Do you remember when you were young and free-spirited? Moving to the beat of your own drum? This is the attitude ushered in change and progress for a nation that was falling apart!
Youth Month is a commemorative time, celebrating the sacrifices of the young stalwarts who put their nation before themselves in 1976 during the Soweto Uprising.
However, this leads us to this question – what about the youth of 2023? What do they need to take us into the future?
It's not like challenges have ended, but we need to figure it out – what do the youth want? What do they need?
Maybe your accountant have a few ideas…
1. Meaningful, impactful leadership
There are dime a dozen leaders. But what makes you stand out from the rest? What will help you connect with someone younger, looking up to you to gain experience? It's harnessing the power of soft skills, developing excellent communication skills. Audit Manager Xolani Makhubu explains how he has mastered the art of interpersonal relationships and how leadership is more than just making sure things go smoothly.
Living that "soft skills" life - how to master the art of interpersonal relationships
Young people are finding other ways to make money, not just from a single full-time job. Sometimes, taking advantage of the other skills you have picked up along the way could land you a pretty penny. This also means you never had to give up on your dream job. A side hustle, a side gig or a part-time job has grown in popularity. According to Africa Bank's Consumer Research Report, in South Africa, around 7%-10% of youth and adults work on a side hustle for at least 20 hours per week.
Senior Auditor Ntobeko Mzobe isn't just an auditor here - he is a DJ! Here's how he excels at Accensis and still has time to party up at his side hustle.
Auditor by day, DJ by night - the art of working a full-time job and a side hustle
3. Get with the program – stay trendy and up to date
Now this may come as a shock to you, but this is some pretty-groundbreaking news. Get ready for it ...
Stay relevant.
Young people don't want to be stuck in the past – they won't understand how to figure out the ledger using a feather quill and an abacus.
But there is just so much to unpack – where do you even start? Audit trainee Phumelela Makhoba gives his fellow accounting professionals a breakdown of the latest technology trends to remember when taking your business into the future.
Get with the program - how auditors can adapt to technology with ease
Young millennials are already here, but what about Gen Z? Slowly but surely, the newest generation of young adults is entering the workforce with some major eyebrow-raising, contentious ideas – Workplace wellness? Challenging authority? Better working conditions? This is all part of being a young worker of today.
The youngest in our office, trainee Mumtaaz Khan wrote an open letter to all those currently in the workforce – watch out, gen z is coming, and they are to be reckoned with!
Dear Boomers, get ready for us Zoomers in the workforce
