Data analysis one of the most lucrative skills

Data analysis is rated as one of the most sort-after and lucrative skills to have and represents a great career opportunity for anyone with the right aptitude. “The advent of the big data era has resulted in data analytics becoming integrated into almost every...

Embracing integrated HR systems

Digital transformation is impacting on businesses across industry sectors. But despite the push towards a more connected environment, traditional human resources (HR) solutions need some catching up to do. Ian McAlister, GM of CRS Technologies, looks at the benefits...

Pushing payroll ethics through professional membership

Most organisation’s biggest and most important expense is its payroll, and no business can risk this resting in the wrong hands, especially when budgets are tight and employees are under pressure. A well-run payroll is the lifeblood of the organisation, as are...

Collaboration makes flexi-working feasible

Flexi-working is a new reality thanks in part to disruptive digital technologies. But misconceptions cause some organisations to either do it poorly or avoid it for fear of failure, says Teresa Badenhorst, HR director of Ricoh SA. Flexi-working is an old concept that...

The science of securing cyber skills

Urgent measures need to be taken to bridge the rapidly increasing cybersecurity skills gap, says Martin Walshaw, senior systems engineer at F5 Networks. A recent scientific report found that our memories simultaneously generate two forms of personal experience. The...

Employers failing over gender gap

Despite off-centre media focus and issues like race topping the employment equity agenda in business, gender equality continues to gain traction in the market and demands attention. This is according to Nicol Myburgh, head of human resources at CRS Technologies, who...