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Tattoo discrimination is a very real problem in South African business, but do organisations have an inkpot to stand on? People with tattoos often face discrimination. They’ve been dismissed from their company, had their roles changed – or struggled to get a promotion – and they’ve been judged on the basis of their ink. This issue came to prominence earlier this year when the Minister of Police Bheki Cele suggested that people with tattoos couldn’t get jobs in the police force because they are more likely to be gangsters, or have gangster tendencies. The protection of an employee’s right to…
By Catherine Muller, HR Manager at Obsidian Systems The normalisation of a distributed workforce has seen some companies fall short when it comes to maintaining effective communications with their employees. Engagement between workers was always taken for granted in traditional office environments. But with many people now accessing their workspaces remotely, business leaders must rethink how they manage teamwork and collaboration for a post-pandemic world. Of course, just because individuals are working from different geographic locations does not mean that businesses can neglect team building events. These can still take place even if it is through digital means. People must…
By Frik van der Westhuizen, CEO of EQPlus Reverse mentorship, when a more experienced or higher-ranking individual seeks guidance and knowledge from a junior or less experienced employee, has grown in prominence in recent years. This can at least partly be attributed to the rapidly evolving digital environment. It is especially CEOs that have been embracing this as the means to stay current with technology innovations and what some of the current trends are. Technology is constantly evolving. It can be challenging for any individual, let alone a CEO with a busy schedule, to stay up-to-date with all the latest…
ROX Equity Partners, a UK based private equity company, has acquired the innovative health data technology platform HealthCloud. HealthCloud, which provides universal healthcare data interoperability and intelligence, will be integrated into the Alula Technologies group that offers digital solutions to the insurance and health industries. This follows the recent acquisition by ROX of South African financial services technology provider SilverBridge. HealthCloud was acquired from BIC Solutions, a technology group operating in the healthcare industry in Southern Africa. Through a strategic partnership, BIC will be the reseller of the HealthCloud platform and other Alula solutions in SADC countries. “HealthCloud will form…
By Howard Feldman I was about to embark on a new business venture. Before we officially kicked off as new partners, we sat around my dining room table and spoke about some of the expectations. One of the participants raised his hand and said the following:” It is important that we agree that we will behave ethically and morally and with integrity.” We all nodded and agreed. “Absolutely”, we concurred. Integrity was key. Inwardly I felt awful for not having thought of this myself. What kind of person was I for not having listed these values? And what did it…
If you’re using the company email account, then everything in that inbox belongs to the business. Which means your emails can be read by anyone, at any time. Email. It’s an immensely powerful tool that helps you function as an employee. It connects you with customers, helps you plan your day, and lets you collaborate with colleagues. It also isn’t private, isn’t yours, and can be opened up and read by anyone in the business if it happens to be a corporate account. As Nicol Myburgh, Head: CRS Technologies HCM Business Unit, points out – it isn’t necessary for the…
Since 2008, Ikhaya Automation Systems has been delivering comprehensive temperature monitoring solutions to customers. With a diverse range of use case scenarios, ranging from industrial and commercial, to medical and pharmaceutical, remote temperature control enables businesses to keep their products under strict control while complying with governing body regulations. Ikhaya is one of only two companies in South Africa approved, and audited, by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to monitor the transport and protection of pharmaceutical products. Ikhaya has started shipping products to countries running the WHO and UNICEF vaccine programmes. The vaccines require strict temperature monitoring in fridges used for transport.…
South Africa’s first and only utility Crypto token has been trading for 1,6 years and is growing stronger in adoption! Community Business Token (CBT) has been developed by DigitalFlyer®, which aims to be the first true blockchain-driven business marketplace, elevating doing business online for its members to a whole new level. CBT is currently trading on Indoex and Latoken exchanges. Its ranking, at the writing of this press release, is 4,900 out of approx. 13,000+ other Crypto tokens worldwide and can be followed on CoinMarketCap: https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/community-business-token/. What is DigitalFlyer®? DigitalFlyer® is a functional community-focused business marketplace with active subscribed members,…
Marriott International has announced plans to expand its operations in Africa with the anticipated addition of over 30 hotels and more than 5,000 rooms by the end of 2024. The company’s growth across Africa is largely driven by its select-service brands which represent half of the company’s current development pipeline in the continent. The company is also expected to introduce its Delta Hotels by Marriott brand in the region. “Marriott International’s expansion plans reinforce its commitment to Africa and highlight the growth of the travel and tourism sector across the continent,” said Karim Cheltout, Regional Vice President – Development, Africa,…
Who does not love a burger? And who wouldn’t be even happier if it magically could be made healthier and even more delicious? That’s why The South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association (SAMFA) and the Restaurant Voice (RASA) got together to create the #BlendYourBurger Challenge with fresh mushrooms as the hero. And why mushrooms as an essential burger ingredient? These meaty, umami-rich culinary nuggets are cholesterol free and contain almost no calories or fat whilst adding oodles of flavour to your favourite burger. They’re what your tastebuds and an increasingly popular health-conscious menu crave! Once word got out about the #BlendYourBurger Challenge,…