by Dianne Bayley | Apr 29, 2019 | Workplace 2020
In the 1990s, organisations began outsourcing specific business activities , mainly as a cost-saving measure. Functions not related to their core business – accounting, human resources, data processing, security and maintenance – were contracted out to...
by Dianne Bayley | Jul 3, 2017 | Sustainability
By Reggie Nxumalo, GM, Philips Lighting Southern Africa In recent times, technological development and disruptive innovation has shifted into top gear, resulting in the creation of solutions such as self-driving cars, artificial intelligence, big data analytics and 3D...
by Dianne Bayley | Feb 2, 2017 | Features
By Karl Götte, Head of Standard Bank Commercial Banking China is currently going through a tough phase in its development, but it is applying some clever tactics that should fire up its economic engine once again. As a critical trading partner, Africa should take heed...
by Dianne Bayley | Jun 7, 2016 | Workplace 2020
Richard Branson once said; “There is no magic formula for a great company culture. The key is just to treat your staff how you would like to be treated”. Something so simple, yet so complex when it comes to staff interaction in this day and age. Liane McGowan, Founder...
by Dianne Bayley | May 2, 2016 | Workplace 2020
By Candace van Zyl, marketing manager, QuickEasy Software “Productivity and growth of productivity must be the first economic consideration at all times, not the last. That is the source of technological innovation, jobs and wealth.” ~ William E. Simon The longer I’ve...
