Are you recruiting for a role or a personality?
When we present a strong shortlist, the panel is always blown away with the quality. The experience is there and the technical capability is clear. Even so, the question on everyone’s mind is, what are we really hiring for? It’s clear they can do the job, but have we really given personality enough consideration. It’s […]
The AI-literate leader: a boardroom non-negotiable in 2026
An AI-literate leader is no longer a future-facing ideal or innovation add-on. In most organisations, AI is already embedded in day-to-day operations, from drafting client communications and summarising meetings to research, analysis and operational reporting. The board-level question has shifted from whether to invest in AI to how to scale it safely, responsibly and profitably. […]
Why long-term incentives are becoming the anchor of executive rewards
Executive rewards in financial services are entering a period of recalibration. In South Africa’s financial services sector, remuneration discussions now centre on one core theme: balance. How do organisations protect themselves from excessive fixed salary commitments while still attracting and retaining leaders capable of steering businesses through economic uncertainty, regulatory pressure, and rapid digital change, […]