Women's Month is a time to celebrate the achievements, resilience and contributions of women across South Africa. It's also an opportunity to have honest conversations about the barriers that still exist in the workplace—and one of the most overlooked is how we view career breaks. For many women, careers don't follow a perfectly straight line. Life happens. Some step away from work to raise children. Others care for ageing parents or family members, relocate, pursue further s

Why keeping great people is one of the smartest investments a business can make. Recruitment often takes centre stage when discussing talent strategy. Businesses invest significant time and resources into attracting the right people, refining interview processes, and securing top candidates. But what happens after someone accepts the offer? At iLaunch, we believe the real work begins on day one. More importantly, we believe retention doesn't start when an employee hands in th

June is Youth Month in South Africa — a time to reflect not only on how far we’ve come, but on what still needs to change. Every day at iLaunch, we meet talented young people who are eager to work, learn, and contribute meaningfully to the economy. And yet, too many of them face the same barriers: “You need experience to get experience” Limited access to networks and opportunities Skills gaps between education and industry needs Long periods of unemployment after graduating A