NetApp is fourth best place to work in the world
After taking first place in Europe as “Best Multinational Workplace” earlier this year, NetApp has also been recognised as number four of the Best Places to Work in the World.
ECONZ Wireless extends mobile features
ECONZ Wireless, a leader in mobile data collection, providing employer solutions for time & attendance and employee tracking, has announced that Timecard GPS now includes Photo Capture and Digital Signature. These features were announced for Econz Eservice earlier...
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 (those...
Training steady as apprentice intake drops
The artisan industry seems to be in a nosedive, with apprentice intake arguably heading for a significant drop for the year as company's cut back due to continued pressures in the mining and commodities markets. However, some artisan training companies, such as...
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...
Why SMEs should care about HR management
One of the most common misperceptions that we run into in our work with small businesses is that they don't need a formal human resources (HR) strategy or proper HR business processes, writes Anja van Beek HR director for Sage HR & Payroll and chief people officer...
Real IRM introduces Zachman Framework course
IT specialists interested in developing their expertise in the rapidly-growing field of Enterprise Architecture (EA) can now benefit from the Zachman Framework course, from EA training provider Real IRM. This newly-designed course is ideal for those looking to get to...
We beg to differ Minister
You can predict which of your own will commit crime, says Jenny Reid, MD of iFacts. It's probably come as no surprise to thousands of South African's who deal with it on a day-to-day basis, that the latest crime statistics show an overall increase in criminal...
Financial firms focus on reconciliation
Two-thirds of top-tier financial institutions, including many with significant operations in Africa, have established reconciliation centers of excellence (CoE) following a recent wave of consolidation of the reconciliation function within these institutions,...
ManpowerGroup is second-largest staffing firm in the world
ManpowerGroup has once again been named one of the world’s largest staffing firms, according to annual research carried out by Vactures.nl, this year taking the number two position. “After holding the number three position for many years, we are both proud and excited...