2021 and The Future of The Gig Economy

Earned Wage Access - is it the metaphorical sword in the fight against payday lending?

COVID-19 has changed the world and employers must pivot to products and services that provide direct and immediate assistance to workers. EWA is an emerging employee benefit that provides workers on-demand access to wages they have earned but not yet been paid on. But is EWA just payday lending in disguise? I am joined by Deon Nobrega and Bryan Habana from Paymenow to find out.

Improving Conditions for Gig Workers

The gig economy has played an important part in providing work during a year of considerable financial instability. However, the annual South African Fairwork ratings provide evidence that gig workers, as in so many countries worldwide, continue to face unfair work conditions and lack the benefits and protections afforded to employees. Georgie sits down with me to discuss: * M4Jam's new 8/10 rating from the Fairowrk Foundation * Why do SA gig companies rate higher than their international counterparts * The Fairwork pledge and why organisations should support it * How to improve fair working conditions, benefits and the protection of gig workers

2021 and The Future of The Gig Economy

The Gig economy and gig work is becoming increasingly important as a potential pathway to socio-economic development and unemployment alleviation. This promise is important given Africa’s simultaneous status as the continent with the youngest population but the highest youth unemployment rate – a potential socio-political time-bomb. But is the gig economy a realistic solution to addressing the severity of these challenges within SA? And is this a sustainable option for the unemployed?

CRM: A Critical Business Tool In Your Digital Transformation Strategy

My Guest: Bridgette Ward [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridgetteward/], Sales Manager, AdvanceNet [https://advancenet.com/Business-Solutions/Customer-Relationship-Management] We may all be tired of hearing about C19 and the impact it's having on a global scale but the fact of the matter is it is continuing to have a seismic effect on how businesses operate. Work still needs to be done. Sales need to happen. Opportunities need to be pursued. Service issues need to be resolved. I’m Angela McCann and in today's podcast, we are going to be looking at CRM solutions and how businesses that have leveraged off them have managed to remain top of mind with their clients during the pandemic. About Bridgette Ward: Bridgette has over a decade of sales experience, liaising with both midmarket and large blue-chip companies throughout Africa. She leverages the power of technology in order to create effective, affordable business solutions for customers. Bridgette’s extensive background as a Sales Manager, makes her uniquely qualified to help customers identify their pain points and assist in providing the best solution. Her comprehensive knowledge and passion for modern technology enablers aside, Bridgette understands how businesses operate and believes in providing true value beyond technology! About AdvanceNet: AdvanceNet offers top-quality business solutions from some of the globe’s leading brands. You can be certain that when you invest in a product or service, you’ll not only be receiving value for your money but a lasting commitment to high levels of professionalism and customer care. AdvanceNet is committed to delivering excellence and functionality across the broad spectrum of our products across numerous industries.

Women in Technology: Why They Are So Important

In celebration of Women’s Month, we change things up a bit for this episode and discuss one of the hottest topics at the moment; Woman in Technology. Emerging tech is only as well-rounded as the people who teach it and therefore diversity is critical.  I am joined by Georgie Midgley, the CEO of M4Jam, as well as a revered leader in this field to chat about how advancing woman will help introduce new viewpoints and new ideas to emerging tech.