Workplace 2020

AI takes root in recruitment sector

Dec 13, 2016

A growing trend in the recruitment sector is machine learning, with this form of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used globally to focus recruitment efforts and actively target top candidates.

Annual reviews vs performance management

Dec 7, 2016

While there are signs of change, organisations must move faster to revitalise performance management to adequately support the workforce of the future, says Accenture Consulting's Dr. Roze Phillips

Capturing hearts, minds of Millennials

Oct 24, 2016

It’s a known fact that customers, partners and employees choose to engage with companies that are relevant and speak the same language as them. But what makes you relevant to the generation that has everything?

Opinion Piece: Busting breathalyser myths

Oct 24, 2016

Some people think it’s possible to cheat by hiding the scent of alcohol so they eat foods with a strong aroma, like garlic, onion or breath mints - but there's no way to beat a breathalyser test.

CFOs under threat as cyber-risks take off

Oct 3, 2016

Given the connectedness of organisations today, cyber security has become a fundamental part of business, and chief financial officers need to take note -it's a big mistake to relegate cyber security to the CIO office.

CIO dilemma: Breached data levels are up

Sep 20, 2016

Data breaches are going to happen and companies need to shift from a total reliance on breach prevention to strategies that help them secure the breach.

Digital ‘spring clean’ aids productivity

Sep 6, 2016

Digital disorganisation can often hinder productivity and lead to increased time wastage, essentially draining the business’ bottom line. Time for a spring clean?

Security skills shortage needs new approach

Sep 1, 2016

We can invest in skills training and risk losing staff to higher-paying positions. Or we don’t train and risk them going for better opportunities, leaving the business exposed and without sufficient skills to protect the network.

How micro-jobbing can impact the economy

Aug 16, 2016

Micro-jobbing taps into the idea of the gig economy – providing a platform for businesses and brands to breakdown large projects into small tasks or “jobs” that anyone can complete and be reimbursed for.

Workplace stress: Good, bad and truth

Aug 15, 2016

Today's business leaders are required to know far more about their employees to be able to determine which are the innovators, the leaders, the high performers and the quiet, backbone-of-the-company members.

Give employees reasons to stay

Jul 26, 2016

Regular dialogue with employees is essential. The days of annual reviews are long gone; today’s employees need to feel they are both appreciated and that their needs are understood.

ICT leads telcos digital transformation

Jul 26, 2016

Telco transformation involves partner ecosystem management – delivering he best of breed; ensuring support for third party services; and ensuing end to end delivery of services.

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