Technology 2
Technology and training can solve many labour-related headaches
- Published on 10 Apr 2013
- HR Pulse News Desk
South Africa is no stranger to labour disputes. Issues plaguing the mining and agricultural sectors of late reflect growing concern over the rights of workers and the need to balance these with keeping the business afloat. The potential behind HR- and payroll-management technology should not be overlooked as stakeholders try to find practical, lasting solutions.
Has your business taken advantage of the digital age?
- Published on 8 Apr 2013
- Lia Marus
The world in which we do business is changing on a minute-by-minute basis. With the advent of social media, your customers can say what they think about your brand – immediately – and you can then have the opportunity to engage them in a conversation about your brand.
You must tread cautiously when you use unpaid interns
- Published on 4 Apr 2013
- Dianne Shaddock Austin
Internships are a wonderful way for students to learn and apply the education they receive in an undergraduate or post-graduate field of study to a real-life working environment. But for many companies, unpaid interns are a source of free labour during a time of ever-shrinking budgets and downsizing.
HR executives are being looked over for CEO roles
- Published on 25 Mar 2013
- HR Pulse News Desk
Do you dream of occupying your firm’s highest position one day? If so then it’s time to get commerce-savvy, if all you currently have in your arsenal is people expertise, revealed a survey of SA’s top corporate employers.
Convert employees’ debt into savings
- Published on 20 Mar 2013
- HR Pulse News Desk
With the increasing levels of debt in South Africa, and over 2 million garnishing orders in place, employers are being faced with increased levels of absenteeism, low morale and unrealistic expectations when the time comes to increase salaries. But with RESET, this is a thing of the past…
