Saturday 04th of February 2012



Human Resources


Human Resources
Managing the people in your business - for everyone working in human resources or line management.

The changing role of human resources management
Written by Anna Malczyk   

HR staff used to be seen as the administrative enforcers of the business’ management team – executive-centric and reactive, hindering the other employees in performing their jobs with complex layers of bureaucracy.

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What is the point of HR?
Written by Dr. Margaret Shaffer   

In the past Human Resources officers were primarily responsible for issues such as employee training, selection and compensation.Today HR is seen as an executive function and is intricately involved in strategic processes. Dr. Margaret Shaffer talks about the current roles of HR managers.

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Will top execs also feel the pinch this year?
Written by Debbie Goodman-Bhyat   
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As the world continues to reel from the outfall of the European debt crisis and global financial market turmoil, much interest is set to fall on the salary increases and bonuses being awarded to top-level executives in coming months.

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Is social networking your employees’ smoking gun?
Written by Bronwyn   
“Privacy is dead, and social media holds the smoking gun.” – Pete Cashmore, Mashable CEO

One of our consultants recently was called to chair a disciplinary enquiry where an employee had made a comment: “I hate Indians with a passion” on her Facebook page. Not surprisingly, it wasn’t long before someone in her department saw the comment and brought it to the attention of management.

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The best companies employ the best people
Written by Bronwyn   

Think tank, educator and professional association dedicated to the advancement of strategic human capital and talent management practices for individuals and organisations, Human Capital Institute (HCI) Africa, has appointed Christine Williams Chairperson, and John Antony Vice Chairperson.

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Welcome to the workplace
Written by Cindy Payle   

The first day of work can be intimidating and overwhelming for any business professional, which sets the tone for the rest of the employment experience. Follow the tips in this orientation video to ease the induction process and speed up the productivity of new recruits.

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How to have those crucial conversations
Written by Bronwyn   
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The online poll of 845 women in business revealed that women battle to have conversations about workload and as a result 1 in 5 women leaver their job.

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Companies push the IT in security
Written by Teryl Schroenn   

Experts within the business management solution arena say that whilst there is technology available that will improve protection, decision makers are advised to be more thorough in their inspection and evaluation of solutions before committing to investment.

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It pays to keep employees healthy
Written by Teryl Schroenn   

International research initiated by Human Resource and labour experts confirms that the welfare of staff is a growing priority in the workplace.

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Put yourself to the test with Psychometric testing
Written by Bronwyn   

Get the scoop on aptitude, personality and numerical tests which fall under the banner of psychometric testing. Find out why they are used, what to prepare and how they can steer you towards the right graduate job and employer.

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Engaging the new age executive
Written by Nicolene Di Bartolo   

The world is advancing at a rapid pace, with corporate leadership striving to keep up. Younger professionals are being appointed into the hot seat at more and more companies globally, in order for Boards to leverage on their progressive education, insight into new and creative areas, business technology acumen and their desire to embrace opportunities.

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