We are experiencing a monumental shift with systems involving entirely new capabilities for people and machines – some even call it the ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution’ due to the phenomenal impact across all sectors. These sweeping advancements in technology will require people to augment their...

Artificial Intelligence began to really make an impact for businesses in 2017, with HR departments particularly influenced.

Now, in 2018, with improvements in the economy and unemployment levels declining,  we can expect to see more businesses implementing innovative solutions to...

A leader is best when people barely know they exist, when their work is done, their aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves. - Lao Tzu, Chinese philosopher

Knowing how to spot a good leader isn’t about finding the most qualified, most versatile or most popular employee. It...

Rita is one of 3 HEC Master in Management students to have won the Cornerstone Prize for Best Essay, published here.

In the past, a job was the equivalent of security and peace of mind. An individual could have easily worked in the same industry throughout their entire life without the...

We live in a new age – a digital age that requires companies to move away from their traditional business models and digitally transform. Since the year 2000, over 52% of Fortune 500 companies have disappeared as a result of digital disruption – a clear reflection that it’s time for businesses...

It’s a well-known fact now that over the next 10 years, organisations will face an uphill battle as jobs are redefined and competition for new skills intensifies. Many organisations are searching for the right learning tools and content needed to proactively up-skill and re-skill their workforce...

Throughout the course of history, the meaning of “work” has changed dramatically. In ancient times, working was about doing the most basic activities as a means to survive. It wasn’t until the 18th century and the introduction of capitalist theories, that the term “work” acquired a more positive...

In today’s rapidly evolving world, we have now reached the point where we are no longer limited by computer resources or data, but only by our own imagination in how these can be applied.

One of the biggest recent developments is machine learning. No longer needing to be programmed,...

Not all industries are affected by a skills shortage and often, if you take an existing pool of employees, you can manage them better and improve their skills by using the latest digital tools. For SME’s, however, this proves more difficult.

Anyone who has travelled extensively knows...

Innovation is crucial for keeping HR efficient and is considered the key to attracting potential applicants, and a key way to be more innovative in your recruiting is to be proactive and consider the applicant’s experience during the hiring process.

It’s important that companies inspire...