Basics are the new luxuries

What we learnt: The data about spending behaviour suggests that shopping is short-term and focused on basic needs (phones, laptops, fridges). A new trend of groceries as the new luxury splurge is growing. “Luxury purchases are getting pretty boring… because regular life is basically a luxury on its own”, says Tiktoker @sonicradio. The average monthly […]

Scenarios for South Africa

5 minutes to 5 years Scenarios for South Africa, 2044:  Apathy, anarchy or activism? We decide. In this keynote Bronwyn Williams explores three probable, possible, and plausible scenarios for what lies ahead for South African citizens, businesses and politics over the next 20 years .  Each scenario unpacks a different  “sliding door” covering a distinct […]

 “Joy of giving back” (JOGB aka Black tax)

What we learnt: “Black tax” refers to the portion of income that black professionals provide to their families once they start earning a salary. Of those who answered this question, 71% do not feel that family support is a factor when looking for a job. This percentage is higher than we expected and very different […]

GateWAY to Heaven Afterlife Package

24/7 365 access to the deceased. If you want to change the world, this artefact brought back from an imagined future is an example of what can be created when you do our Worldweaving Workshop. So, what world do you wish to build? Who was the group?   The participants of this workshop were design […]

Happy Me

If you want to change the world, this artefact brought back from an imagined future is an example of what can be created when you do our Worldweaving Workshop. So, what world do you wish to build? Who was the group?   The group that worked on this artefact was our first class for our […]

Learn and Unlearn

If you want to change the world, this artefact brought back from an imagined future is an example of what can be created when you do our Worldweaving Workshop. So, what world do you wish to build? Who was the group? The group that worked on it came from diverse backgrounds and professional fields and […]

Pragmatism over values

What we learnt: When asked “On a scale of 1-5, how much does a company’s values or stand on social justice issues matter to you?”, the average answer was 3.6. This response indicates that company values are reasonably pertinent to them. Some revealed that securing employment in a climate of high unemployment was more important […]

Company (Dis)loyalty

What we learnt: Twenty interviewees responded to this question: “Do you see yourself staying in one job for a long time or moving across multiple jobs in your life?”. From that number, 20,65% indicated they would change jobs multiple times in their lifetime.  “So I would stick to one company and ensure that I grow […]

The Future

More than 80 Key Trends for South Africa The world is changing at a pace previously unheard of. Don’t be caught off guard. Futureproof your business, career and family life in this uncertain world with The Future, the essential guide to successfully navigating the complexities ahead. South Africa’s leading trend forecasters leave no stone unturned in […]

Aspirational employment

What we learnt: We expected there to be more interviewees in the technology sector. Marketing and presenting are popular among this group. There are a variety of jobs that this cohort is aspiring to.  “Google because definitely benefits, salary. I look long term now because I would want to work for a company with medical […]