Stolen hours cost the economy

Absenteeism costs South Africa between R12 and R16-billion per year, according to Occupational Care South Africa (OCSA) and Statistics SA. OCSA adds that of the 15% of staff who may be absent on any given day, only one in three are actually physically ill, and that...

Investing in managers is key for business

According to the Institute of People Development (IPD), the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process is designed to expedite the journey to a qualification, without compromising on quality. Particularly in terms of management positions, candidates may be competent...

The future of skills development

Game-based learning has become a buzzword in leadership and skills development, offering several advantages over traditional learning methods. It is cost-effective and low-risk. Perhaps even more important, learners can re-enact a precise set of circumstances multiple...

IndigoCube, LearnQuest offer IBM training

IndigoCube has become one of only two South African partners of LearnQuest. As a result of this deal, IndigoCube will be able to offer all IBM training to South African companies and developers. LearnQuest is an Authorized IBM Global Training Partner. “This is an...

IBM training available online from iEnter

Making access to training and professional development considerably easier, iEnter is introducing a range of online training courses which include self-paced virtual modules. The courses combine practical and theoretical instruction which can be accessed and paid for...

Sage launches new HR management solution

Sage has announced the launch of Sage HR Management, a powerful, simple and flexible human resources management solution, at the Sage Insights 2015 conference at the Champagne Sports Resort in the Drakensberg. It combines broad HR functionality, simplicity and...