How to improve your Monday mood

Monday has a reputation problem. Even if you absolutely love your career, making the transition from your own weekend schedule to getting up early and commuting back to the office can sometimes feel like a chore. ManpowerGroup South Africa’s MD, Lyndy van den...

Getting to the bottom of back pain

The world over, back pain is a leading cause of disability, absenteeism and incapacitation. In industries such as mining, where a considerable proportion of the workforce is engaged in physical labour, what solution is available to prevent initial back pain...

Integrating HR, payroll into one database

The digital work environment requires organisations to think differently about how they overcome business challenges. Ian McAlister, GM of CRS Technologies, believes integrating once disparate functions is a step in the right direction. Technology innovations have...

How to stand out in an interview

You’re in a job interview and it’s going well, and then you get asked the final question: What sets you apart from other candidates? Why should we hire you over others? You think back to your CV and what makes you unique. What should you focus on? How do...

The many facets of case management

What do an attorney, a fraud investigator, a claims analyst, a medical credentialing specialist and a university advisor have in common? While these professions are vastly different on the surface, they all share core underlying requirements in how they have to handle...

Talent management mistakes CEOs can’t afford to make

“Going into 2018, the stakes for CEOs have jumped dramatically in how they manage people,” says Stephen Miles of The Miles Group (TMG). “Boards and investors are pressuring CEOs not only to set the right tone at the top, but also to make sure talent...