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- 20 Aug 2026
Does annual leave accrue during maternity leave in South Africa? It is one of those HR questions that sounds as though it should have a simple answer. Then someone asks what happens if maternity leave is unpaid, a public holiday falls during the leave, or the employee becomes ill, and suddenly it... - 13 Aug 2026
The benefit of hiring part-time fractional executives starts with cost - real senior-level experience at a fraction of a full-time salary, with or without the long-term commitment of a permanent appointment. Hiring Fractional Directors and Senior Leadership roles is a model scaling at more than... - 13 Aug 2026
Building a team that delivers desired results without blowing your hiring budget is a constant balancing act for growing SMEs. While big corporates often win candidates by throwing money at them, small and medium businesses have a far sharper tool at their disposal: flexible hiring. Getting the... - 16 Jul 2026
Knowing how to ask for flexible work and talk about company culture at interview stage is something many candidates avoid, worried it might cost them the offer. It's an understandable instinct, but avoiding the topic often means the working arrangement only gets properly tested once you're already... - 16 Jul 2026
Many working moms weigh the same question when a full-time, permanent employment opportunity arises: how do I balance the need for the stability of a full-time job salary and a family that needs me present? Pre-COVID permanent often meant rigid working hours and a daily commute, a trade-off you... - 08 Jul 2026
For many businesses, paying an independent contractor by the hour feels like the simplest, fairest and most transparent option. You know what time has been worked, the contractor knows what will be paid, and everyone has a clear administrative record. But there is a bigger question worth asking:... - 08 Jul 2026
Succession planning in any company, especially for SMEs, is not just about preparing to hand over; it’s about building a robust business that can grow beyond any single person. For many founders, the organisational-strengthening reframing changes everything. It moves succession planning off the... - 26 Jun 2026
Across industry sectors, AI experience and skills in the workplace are moving from desirable to essential. Demand for AI skills surged by 77% in just 12 months, and this growth is no longer limited to developers and data scientists. Employers across marketing, finance, administration and content... - 26 Jun 2026
Effective job search strategies in 2026 look very different from what worked even a year ago, and the old playbook of applying widely, waiting and repeating is producing frustrating results for many job seekers. Your experience and capability are not in question. What makes the difference is how... - 17 Jun 2026
For many SMEs, working with remote and distributed teams has become the default operating model and for good reason. Access to a wider talent pool, lower office overhead and greater workforce loyalty are just some of the advantages a well-run distributed team delivers. Building a distributed team...
