Work Life
Productivity tips and hacks, inspiring stories of success and failures, career advice and a look inside the future of work.The Office is not dead yet
Lately we’ve seen lots of obituaries for the office. The pandemic caused a massive shift to work from home (WFH) among knowledge and service workers. Teams are using communication apps like Zoom, Slack, and Microsoft […]
Digital Transformation – Business case for in-person meetings
As someone who works at a digital-first organisation, it’s been incredible to see how the past two years have accelerated digital transformation across Africa. With strict social distancing measures in place, especially in the early […]
Asynchronous work: Solution for our new remote reality
The long-awaited workforce revolution has finally happened. Almost one-quarter of office jobs are fully remote. Millions of people are no longer stuck in offices and distributed work—whether it’s hybrid or 100% distributed—is more widely accepted […]
Book Review: Cultureneering – culture, diversity and customer service
When COVID-19 hit businesses many business leaders turned to technology for help. Technology companies were also quick to develop solutions and suggest ways in which information workers could continue to work from home. Two years […]
This online high school is in search of developers, creators and other digital support team members
The new UCT Online High School is not only creating an opportunity for learners to access education opportunities, it is also providing employment opportunities for education professionals. The public response to the new online high […]
Why succession planning is an opportunity
As leaders, one of our biggest fears is no longer having a meaningful role to play in our organisations. For many business leaders, the fear of obsoletion can be crippling, especially when it comes to […]
How to move from Developer to Startup Founder
I always knew I wanted to start my own company someday, and many developers have the same aspiration. Developers tend to have countless product ideas that turn into side projects, and some of those projects […]
Guide to get Promoted
We all want to get ahead and forge a successful and satisfying (and, yes, lucrative) career. Promotion to a higher level not only gives us this but also the formal recognition that we are indeed […]
YOCO named as one of the Best Workplaces for Innovators
For the third year, Fast Company collaborated with Accenture to score every application we received and identify more than 100 organizations, leaders, and teams that have created cultures of innovation in 2021—no easy task given […]
The State of Work in the SA Gig economy
Working for Uber,MrD and other digital platforms is not fair after all. This has been revealed by a newly launched report by the Fairwork Project. The report highlights the precarious nature of work in the […]
Do you really want to quit your job?
Thinking of quitting your job? You’re not alone. A study by Microsoft found that 41% of the global workforce would consider leaving their current employer within the next year. And a poll from Monster reports […]
Here’s how to make work friends while working remotely
Want to be happier at work? Your coworkers may hold the key. An ongoing Harvard Study of Adult Development found that strong personal relationships are predictors of long-term happiness. Considering that we spend the majority […]
Why you shouldn’t work first thing on a Monday morning
One reason is that it helps ward off the ’’Sunday scaries“ Let me tell you a secret: I spend the first two hours of my Monday workday not working. Okay, it’s not that much of […]
How to branch out into a new industry without quitting your day job
Once you’re in the working world, it can be tricky to change career paths. Here’s how to do it strategically. If you’re stuck in a job you hate, you’re unfortunately not alone. In fact, astonishingly, […]
How to manage your workplace screen time
During the pandemic, remote work became the new norm as companies grappled with how to continue operations during lockdown. For many employees, remote work arrangements will continue permanently. Other big names have announced hybrid […]
These subtle body language signals could be ruining your virtual job interview
From our posture to our movements, a large percentage of communication is non-verbal. Unfortunately, that puts us all at a disadvantage during video calls. Since the camera is most likely framing your face, your body […]
New study reveals early risers are less depressed
The early bird catches the worm and is way less melancholy about worm availability and options. This is the finding of a new study from researchers at Harvard, MIT, and the University of Colorado at […]
Always put on the spot at work? Here’s how to think on your feet
Getting caught off guard is anxiety-provoking for anyone. Here’s how to ensure you always have a well prepared answer. If you want to advance your career, you need to be comfortable speaking up and voicing […]
3 negotiation tips to help you get the most out of a new job
Consider what other factors matter to you besides a bump in salary, like more authority and collaboration opportunities. I recently came across a quote from a Bill Aulet, a well-known professor at MIT Sloan School […]
How late-night snacking affects your performance at work
You might want to rethink your bed-time indulgences Here’s something to tell yourself when you reach for that 11pm pint of whatever: This pint will hurt my job performance tomorrow. And it will, says a […]
3 ways to structure your schedule to be more productive
Productivity writer and marketing strategist Nick Wolny declares, “The Pomodoro Technique is overrated, and I will die on this hill.” People say college is a waste of money these days, but I’m inclined to disagree. […]
WeWork’s guide to adapting your office environment to a Covid world
The office remains crucial as a place in which to reconnect and work together. It must now serve a renewed purpose as a place to be collaborative, creative and productive, while accommodating different working styles […]
8 expressions that make you sound insensitive in the workplace
Communicating virtually has had implications on the language we use. Thus, these 8 expressions may display emotional insensitivity. The pandemic has separated many of us from our co-workers. Working from home is likely to continue […]
Daily Media Diet: Aisha Baker
Social media influencer and founder of the clothing brand Baked Collection, Aish Baker shares her Daily Media Diet – a few apps she can’t get through the day without. I work on Instagram so it’s […]
