Jan 14, 2016
What cements the commitment of employees to an organisation? Johan Botes, group CEO of Consilia Technology, offers some guidelines. It’s not the flashy name of the company, or even “better-than-the-rest” pay packages, as one may think. People commit...
Jan 14, 2016
Companies operating in today’s challenging economy are understandably cautious when it comes to investment, but the truth is that spending money on reliable, cost saving – and cost-effective technology is much like taking out insurance on the...
Jan 6, 2016
As we enter the New Year, many will face the daunting task of getting back into the swing of work, writes Liane McGowan, founder of Happy Monday. Once the body and mind have relaxed over the holiday season, returning to normal productivity could seem impossible. Yet...
Dec 21, 2015
As we come to the end of 2015, most people are looking towards the new-year with renewed vigour, redefining their path and putting together new resolutions. Personal development coach and a professional speaker Quinton Douman offers sage advice on how to hold on to...
Dec 18, 2015
In a difficult economic climate, the training and education budget is often one of the first areas of the business to suffer cutbacks. After all, training can be expensive, takes people away from the work they’re paid to do and often delivers benefits that can...
Dec 14, 2015
Retaining employees has emerged as a key business challenge in a market where many important commercial, technical and management skills are in such short supply. This issue isn’t just high on the agenda for the human resources (HR) department; it is also...