The mobile workforce possibility
- Technology
- Published on 26 Jun 2012
- Ilva Pieterse
The industry has been talking about the benefits of having a true mobile workforce for a long time, but is this a reality in South Africa? In a word, no. Although a more accurate response would be; not yet.
IT changing HR's role
- Technology
- Published on 26 Jun 2012
- Ilva Pieterse
Although HR management has traditionally stayed away from business IT issues, today’s always-on, always-connected worker (known as the “Facebook Generation”) demands changes to existing HR roles and responsibilities.
Using communications appropriately
- Technology
- Published on 26 Jun 2012
- Ilva Pieterse
Today’s workforce makes use of various forms of communication, such as SMS, instant messaging, e-mail, phone calls, and social media platforms. If used incorrectly, however, it is ultimately the company represented that stands to undergo a loss of reputation. How then, can HR managers ensure that their staff are using communications appropriately?
Incentivise staff to minimise
- Technology
- Published on 26 Jun 2012
- Ilva Pieterse
Although carbon dioxide (CO2) emission reduction does not traditionally fall within the realm of human resource (HR) management, Alex Hetherington, director of Carbon Calculated, believes HR can absolutely help the company reach its CO2 goals faster.
