Tag: career

Quit your job if you’re experiencing the following

Being without a job can be very stressful, this is because we need money in order to take care of ourselves, our families and just to survive. Having a job secures you financially and makes life easier and manageable. The luxury of being employed however, sometimes comes with a lot of emotional, physical and psychological […]

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Are fears of losing your job to AI valid?

In the recent years, the development and adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been rapid and widespread, with many industries deciding to embrace the new technology to enhance productivity and efficiency. However, with the rise of AI, many employees have expressed fears of losing their jobs. We’ve seen this with the writers strikes in Hollywood, […]

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5 ways SA is doing well with gender equality

While there’s still a lot of work to be done to ensure that women enjoy their full socio-economic rights, South Africa has made small but significant gains with regards to advancing women and their rights. Here are 5 ways SA is doing well on gender equality issues Gender balanced cabinet For the first time ever, […]

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Are you obsessed with your job?

There are people that are so fixated with their careers that it becomes an integral part of their identity. While there’s nothing wrong with working hard towards a successful career, being obsessed with your job can have implications for other parts of your life. By Fundiswa Nkwanyana A successful career is important to a lot […]

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What you need to know in the latest unemployment stats

Stats SA has released the latest quarterly statistics which show a slight increase in unemployment. The Quarterly Labour Force Survey showed that unemployment increased to 27.5% in the third quarter of the year. https://twitter.com/StatsSA/status/1057203819774468096 The new statistics also showed that youth unemployment was high irrespective of levels of education, although young people with graduate degrees […]

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Growing township entrepreneurship

We chat to public speaker and chairman of the Township Entrepreneurs Alliance, Bulelani Balabala, to find out more about his chosen career. By Fundiswa Nkwanyana I was born and bred in Tembisa in the East Rand, Gauteng. Growing up in this vibrant township made me street-smart; it also contributed to the flair and passion I […]

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