Resources & Insights
Blogs, media, books and other resources
Blogs / Opinions
Executive search pitfalls: Steering clear of the three fatal flaws
Let’s assume that you’ve made the (really wise)...
Book Review: No Rules Rules
The book that should be on every leader’s...
C-Level vacancy meets internal candidate – Match made in heaven or not?
Many more times than one would expect, executive...
In the Media
Jack Hammer’s annual bonus and business sentiment survey
At this point in the year, we would typically...
Invitation to AI World Summit – Leadership DNA of Top Women Leaders
Jack Hammer CEO, Debbie Goodman-Bhyat, will be...
Hiring in Africa
Global multinationals seeking to invest in Africa are no longer automatically opting for South Africa first before spreading their wings to the rest of the continent, but are instead increasingly setting up shop directly in the market they wish to enter.
Jack Hammer CEO, Debbie Goodman-Bhyat, gave some more insight to this in a recent interview with eNCA.
Books and Other Resources
Top leaders. Finding the facts, busting the myths
Jack Hammer Executive Report 5
The Africa Report: Leadership strategies for sustainable growth
Jack Hammer Executive Report 4
NPOs: How to hire in Africa
Finding the facts: South Africa’s future leaders
Jack Hammer Executive Report 3
In search of the facts: SA’s top executives
Jack Hammer Executive Report 1
NPO Pre-Hire Checklist
An essential list of dos and don’ts to ensure a successful hire for your NPO in Africa.
Consider the market, job ad penetration, permits and visas, remuneration, and time to appointment.
Books
IntheFlow
“A practical, accessible book based on mindfulness principles – with extraordinary outcomes.”
– Debbie Goodman-Bhyat, CEO of Jack Hammer
Books
The Living Room Leader
“My account of the shift that I and many of my peers have had to make in record time, in order to lead, hire and engage our people.”
– Debbie Goodman-Bhyat, CEO of Jack Hammer
Email Newsletters
December 2020
Boardroom diversity (or the ongoing lack thereof) is becoming more and more of a big deal globally. When even the Nasdaq is murmuring about this, you know it’s top of mind for some of the most powerful organisations in the world.
November 2020
Charles Dickens really knew his stuff: ‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times’ could not be more apt to describe the rollercoaster ride many of us have been on this year. But the wild ride of 2020 isn’t over yet! In many countries, where things are now opening up, a new challenge is arising – deciding how, when and where people should go back to the office.