HR must focus on strategic alignment with the business

The human resources (HR) function must reinvent itself as a digital, data-driven partner to the business as trends such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data and mobility transform the world around us. HR departments and leaders that continue to focus on...

Managing the risk of procurement fraud

How proactive is your organisation in preventing procurement fraud? What measures are in place to reduce the possibility of incidents within your company and are they effective? These are questions every business should ponder regularly as the risk of procurement...

DHL Express scoops Top Employer Intercontinental Award

DHL Express has been recognised as a Top Employer in Africa for the fifth consecutive year, at the prestigious Top Employer Africa 2019 certification ceremony. Paul Clegg, vice-president: human resources for DHL Express Sub-Saharan Africa, says that receiving this...

How to save in difficult times

Most companies are still unaware of their operational inefficiencies and it could mean the end for many businesses in today’s challenging economic environment. Without accurate information, it is nearly impossible for any business to address these inefficiencies...

Benefits of outsourcing data centre O&M

The South African data centre market continues to grow significantly each year, and corporates faced with challenges around cost savings, lack of facilities and streamlining their business operations often look to outsourcing as an attractive solution. Outsourcing the...

Accenture helps AB InBev with sales, distribution

Accenture is helping AB InBev, the world’s largest brewer, to better manage its sales and distribution operations in Africa with the Accenture NewsPage Distributor Management System (DMS). A fully integrated distributor management and sales force automation...