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (Business Central) platform at the Food & Beverages Manufacturing Sector Education and Training Authority (FoodBev SETA). The initial phase of the project implemented General Ledger, Budgeting, Journal Entry Process, Cash Management, Asset Management, Creditors/Debtors Management, Vendor Management, Contract Management, Purchasing Management, and Projects functionality as well as Reports. This enabled FoodBev SETA to enjoy a new more robust set of business management tools from the outset. Subsequent to that, the project and technical teams…
By Harsha Maloo, Head of Payments at Synthesis In the rapidly evolving landscape of cross-border payments, one trend stands out as a game-changer: the migration of SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) into the ISO 20022 standards. This shift impacts global banks and holds significant potential for transforming the way we conduct international transactions. With the ISO 20022 standard’s data-rich framework, enhanced transparency, efficiency, and compliance are set to revolutionize the payment ecosystem. In this article, we delve into the future of cross-border payments and explore how the adoption of ISO 20022 is shaping the payment landscape. Unlocking the Power…
Modern point of sale solutions with smart value adds can make a significant difference to small business growth and customer engagement, explains Gareth Corbishley, Commercial Lead at Halo Dot. Most businesses, when faced with the point of sale (POS) conversation, get inundated by potential solutions. It’s a minefield of acronyms, lingo, and depreciating hardware. In the segment of software point of sale (SoftPOS), decision-makers are offered the opportunity to optimise their payments and manage their customer expectations; without the complications associated with traditional POS devices. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) want insights that can help them make more informed decisions…