Why it’s time for HR teams to stop focussing on HR
by Ronnie Toerien,Oracle Africa, 27 Oct
Most employees don’t care about HR, at least not until they have an issue they need to resolve. It’s not that people feel strongly against human resources, it’s just that they don’t see how it contributes to their day-to-day job. That doesn’t mean HR is dead. People remain a business’ most valuable asset, and it is when HR spearheads the recruitment, nurturing and teamwork between these people that they perform at a high level and make the company profitable.
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MBA VS FUTURE EARNINGS: FINANCIERS BET ON HIGH-END QUALIFICATIONS
by Supplied by Jack Hammer, 27 Oct
The value of pursuing an MBA is increasingly coming under scrutiny, given the substantial investment of time and money, and in light of the fact that the qualification is no longer as sought-after as it was during its heyday. What is clear, however, is that an MBA from an elite institution is still a safe bet, and that its value is estimated so highly that lenders are willing to finance these studies.
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National Health Insurance fund delayed until further input received
The Treasury has delayed plans to set up a National Health Insurance (NHI) fund‚ saying it wants advice from the Davis tax committee on the feasibility of proposals to adjust the medical tax credits to finance it.
50,000 jobs on the line due to drought
The Western Cape is facing a jobs bloodbath, with 50‚000 workers in the agriculture sector in the region estimated to be in line to lose their jobs due to the drought.
Retirement of AMSA CEO exacerbates retrenchment pressure
Wim de Klerk, CEO of ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA), announced his retirement at the end of January 2018. This announcement has unions worried that De Klerk’s announcement stems from the 189A retrenchment notice issued by AMSA, Africa’s largest steel producer, on 16 August.
Sick leave abuse rendering SA businesses unwell
Are SA women ‘not ready’ for leadership positions?
What to do when the cultural fit is just not right?
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