Develop your career in a difficult economic environment

During times of slow economic growth, there is increased competition for jobs, as new workers enter the job market every year, but available work does not grow at the same rate. Despite this, times of slow growth present ample career-building opportunities for those...

Staff outsourcing can drive incentivisation

Staff outsourcing can reduce the cost of operations by up to 60% – this is the target we look to achieve with our clients, writes Arnoux Mare, MD of Innovative Staffing Solutions. One of the primary reason businesses decide to outsource staff is that it lowers...

How to effectively manage staff during the silly season

As the holiday or ‘silly season’ approaches, it becomes even more important for employers and management to keep an eye on motivation and productivity levels within their organisations, as employees can sometimes find it hard to focus during this time,...

Unlegislated ‘other’ leave not a right

Employers are free to offer staff various types of leave, not covered by legislation, but recognised and governed by company policy and contracts – however, as HCM experts explain, this ‘other leave’ is not a right and ought to be seen as a...

Worker demands when it comes to on-the-job training

s students have taken to the streets demanding #feesmustfall and the de-colonisation of education in higher education institutions, workers have some demands of their own. Workers are expecting and sometimes demanding a personal growth plan. “Workers want more...

Key considerations to excel as a leader

While starting a new role in a leadership position is certainly exciting, these type of positions come with their own, fair share of overwhelming responsibility. Surrounded by instant pressure, taking on a leadership position can be a stressful exercise. However, it...