Seven reasons businesses should promote flexible working
What hours did you work yesterday? Chances are, it wasn't 9-5. By Paul Burrin, vice-president of Sage People The world of work as we know it is changing. With new technology making it easier to work anywhere, anytime, the traditional 9-5 is effectively dead. Having...
read moreHone your communications skills in a digital world
Online communication has shaken up the rules for traditional communication – not only in general life but in business too. Here’s how you can thrive in the new digital landscape. A few decades ago, being a good communicator referred to being in possession of a few...
read moreDespite unemployment, demand for skills soars
The unemployment rate in South Africa rose to 27.5% in the third quarter of 2018, yet the demand for skills remains high - leaving an industry conundrum that is yet to be solved. According to SUSE, partnerships that focus on upskilling graduates and providing...
read moreNew year, new rules, new roles …
The workplace of the future is here, changing rapidly, enabled by new tech and progressive thinking. As a result, a number of new senior leadership roles are emerging that companies must start incorporating into their leadership teams to position themselves...
read moreSkills: local is essential
Footprint Africa Business Solutions (FABS) is committed to working with local talent - imparting knowledge and training local talent to support growth. It's a company focused on using local skills and organisations to ensure that IT solutions are effectively...
read moreDoes your leadership style positively contribute to employee well-being?
In South Africa's tough economic climate and competitive business environment, progressive companies are compelled to focus on the engagement and retention of highly skilled and productive employees. To this end, the promotion of employee wellbeing has never been more...
read moreIBM’s talent business uses AI
As artificial intelligence (AI) promises to transform both the HR function and the future of work, IBM has today announced IBM Talent & Transformation, a new business to help companies and their employees flourish in the era of AI and automation. IBM Talent &...
read moreTop considerations before implementing an HCM system
Businesses that embark on a journey to the cloud and open themselves up to this technology find that they have the capability to manage their infrastructure and resources in a more cost effective, efficient way, including people management. The cloud is a game-changer...
read moreData driven background screening
Digital transformation is changing the way people and industries engage. Access to information has become easily attainable and platforms have evolved to allow for remote services on-demand. What does this mean for the background screening industry? Should...
read moreContinue your job search during the holidays
When it comes to searching for employment, many job seekers believe that the holidays are a bad time for this, since most businesses slow or shut down over this period. ManpowerGroup South Africa's MD, Lyndy van Den Barselaar, is of a different opinion. "Besides the...
read moreTroye redefines employee experience with Citrix
Troye has announced that Citrix is enhancing its digital workspace solutions to enable people to work with even greater speed, intelligence and simplicity. Citrix has acquired Sapho, a leading micro app platform which it will use to enhance the guided work...
read moreWomen’s careers constrained by unsupportive male partners
A supportive relationship with male partners is a key factor in women succeeding in the workplace. This is a rarity in South Africa and it is negatively affecting women's careers. By Donna Rachelson, a branding and marketing specialist, CEO of Branding & Marketing YOU...
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