Investing in human capital management pays off

Investing in human capital management pays off

A company’s growth and success are inextricably linked to its employees. They are the heartbeat of any organisation – driving innovation, productivity and prosperity. It’s no wonder therefore, that many businesses view their workforce as “human capital” – an...

Breaking the stigma around employee monitoring 

For many, the term “employee monitoring” conjures images of surveillance, distrust, and invasive oversight. This perception is outdated and misaligned with the evolving needs of modern workplaces. According to Warren Bonheim, co-founder of WorkStatz, monitoring isn’t...
The ROI of connecting with frontline workers

The ROI of connecting with frontline workers

Organisations with modern communication platforms experience up to 25% higher productivity rates and 30% better employee retention, according to industry research. A Harvard Business Review survey also found that a massive 86% of respondents believe frontline workers...

Don’t miss the Workplace Skills Plan submission deadline

If your business has an annual payroll exceeding R500 000 or 50+ employees, you should be in full swing preparing your Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR). By Anton Visser, chief operations officer of SA Business School and Alefbet Learning...

Have the conversation about employees’ right to disconnect

With boundaries between work and personal life growing blurrier than ever, there is a growing movement across the globe to formalise and even commit to policy, the right of employees to disconnect completely during personal downtime. While that is one response to the...
The future of work and the skills gap

The future of work and the skills gap

As industries continue to undergo rapid digital transformation, the question on everyone’s mind is, “Will AI take my job?”. The answer isn’t as simple as a yes or no, writes By Doug Woolley, GM and vice-president of Dell Technologies South Africa. AI...