The trend of big data is being propelled by an enormous growth in computing capability, our ability to capture, store and apply sophisticated analytics to data from many new sources, and innovative ways to share and develop our knowledge, says a new report. Read the full article here.
In today’s ‘cult of busy’ we wear our ‘busyness’ like a badge of honour. But this Industrial Revolution thinking could be what is blocking our future success. Perhaps we should start doing less and thinking more. Read the full article here.
DetailsIn today’s world, we work at breakneck speed. The innovation and creative demands are unprecedented. Do we take stock of our experiences often enough and reflect how to become the best we can be? Our collective and reflective narrative sustains our growth. Read the full article here.
DetailsLast year, life insurers paid benefits of R14,4 billion (34 100 claims). Medical schemes (2016/17) paid R136 billion in ‘relevant healthcare expenditure’. Our consumer debt is estimated at over R1,6 trillion with 11 million consumers over-indebted. Read the full article here.
DetailsAristotle broke down persuasion into three essential components: logos, pathos and ethos. Let’s look at how to incorporate these components within your next speech. Read the full article here.
DetailsKeeping fit despite pressure at work is no easy task, but it is not impossible. When you are fit it certainly helps to manage stress, to be healthier, be more productive, sleep better and enhance concentration levels. Read the full article here.
DetailsThe accounting profession has recently attracted a lot of negative attention because of the unethical conduct of a handful of its members. This has resulted in renewed attention being given to ethics and ethical behaviour in the profession, focusing for example on how ethics is covered during university studies and training and the existence of…
DetailsThe business world is ever changing and with tech taking over, cryptocurrencies coming to the fore and ever-advancing efficiencies, millennial CAs could be a company’s greatest asset. The only problem is how to effectively manage this potential. Read the full article here.
The future of jobs has never been more uncertain. McKinsey Global Institute estimates that half of all jobs could be automated by 2055. Industry-wide disruptions are occurring faster than ever before. Read the full article here.
Technological and social forces are transforming how work gets done, who doesit , and even what work looks like. And while technology can make workers more productive, there will be significant turbulence as organisations grapple with the complexity and unpredictability of a changing workforce. Read the full article here.
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