Trends in people development in 2015

Businesses have long struggled with how to effectively train their employees, while showing a solid return on investment (ROI). The challenge training and HR practitioners face is that the traditional approach to learning is dry, passive and disengaging. Today’s...

Does work/life balance still exist?

Much has been written about how to maintain an effective balance between work and personal life. But if one looks back at the past decade, the integration of technology in our lives has already resulted in a more balanced lifestyle. After all, one can hardly compare...

Take a hands-on approach to 2015

Amid ongoing economic pressure, exacerbated by labour issues, pressure on resources and rising costs, businesses must remain focused. Wellness industry experts believe now is the time to truly instil a sense of unity amongst workers and build the team work dynamic....

Employee productivity, wellbeing will be key

Take a quick trot around consumer tech publications these days and you’ll find a smorgasbord of exciting developments. In the longer term scientists are working on cars that fly, and aeroplanes that fly themselves with auto-navigation features in what are expected to...

SA enterprises unprepared changing workplace

The world of work is changing rapidly – but South African companies just aren’t responding fast enough to the rapidly shifting trends, which means they’re losing out on major opportunities to grow and capitalise on rebounding markets and economies around the...

Common mistakes applicants make online

January sees numerous graduates, matriculants and other job seekers attempt to enter the workforce, but it is not always easy to get past the application stage. Over 930 000 browsers visited Gumtree’s job section in November, according to Effective Measures, and the...