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...
CIOs, HR directors can drive business value
As the human resources (HR) function in most companies becomes more tech-driven and automated, so does the business partnership between the chief information officer (CIO) and the HR director become increasingly important. That’s the word from Fanie Jansen, CIO at...
Talent Africa wins AESC membership
Talent Africa, an alliance of Korn Ferry, is pleased to announce they have been awarded the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) membership. AESC is a worldwide professional association for the retained and executive search industry. It promotes the...
Integration key to work/life balance
Instead of focusing all one’s energy on separating and individually balancing each facet of life, rather concentrate on integrating these different areas. This is the essence of work/life balance, says Andre Louw of Mobile Data. There is a substantial amount of...
Unleash your company’s human potential
As 2015 kicks off, executives and HR practitioners are planning how to achieve this year’s revenue growth. While many are putting sales and marketing initiatives in place, fewer are focusing on leadership development and training. “The start of every year sees...
Strategic imperatives for HR in 2015
The HR and payroll sector is moving at such a fast speed that it can be hard for the casual observer to keep up. As we begin a new year full of challenges and opportunities, let’s review some of the major trends unfolding in this space, says Anton van Heerden, MD for...
Payroll efficiency is down to the solution
The payroll discipline is a critical facet of any business operation. It can make or break a business and, as such, technology is designed to help users gain full control over resources and instil efficiency. However, seasoned professionals focused on Human Capital...
SA needs opportunity matching apps
Improved access to smartphones has put the power of change into the hands of many, and in a labour surplus economy like South Africa’s, where there is an overflow of low skilled and unemployed workers, mobile technology is a key tool for improving communication...
Dac Systems seeks top tech marketing talent
Leading ICT Services and Microsoft solutions partner Dac Systems is scouting the market for the very best technology and digital marketing talent. The Company has announced its six-week internship program, beginning in February 2015, which will offer one successful...
Addressing work stress and low productivity
Research on workplace stress, initiated by the American Psychological Association, released in March this year showed that among 1 501 adults aged 18+, residing in the US, more than one-third of American workers experience chronic stress – attributed to low salaries,...
Focus key for HR in 2015
If there is one key takeaway from 2014 for businesses it is the need to retain focus on core services/ solutions – that which makes up the fabric of a business, the reason it operates and its value proposition, says James McKerrell, CEO, CRS Technologies. The HR...
Kick-start your job hunt in the new year
The beginning of the year is always a good time to make a fresh start. If you’re planning to do so by changing jobs or careers, be sure to make the most of the powerful tools that online skills and job portals offer you for managing your career, says Heidi Duvenage,...