Unexpected times The last few years prepared us for just about anything that can come our way – from the worldwide lockdown due to the pandemic to the war between Russia and Ukraine. This year has not been any different, and already we’ve been challenged and tested as a country. During unexpected and challenging times.…
In 2022, business leaders faced an increasingly unpredictable environment, with evolving return-to-office policies, higher employee turnover, and burned-out employees (more than ever before, in fact). In 2023, organisations will continue to face significant challenges: a competitive talent landscape, an exhausted workforce, and pressure to control costs amid a looming economic downturn. How employers respond could…
The XIAOMI Truclean W10 Ultra Wet Dry Vacuum is the perfect companion for keeping your home clean. The roller brush effectively removes stubborn stains such as sauce, oil, and rice thanks to its innovative high-temperature stain removal system. Suitable for both wet and dry cleaning, the triple cleaning power of the W10 allows it to…
The traditional model of the leader-hero who saves the day, knows it all and is often driven by power, fame, glory or money is no longer appropriate. People today expect a different kind of leader. While every company should formulate its own approach to leadership, here’s the philosophy deployed by a leading company as part…
There are unwritten rules about the emotions you’re expected to show at work. These implicit ’feeling rules’ are so embedded in an organisation’s social fabric that we rarely notice them. However, there are times when there’s a conflict between how you feel and the emotions you’re expected to display. So how do you decide when…
Forbes has identified ‘AI everywhere’ as a top technology trend for 2023 and beyond. As you may have witnessed in the past few months, developments by OpenAI’s ChatGPT are bringing this to reality, with generative AI set to change the way people and business do things. ‘AI everywhere’ refers to the integration of artificial intelligence…
ISQM 11, ISQM2 2 and ISA 220 (Revised)3 come into effect on 15 December 2022. These standards are expected to have a significant impact on all firms that perform engagements in accordance with the IAASB standards. The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), in collaboration with the Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) and…
I could not wait for the launch of the latest Samsung S23 series because of the competition in the high-end smartphones and considering that South African consumers have been going through some tough economic times with prices of basic necessities increasing every day. So my question was basically why would one go for the latest…
Imagine an entire film shot using a smartphone! Sir Ridley Scott is a well-known film director and producer who has received many accolades throughout his career. With the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Scott used this smartphone to shoot a short film called Behold (visit the link to the right). I mention this…
National Treasury expects that more consumers will choose to enter into lay-by arrangements to acquire household goods. A recent amendment to the Income Tax Act will address the adverse tax consequences of lay-by agreements for the supplier of the goods. South African consumers have long been using lay-by agreements as a means of purchasing household…