
Digital Dummy – It’s a Career Killer
Checking and acknowledging online communications, searching for information, accessing cloud based files, understanding internal network management systems… Nowadays being digitally literate is not just an asset but also a necessity; a requirement to navigating and working in the modern world in which we live. What defines digital literacy? • Casey & Bruce (2010) define digital literacy as, ‘the awareness attitude and ability of individuals to appropriately use digital tools

Good Intention, Poor Execution – Why most companies fail to attract talent
Human Resources is a major element in both the development and success of many companies. Arguably, within the HR function, the acquisition and retention of talent is one of, if not the most, pivotal roles that it may perform. However, in reality, while all companies have good intentions, an inability to overcome hiring challenges restricts their level of success in attracting high quality candidates (measured by skill level, aptitude and cultural alignment). The rationale be

How Data is Transforming HR
Well and truly into the New Year there are many opportunities to be had. In this week’s article, we introduce you to Big Data and explore a few select ways in which it can help develop your organisation's HR. What is Big Data? Big Data in HR refers to the use of the multitude of data sources available to your organisation, including those that are not usually associated with HR. This may include advanced analytic platforms; cloud based services; and visualisation tools to eva

New Year, New Career?
The New Year has just begun and for many January is not only a time for celebration but a time for reflection. It is a time for us to look back on ourselves, to see our highlights and lowlights, successes and failures, and obtain an insight into where we would like to see ourselves in 2016. At the beginning of each and every New Year there arises the opportunity for change. Individuals are able to set their goals and aspirations for the coming months. In essence, it is a fres