Hiring the multi-skilled to save costs

Hiring the multi-skilled to save costs

The modern business environment seems to be in a constant state of flux – with factors like technology deeply influencing business models and consumer purchasing. As the wants and needs of employees have changed, so have the expectations of employers operating their...
Digital ‘spring clean’ aids productivity

Digital ‘spring clean’ aids productivity

A disorganised office environment or workspace can often hinder productivity and lead to increased time wastage, essentially draining businesses bottom line. The introduction of technology into the workplace was designed, among many other functions, to assist with...
Bleak outlook for SA jobs landscape

Bleak outlook for SA jobs landscape

The landscape for jobs in South Africa doesn’t look good – according to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, opportunities for job seekers will be strongest in the Electricity, Gas & Water Supply and Finance, Insurance, Real Estate & Business...
Three main causes of employee burn out

Three main causes of employee burn out

In the fast-paced modern business environment, stress – and even burn out – has come to be seen as something of a ‘norm’. A 2015 study conducted by international research company Bloomberg ranked South Africa as the second ‘most stressed out’ nation in the...