Business & Economy

Weathering the Storm: Equipping South African Remuneration Committees for AGM Challenges – Insights by Dr Chris Blair “As AGMs in South Africa challenge Remuneration Committees outcomes, those leading boards and serving as directors can prepare for rigorous interrogation from shareholders. Forecasts suggest that the trend of elevated dissent on executive remuneration

The hidden cost of financial stress in the workplace Despite being employed, many South African workers continue to feel financially strained and it shows at work. Old Mutual's Savings & Investment Monitor 2023 found that 37% of South Africans consider themselves highly financially strained even as optimism has

Human And Machine: The Future of Organisation Design in the Age of AI Everywhere we turn, executives are asking a simple but difficult question: “Who should own AI in the organisation?” Some delegate the responsibility to IT, others expect HR to drive, while others leave each portfolio to decide for

Navigating the Maze of Executive Compensation: A Practical Guide to Unlocking True Economic Value – Insights by Dr Chris Blair As a South African executive, you've likely scrutinised your compensation package and pondered: does this truly reflect the value I bring to the table? Total earnings – encompassing fixed pay,

From Oracle to Opportunity: Ndungane Returns to Tech to Champion MSME Access to Finance Finfind, South Africa's leading fintech platform focused on providing access to finance for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), is proud to announce the appointment of Kgomotso Ndungane as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). A

Artificial Intelligence in Psycho-Legal Practice: Transforming Workforce Planning for Industrial and Organisational Psychologists in South Africa – Part 2 Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping psycho-legal practice in South Africa, offering tools to enhance assessments, testimony, and ethical compliance amid high unemployment and skills shortages (Stats SA, 2024). Last week, Part 1