Jul 10, 2014
For employees who think a fiduciary duty – a legal duty to act solely in another party’s interests – exists only between company directors and the company, this is not so, writes Gareth Cremen, partner at Ramsay Webber Attorneys. A fiduciary duty can exist...
Jul 9, 2014
Difficult economic conditions present businesses with a challenge: how to strike a balance between safeguarding the interests of the business while also looking after employees. HR experts believe the issue is about sustainability and how best to leverage off...
May 29, 2014
Technology is often seen as the first port of call when it comes to addressing critical issues in business, such as productivity. However, experts in the wellness industry believe a person’s mind is actually the most effective tool available to raise productivity...
Apr 2, 2014
The total number of outsourced agents working at home will soon exceed 100 000 globally, and the variety of industries that are availing themselves of this business model is expanding, according to global analyst firm Ovum. Peter Ryan, principal analyst in Ovum’s IT...
Mar 28, 2014
Employee engagement has become an increasingly important part of a company’s retention strategy, with research suggesting that training programmes in particular play a huge role in motivating staff and increasing employee loyalty. According to a global survey...
