XHANTI PAYI: Rethinking labour
Back in 2011, the unions’ main concern was the threat of imports from Walmart. Such a myopic focus meant they missed the real shift in retail
16 January 2020 - 05:00
We are still in denial about the rapid changes in the way we live, and the dramatic effects they are having on the future of work.
Those who are unconvinced need only look at retailer Massmart’s announcement this week that it may slash 1,440 jobs, as it shuts 34 stores in a bid to address underperformance...
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