Overemphasis on millennials a mistake

Employers worldwide are faced with the question of how to juggle the demands and expectations of the incoming millennial workforce without alienating the baby boomers – and losing their valuable knowledge and experience, writes Natalie Maroun, chief strategist...

New workforce demands mobility

Mobile devices are everywhere – and they’re changing the way we do things, says Matthew Barker, regional manager for sub-Saharan Africa at Aruba Networks. From the way we work and play, to how we interact with one another, technology is also altering what employees...

HR challenged by today’s workforce

Business growth depends on attracting and retaining a workforce with globally diverse values and demographics, according to a new study sponsored by SAP subsidiary SuccessFactors. In a study titled “Values-based diversity: The challenges and strengths of many”, the...

Companies ignore Millenials at their peril

By 2025, Generation Y, also known as Millenials, will comprise more than half of the global population and 75% of the workforce. Employers will not be able to ignore the demands of these workers and many companies have already begun adjusting policies to attract and...

Mobile workers affect network security

Most savvy businesses devote a significant portion of the IT budget to ensuring that their data network is secure. This usually includes implementing a VPN (Virtual Private Network), enabling employees to access confidential data, email systems and other cloud-type...