The true strength of any organisation lies in its people. Although individuals are initially recruited based on their fit there is so much more that enters the front door from day one than just those skills. With each new employee, a complex set of past learning, personal characteristics and non-specific knowledge also accrue to the organisation. ...more

With rising organised crime and the threats associated with identity sharing, corporate SA is continuously looking to improve identity and access management strategies in order to minimise its exposure. ...more

Is the use of polygraph testing in the workplace conclusive or even advisable? Kirsten Halcrow takes a look at the 'dos and dont's' of using this tool correctly in a disciplinary procedure, with reference to relevant Labour Court cases. ...more

The popularity of virtual or cloud-based HCM demonstrates real achievement and shows the level of capability and skills that service providers and solution suppliers must have to innovate and secure market share. Markus Bucher explores this interesting topic. ...more

The media has been filled with reports calling the recruitment industry to change their operational methodologies and justify seemingly exorbitant rates. I have also heard hundreds of complaints from candidates about the increasing efforts by organisations to find exact fits for narrowly defined positions. What can these two divergent issues possibly have to do with each other? It might just be symptoms of a real need to change – both by recruiters and client companies. ...more