Technology 2
The global workforce is changing - and bringing countless challenges with it
- Published on 28 Jan 2014
- Lia Marus
Globalisation is happening everywhere, and all and sundry want to know what’s happening in every part of the world. We live in a global village, our lives are changing extremely quickly and these changes are being spearheaded by a number of drivers such as technology and demographics. In terms of HR, says Michael Potter (CEO of MPA Consulting Ltd and Michael A Potter International), outsourcing of jobs is another key driver that is changing the global workforce. What are the other drivers of change?
Beware of these 3 after the holiday season
- Published on 24 Jan 2014
- Leaine Brebber
Around this time, your employees are probably looking at their phones with expectant eyes, waiting patiently for that ‘magical’ sms saying their salary has landed in their account – all because they were a bit too free with their money over December… This is the perfect time for scammers to come out in full force as there are only too many cash-strapped people out there. I’ve listed three of the biggest scams currently so that you and your employees can stay one step ahead of the prowling fraudsters!
Pushing the envelope for growth and success
- Published on 21 Jan 2014
- Georgina Barrick
So just how far are you willing to go to ensure true success in business and on a personal level?
Can you truly delete something from the digital universe?
- Published on 16 Jan 2014
- Roberto Caprio
What you do on the Internet – especially on social media – these days can get you fired. So to make sure that your online life doesn’t interfere with your worklife, I spoke to Roberto Caprio, managing director at Dial a Nerd, who gave me some nifty tips for covering your digital tracks….
HR and cloud computing: The silver lining
- Published on 14 Jan 2014
- Frew Murdoch
Cloud computing has taken the world by storm and is used for almost every business function but still very few people know how it is used for HR functions and why. Read on to find out what are the:
- Benefits of cloud computing for the HR function,
- Trends in HR cloud computing, and
- Rules you should follow when choosing an HR software/application for your company.
