A winning company culture key for success
CEOs like to say that their employees are the business, but a healthy business actually adds up to more than the sum of the skills and talents of each individual it hires, writes Johan Botes, group CEO of Consilia Technology. Underlying the success (or failure) of the...
More than money for a happy workforce
If your employees enjoy high levels of job satisfaction, you'll have a competitive edge in the market. It's easier to retain happier employees than disgruntled ones, which can help you drive down the costs of recruitment and training. By Anton van Heerden, MD of Sage...
Eg extends workforce optimisation with mobile
eg solutions, the pioneer of the back office workforce optimisation software market, has launched a new mobile application, eg mobile. The eg operational intelligence software suite is already recognised by industry analysts as the leading back office workforce...
Bytes implements Kronos at Lenmed
Lenmed Health Group, a leading independent provider of healthcare services, has chosen to implement Kronos workforce management at all hospitals in South Africa. Kronos business partner, Bytes Systems Integration, is currently implementing the new system, which is...
Enable organisational change with a people-centric view
Imagine you own a coffee shop; it's been running for about a decade and is well known for great brew and delicious food. But sales are beginning to slump. You haven't changed your winning formula, so what's the problem? You consider the options, rally your staff,...
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 ability of...
Millennials require soft skills training
Whether straight out of school, or with a few years' experience under their belts, millennials bring an amazing array of hard skills across multiple fields to the table. However, many of today's employers, who grew up in the 'hard skills matter most' era, often fall...
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...