The future of HR in the next decade

The decade could be messy for those organisations that fail to recognise the impending HR revolution and act upon it. And that action needs to take place now, writes Mark McCallum, chief technology officer of Orange Business Services. This is according to a white...

Don’t risk employee anger over payroll errors

It’s not uncommon for a payroll to be consistently managed so poorly that workers threaten to strike over incorrectly administered pay. Often, the person administering the payroll is not adequately qualified for the job. Lavine Haripersad, a director of the...

Changing expectations of modern employers

The modern business environment seems to be in a constant state of flux – with factors like technology deeply influencing business models and consumer purchasing. As the wants and needs of employees have changed, so have the expectations of employers operating...

Don’t wait to cultivate your career growth

Following a long, gruelling year of studying tirelessly, grade 12 graduates are now faced with deciding on their next steps which may be to study further, join the labour force, or take a 2017 gap year. Kay Vittee, CEO of Kelly, advises that school-leavers should not...

Steps to success in your new career

Heidi Duvenage, head of Sage Talent Solutions, offers advice for people starting a new career in 2017. The start of a New Year brings with it fresh beginnings, making it one of the most popular times of the year to look for a new job. With school leavers, recent...

How to conduct a training needs analysis

In this SoftExpert white paper, Carl Greenberg, a human resources consultant and organisational psychologist and Ian Huntly, CEO and MD of Rifle-Shot Performance Holdings, discuss the importance of conducting a needs training analysis within an organisation....