EQ, moods and workplace productivity
Although some decision makers may scoff at the idea of measuring and regulating the emotional intelligence of their workforce, experts in the wellness industry are adamant that there is a very real connection between this form of intelligence, people’s moods and...Speak the language the market wants to hear
iLearn, a leading national specialist provider of onsite instructor-led and online e-learning training methodologies, advises those entering the job market to take the opportunity to learn a third language. The company offers online courses in a range of local...Social media is the new frontier for HCM
The advent of social media, marked by the proliferation of smart devices and increasing numbers of users on social networks, represents not only a clear opportunity for businesses to better engage the market – but also a new era in HR management. This is the view of...Mobile tech enables access to new markets
Some of the major challenges facing small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa are limited sales, access to finance, managing cash flow and competition from large businesses. Laurica Kok, GM of Sage Pastel Payroll and HR, says the business arena is...Aligning payroll with the ETI bill
South Africa is well known for its high unemployment rates especially amongst the youth. In an attempt to reduce this, Government has proposed the implementation of the Employment Tax Incentive (ETI) scheme to encourage businesses to employ young people. The Bill was...