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Automation is an innovative trend that is here to stay, but jumping on the bandwagon without proper understanding can make automated tasks more burdensome. Here is how to know you’re ready for automation and HR processes that can be automated
More tech companies are laying less emphasis on university degree as a requirement for high-skill job. How doesn’t it apply to talents in Africa, and how can you take advantage of it?
Technology opens new frontiers for organisational success, but it’s affecting employment. This is a workforce risk that HR leaders are only coming to terms with. Even the HR profession is not exempted. Find out four HR roles that automation is taking over.
Find out alternatives to layoffs and the effect of layoffs on employers and employees alike.
Because of how challenging it can be to choose who to let go of, HR professionals have devised strategies to make the right decisions. But, to an extent, employees can escape being laid off. Learn more
Let’s answer some of your questions about layoffs as we all come to terms with this global corporate trend.
Risevest’s investors advised the startup’s CEO, Eke Urum to step down from his role to give room to investigate allegations of workplace misconduct. Will concerned individuals speak out to help this investigation?
Playing in an industry that had to close down factories during the pandemic and trim down its workforce, Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Xiaomi, has reportedly let go 3% of its workforce.
The Africa Developer Ecosystem Report 2021 suggests that 8% of African developers work for at least one company based outside the continent, a trend that is encouraged by remote work. What’s the possible long-term implication of this practice?
July 30, 2021, is #SysAdminDay. Not all heroes wear capes and this is quite true when addressed to System Administrators. This article highlights their journey, their struggles, and perhaps, their future.
While many dyslexic Africans might not be aware of their condition, others don’t know how to navigate it at school or the workplace. Here are four tools that can help them succeed.
July 15 is #WorldYouthSkillsDay. With Africa’s working population expected to reach 450 million by 2035, we look at how technology is helping African youths gain skills and the challenges they face.
When @LolaBamgbelu had the idea for @SpazioIdeale in 2015, she designed only homes. Now, with a team of 14, the interior designing startup has designed over 50 living and workspaces for several people and startups.
A year after raising $2 million to build its talent marketplace, Ethiopian online workplace, Gebeya, has announced the launch of its revamped online marketplace to help businesses hire more freelancers in Africa.
Google has decided to adopt a hybrid workplace plan. Would African businesses follow suit? If flexibility, according to Sundar Pichai, is the future of work, is hybrid flexible?
Following a series of allegations against startup founder — Favour Ori of WeJapa — and the ensuing events, we examine how employees can protect themselves from similar issues. But there’s only so much they can do
There has been some debate about how coworking spaces would fare if the coronavirus crisis persists. It might not be all doom and gloom as they are exploring areas around safety and new business models to stay relevant.
There has been some debate about how coworking spaces would fare if the coronavirus crisis persists. It might not be all doom and gloom as they are exploring areas around safety and new business models to stay relevant.
According to Google’s Community Mobility Reports, Nigerians actively went to work at their workplaces as soon as the lockdown was eased. But since late June, they seem to have reverted to working from home.
Major African tech cities are highly populated, and this results in traffic congestion which can hinder productivity. Apparently, remote work can help avoid this, but it seems not all employees think that is the solution