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The end of year exams has concluded for students at South Africa's largest university. Here's what students can do if they are unsatisfied with their Unisa exam results. 

The global cloud computing market is projected to reach the $864 billion mark by next year and continue growing at 12.8% annually. This reflects how important the cloud has become to any organisation’s strategy.

 Africa’s most visited destination, the V&A Waterfront, is preparing for a bumper festive season, with the sixth year of its Joy from Africa to the World initiative – a celebration and showcase of local creativity and design. This comes as the neighbourhood prepares for another colourful and fun filled festive season, welcoming locals as well as visitors from around the country and the world, with new tenants opening and a busy line up of events.

From streamlining day-to-day tasks to uncovering valuable insights, Copilot offers a suite of features tailored to help small businesses work smarter, not harder. This article explores the top 10 Microsoft Copilot features that can revolutionize your business processes, boost productivity, and empower your team to achieve more.

In the wake of a global shift towards remote work prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant challenge has emerged for employees returning to office settings: managing the cacophony of distractions that seem more intrusive than ever before. 

Bullying in the workplace is unexpectedly common and creates a toxic, stressful environment – but it is not always easy to identify certain behaviours as bullying when they are veiled behind professional facade. Peter Kriel, General Manager at The Independent Institute of Education, says in some cases, a colleague may try to correct or control the actions of their peers without having the official authority to do so. 

In an era where the corporate landscape often champions extroversion, it's time to recognise the unique and invaluable contributions introverts bring to the workplace. 

As companies across the world face hiring freezes and retrenchments, a leadership expert says it’s important to consider the impact not only on those who are made redundant, but also on the so-called survivors of downsizing and cost-cutting, who are often left to take on additional tasks or adapt to new roles without improved compensation.

People instinctively want close, trusting relationships at work and in life. Having a "best friend" at work contributes to a thriving employee experience and to communication, commitment and other outcomes. 

Security technologies have come a long way from the anti-virus and firewall solutions of the past. As data grows exponentially, traditional security measures are no longer effective. Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly important role in improving cyber defences.

Internationally recognised cyber security standards could prevent attacks on OT tech using SCADA and PLS systems that carry significant safety risks and downtime risks.

The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally altered the way we work. As companies grapple with the "new normal," a hybrid work model is emerging as the frontrunner for many organisations. 

When looking at the merits, or concerns around, fracking we need to consider more viewpoints than just that of lobby groups, as important as these are, because there are other socio-economic issues at play, writes Noor Kapdi, Chairman of Dentons South Africa. He discusses the need to balance environmental concerns with socio-economic benefits when developing new energy sources like fracking in South Africa.

As the Compliance Officer of Crown Records Management, which has a global footprint, Pieter Nienaber takes a look at the transformative power of efficient and secure mail management. He delves into the critical importance of optimising mail handling processes, exploring innovative solutions such as white labelling services and digital mailroom technologies.

A growing number of young people are opting for remote work, a trend that could have a significant impact on their social lives and careers according to Linda Trim, Director at Giant Leap, one of SA’s largest workplace design consultancies. 

With advancements in technology and shifting attitudes toward work-life balance, more professionals are embracing the freedom and flexibility of remote work. In this article, we explore ten compelling reasons why the remote work revolution is here to stay.

There is still an increase on stress levels for over half of women, and more women taking time off for mental health reasons in the workplace. There is a continuing trend of women feeling uncomfortable discussing their mental health at work or disclosing it as a reason for taking time off, in part driven by a fear of negative career impact or vulnerability to being laid off.

JustMoney offers tips for online security, ahead of World Password Day on Thursday 2 May. Passwords are the gatekeepers of your digital identity, allowing you to transact, interact, work, and conduct other vital activities.

Despite an almost full return to the office, it seems Friday's have been ceded to the work from home advocates as a compromise - without productivity falling in a heap. 

As much as addressing South Africa’s dire unemployment rate is critical, building industry role players recommend that businesses and members of the public tread carefully when securing the services of unregistered contractors.