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14 Feb

Rethinking Traditional Performance Reviews

For decades, traditional performance reviews have been the backbone of talent management in organizations. Yet, as the world of work continues to evolve, these once-reliable tools are now being questioned for their effectiveness. In the South African corporate landscape, where agility and engagement are critical for business success, it is time to rethink how we evaluate and develop employees. The Shortcomings of Traditional Performance Reviews Traditional performance reviews, typically conducted annually or semi-annually, focus on past performance rather than ongoing growth. [...]

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07 Feb

Bridging the Skills Gap: Strategies to Build Future-Ready Talent Pools

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations are increasingly confronted with significant skill gaps that threaten their competitiveness and growth. To address these challenges, companies are proactively building robust internal and external talent pools, ensuring a steady pipeline of qualified candidates equipped to meet current and future demands.  The Escalating Skills Gap Recent data underscores the urgency of this issue. A report by PwC reveals that 80% of CEOs are concerned about the availability of key skills within their organizations, identifying [...]

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31 Jan

Personalization at Scale: Tailoring HR Strategies for Diverse Workforces

In a world that thrives on individuality and inclusivity, organizations must rethink how they approach human resources. The age of blanket HR policies is over. In its place, a new era of personalization at scale is taking center stage—tailoring strategies to meet the diverse needs of today’s multifaceted workforce. Nowhere is this more critical than in South Africa, where diversity spans race, culture, language, gender, and socio-economic background. The Value of Personalization in HR Diversity is more than a buzzword in [...]

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22 Jan

Navigating the Shift: Human-AI Collaboration in the Modern Workplace

In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, the collaboration between human employees and artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept—it is a present reality shaping the way we work, innovate, and grow. AI-driven automation is revolutionizing how tasks are performed, increasing efficiency, and driving innovation. However, this rapid technological advancement also raises critical questions: How will AI impact jobs? Can human workers coexist with intelligent machines? And what skills are needed to thrive in this new landscape? In South Africa, [...]

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17 Jan

Integrating AI into Talent Management: Strategies for 2025

As businesses navigate a rapidly evolving technological landscape, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into talent management is emerging as a cornerstone for sustained success. By 2025, organizations that effectively leverage AI-driven tools will set themselves apart in recruitment, employee development, and retention—cornerstones of a thriving workforce. This article explores key strategies for integrating AI into talent management and highlights the crucial role of AI-savvy managers in orchestrating these systems. Enhancing Recruitment with AI AI has revolutionized recruitment by making the [...]

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28 Sep

Guidelines: What to consider before embracing a remote-work culture

Work-culture within the corporate industry is changing daily due to globalisation and technology. The revolution of remote-work seems unstoppable and each year more people enjoy the benefits of flexible work. Hence, we see in many instances, employers and managers in fear of adopting a remote-work “culture”. They worry about remote work for a number of reasons including how teams will be managed. They worry more about losing out on core company values, culture and productivity. Therefore, without compromising productivity, [...]

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06 Sep

Now more than ever, is the time to Measure What Matters.

Now more than ever, is the time to Measure What Matters. A lot of organisations start out with the right intentions when they set out to introduce some sort of performance measurement process. They want to track metrics which help drive organisational objectives and achieve their goals. This however ends up being a messy, tedious process of tracking a multitude of metrics, most of which add little to no value. So why do organisations fail to measure performance correctly? Taking a [...]

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05 Sep

Pioneering new ways of work – The use of HR Software

Has your business pioneered new ways of work through the use of an HR tool that manages talent and performance? The outbreak of the Covid-19 global pandemic has forced businesses around the world to value the opportunity of working remotely. Operating an organisation virtually is possible without HR software – but difficult. Although many organisations adopted the work-from-home concept before, it took the global pandemic to deem it essential. Imagine running an organisation embracing remote-work but where the HR [...]

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28 Aug

Work from home – wellness

Working from home has become the new norm in 2020 and this adjustment calls for work from home wellness tips.  Many are teleworking full-time for the first time, secluded from co-employees, friends and family. Our daily living routines have changed leading to anxiety, stress and strain—physically, mentally, and financially. It is very normal to be stressed. That’s why it is now more important for employees to prioritize their health by practising healthy habits at home in the following ways, Keep a [...]

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23 Aug

TIPS FOR VIRTUAL TRAINING SUCCESS

Virtual coach-led training sessions that are not only cost and time effective but also encourage two-way collaboration. Given the explosion of webinars and other virtual classroom tools, some facilitators struggle to make their virtual training a success.  One might have all participants present but not concentrating. Working from come comes with many distractions that can affect a virtual training session.  Below are effective strategies that you can implement to properly plan and execute a successful virtual training session. Invest in [...]

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