Nov 26, 2015
Human resources management … Isn’t it strange to still use a 21st century phrase to describe the complex and delicate art of trying to get the best from the people who drive our businesses? Anja van Beek, vice-president: people at Sage International...
Nov 23, 2015
As we approach the end of the year and head into the holiday season, it can become difficult for employees to remain motivated and productive at work, especially when working over the December period. Lyndy van den Barselaar, MD of Manpower South Africa looks at how...
Nov 19, 2015
As technology continues to permeate the business space across all functions and processes to streamline productivity, it’s critical to remember that the heart of any business is its people says industry experts. According to these companies, businesses need to...
Nov 13, 2015
CEOs like to say that their employees are the business, but a healthy business actually adds up to more than the sum of the skills and talents of each individual it hires, writes Johan Botes, group CEO of Consilia Technology. Underlying the success (or failure) of the...
Nov 9, 2015
If your employees enjoy high levels of job satisfaction, you’ll have a competitive edge in the market. It’s easier to retain happier employees than disgruntled ones, which can help you drive down the costs of recruitment and training. By Anton van Heerden,...
Nov 3, 2015
Imagine you own a coffee shop; it’s been running for about a decade and is well known for great brew and delicious food. But sales are beginning to slump. You haven’t changed your winning formula, so what’s the problem? You consider the options,...
