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The once rock-solid labour market is on shaky ground. Are you ready for what’s ahead? For nearly two years, filling open positions has...

Is the traditional Monday – Friday working week soon to become a thing of the past? A report carried out by Anghel and Cohen (2023),...

Tension within the workplace is natural and some conflict is bound to occur. Though some managers may confuse dispute prevention with...

If you’re hiring based on ‘gut feeling,’ you’re likely hiring on the basis of unconscious bias. The best way to prevent yourself from...

Diversity, undoubtedly, is an all-encompassing concept. It goes way beyond gender and includes ethnicity, language, socio-economic...

Diversity in business can bring underrepresented thoughts and experiences to the table, inspiring increased creativity and innovation...

Note: Due to the challenge’s businesses are facing because of COVID-19, the government announced on 17 March that IR35 tax reforms will...

It’s easy to ignore the human resources side of your business when things are flowing smoothly. After all, there are far more pressing...

What is HR compliance? The definition of compliance is the “act of adhering to a particular law or rule or acting according to an...

The term sustainability is used in different aspects to refer to “adequately meeting the needs of the people today without compromising...

Sustainability is becoming more important for all companies, across all industries. 62% of executives consider a sustainability strategy...

People ask me, "Why is human resources important, Kim?" and I always answer, "Because your organisation is about your people. Without...

HR advice for small businesses: 6 tips for success Small businesses can’t always afford a dedicated HR department, so you’re going to...

Building critical skills and competencies continues to top the list of priorities for HR leaders in 2021. Also, on the radar —...

We understand that as a SME business you are faced daily with controlling costs whilst at the same time building your business, managing...

“Employees are a Company’s greatest asset. They’re your competitive advantage. You want to attract and retain the best; provide them with...