How to get people management experience

People management experience is a valuable skill that can propel your career forward in many ways. If you are looking to move into a management role or move forward in your career, but feel that you lack the experience to do so, ManpowerGroup South Africa’s MD,...

Unlocking employee engagement with enterprise technology

IT departments are rightly concerned with the provision and maintenance of robust and secure enterprise technology; and this remains of utmost importance in a data-driven landscape. by Ronald Ravel, director B2B South Africa at dynabook South Africa But equally,...

Preparing the HR department for the digital workplace

The world of work continues to evolve, altering our assumptions about the jobs and tasks we do, the tools we use to perform them, and the ways in which we collaborate with our colleagues. By Debbie Tim, regional director: people business partners at Sage Africa &...

Training a holiday seasonal workforce

Providing a customer experience that wows customers is difficult enough. Then add the stress and business of holidays along with a temporary workforce, and the task can seem nearly impossible. However, short time frames and high demands make it critical for...

Harnessing technology for business efficiency

Time is money, it is said. Businesses that understand the value of both these resources in today’s age of rapid digitalisation are capitalizing on workplace streamlining solutions in order to harness technology for much greater efficiency. By Dalene Sechele,...

Managing a multi-generational workforce

Each generation has different work expectations. How can organisations address this challenge effectively without compromising on its core values? Nicol Myburgh, head of the HR business Unit at CRS Technologies, believes that while a standardised approach is ill...