Keep an eye on who you are hiring

While the retail and hospitality industries are gearing up to hire more staff to cope with the increase in activity over the holiday season, they may be putting their businesses, clients and other employees at risk if they do not carry out criminal record checks on...

Digi-recruitment opens up new opportunities

The world of technology has not only changed the way we bank, it has revolutionised the way that potential employees view an organisation. Brand awareness and individual perceptions of a financial institution’s have combined with the instant communications...

Elevate your business to new heights: here’s how

Investing in people and supporting systems leads to business success. It is people working for people and not for companies. Without talented individuals no business can grow successfully. In a business environment where people are considered the main asset,...

Why Baby Boomers the backbone of the 4G workplace

As marketers can attest, the newest and shiniest products tend to get the most attention, writes Jacques van Wyk, chief operating officer of Ricoh SA. It’s the same with the multi-generational workforce, as the spotlight now beams brightest on Generation Z...

Soft skills boost competitive edge

The rules for remaining competitive in business are changing every day, yet some companies are still not embracing new trends and methods. It has long been said that the magic recipe for a successful business is talented, knowledgeable staff combined with innovative...

Business can be supportive of breast cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and, while most of us are probably familiar with the disease, we may not necessarily be aware of the extent to which it affects women and men both globally and in South Africa. According to the World Cancer Research Fund, South...