the pride of Africa's women entrepreneurs
by Paula Quinsee
In today’s competitive business landscape, the development of your employees is not just a strategy - it’s essential for the success of your people and organisation. At Engaged Humans, we believe that understanding and nurturing your employees can lead to a more positive and productive work environment. That's why we incorporate the PDA assessment platform into our people processes.
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by Paula Quinsee
A recent Harvard Business Review article highlights a study indicating that 10% of U.S. jobs will be automated this year, with predictions that nearly half of all U.S. jobs could face automation within the next decade. Jobs most susceptible to automation are those involving repetitive and routine tasks, such as reading X-rays, truck driving, and stocking warehouses.
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by Phillipa Geard
The year 2024 is in full swing and stands as a crucial juncture in workplace dynamics, setting the stage for the future of work. Traditional, rigid work practices are fading into obscurity, making way for a landscape characterized by technology, skill diversification, and flexibility.
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Press Release
Report financed by African Development Bank’s Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) initiative
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced Africa’s women entrepreneurs to smartly rethink the way they run their businesses, organize their workspaces, and manage their employees. They have had to think out-of-the-box, innovate, and pivot their existing business models to adapt to new, often restricted and challenging market realities. The future of work now includes remote working, increased digital business and e-commerce, and the introduction of a whole raft of new technology, tools and platforms to connect effectively with customers and employees. For many women entrepreneurs, preparing their businesses for the future of work can be a daunting prospect. As a practical response, the 100 Lionesses Future of Work Playbook has been launched, the second in a series of practical digital tools for Africa’s women entrepreneurs produced by Lionesses of Africa, with the support of The African Development Bank through its Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA).
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by Alice da Silva
If your business is affected by the challenge of load-shedding right now, and you work from home, here are 5 easy ways to better manage the situation as an entrepreneur. With just a relatively low cost compared to other options, and no disruption of your home systems, you can continue working with a smile and being productive instead of using your energy to complain, blame and feel stressed. You will also feel proud of being self-sufficient and managing your deadlines under all conditions. These small victories add up and contribute to an elevated mood, which flows into all areas of your life, enabling you to face life with a more positive mindset.
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