Revolutionising HR: From Personnel Management to Strategic PartnershipI remember the old days when Human Resources (HR) was still called Personnel Management. I detested that word. By default the HR fraternity was considered the administrative resource in a company structure and not adding any real value. However, Human Resources (HR) in South Africa, much like globally, has evolved significantly in response to changes in the world of workAdapt or Obsolete: Lessons from a BlacksmithI recently attended a networking event and the keynote speaker’s topic was: “Using AI to Boost Revenue”. Such an exhilarating topic but the one thing that really stuck with me was the picture of a blacksmith forging a horseshoe and, in the background, through the window, a Model T Ford can be seen. The picture was used to highlight theAva the bakerAva was a passionate baker in a town called Complexville. She drew so much energy from delighting her customers with her baked goodies. As time and word-of-mouth spread her business grew from three to thirty employees. However, with the expansion of her business, it started becoming less fun and felt more like work. She found herself knee-deep in flour and manual time sheets,Meeting Clients where they areIn today’s rapidly evolving business environment, organisations face unique challenges that demand equally unique solutions, especially in the realms of human resources (HR) and payroll. The one-size-fits-all approach is quickly becoming obsolete, as companies recognise the importance of personalised service that meets them precisely where they are. This personalised approach values their unique landscape, pain points, and challenges and crafts
Revolutionising HR: From Personnel Management to Strategic PartnershipI remember the old days when Human Resources (HR) was still called Personnel Management. I detested that word. By default the HR fraternity was considered the administrative resource in a company structure and not adding any real value. However, Human Resources (HR) in South Africa, much like globally, has evolved significantly in response to changes in the world of work
Adapt or Obsolete: Lessons from a BlacksmithI recently attended a networking event and the keynote speaker’s topic was: “Using AI to Boost Revenue”. Such an exhilarating topic but the one thing that really stuck with me was the picture of a blacksmith forging a horseshoe and, in the background, through the window, a Model T Ford can be seen. The picture was used to highlight the
Ava the bakerAva was a passionate baker in a town called Complexville. She drew so much energy from delighting her customers with her baked goodies. As time and word-of-mouth spread her business grew from three to thirty employees. However, with the expansion of her business, it started becoming less fun and felt more like work. She found herself knee-deep in flour and manual time sheets,
Meeting Clients where they areIn today’s rapidly evolving business environment, organisations face unique challenges that demand equally unique solutions, especially in the realms of human resources (HR) and payroll. The one-size-fits-all approach is quickly becoming obsolete, as companies recognise the importance of personalised service that meets them precisely where they are. This personalised approach values their unique landscape, pain points, and challenges and crafts