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EVERY WEDNESDAY
Seven sections. Five minutes. Everything that matters.
01
The Headline
One meaningful development affecting work or employers in SA. Short summary. Why it matters.
02
Tool of the Week
One tool or feature shaping how people work. What it does. Why it's interesting.
03
Leadership Story
A short, human story from a real business or leader. Practical, not polished PR.
04
The Stat
One sharp data point relevant to SA workplaces. Concise. Contextualised.
05
The Event
What is on this week for SA employers. Courses, sessions, meetups, online and in person.
06
The Question
A question designed to spark reflection, replies and ideas.
07
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Every headline ends with a "What to do now" list. Three actions, this week, written for someone who has to actually implement them.
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Inside a Typical Issue
Here's what you'll get.
5 mins read
01
the headline
They apologised the same day but still paid: the harassment defence you can only build in advance.
02
Tool of the Week
OfferZen's Code Council: putting experienced humans back in the coding test now that AI has broken the take-home assessment.
03
Leadership Story
Thabo Hermanus, new CEO of Experian South Africa, on why listening cannot become hesitation.
04
The Stat
100,000 Two-Pot withdrawal claims at Old Mutual Corporate in March 2026 alone, in a year when salaries rose 5.43%.
05
events
Work Rewired at Innovation City, Led By Her with Lekker Network, Rob Cooper on payroll legislation.
06
The Question
If a harassment complaint landed on your desk tomorrow, could you point to the policy, the training and the reporting channel that were already in place?
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