What do we mean when we say top talent? We mean high-performing employees estimated to deliver eight times more productivity than other employees. You will agree that individuals like this are hard-to-find in every field. Understandably, they are in high demand; consequently, many are always on the lookout for good opportunities. The question is, is […]
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Maintaining an excellent employee experience throughout an employee lifecycle is a crucial responsibility of organisations. And when done right, businesses reap the rewards in the form of increased customer satisfaction which improves customer retention, and ultimately, revenue. This article focuses on helping you understand a crucial aspect of payroll that ensures quality employee experience when
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At the heart of the matter, HR professionals have only one purpose: increasing employee performance and delivering on organisational goals. Whether that means sourcing and hiring the best talent or creating an environment in which talent can thrive, every plan and every step that HR takes must deliver on the mandate above. Consequently, since the
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Finding top talent is one of the most difficult challenges HR professionals face, and the good news is that they don’t have to go about it alone. By creating an employee referral program within your organisation, you should be able to leverage the robust network of other top talents on your team of employees. Just
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As a small business owner, you most likely have a lot on your plate and overseeing payroll— as essential as it is—only serves to consume more time than you can afford to spare. A sound system should comprise payroll software features that are robust, easy to configure, and flexible enough to manage and automate payments
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How well are your HR initiatives impacting the bottom line of your organisation? Peter Drucker is reputed to have said, “If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.” A plethora of research has confirmed that effective HR practices can make a big difference in the growth of an organisation. A few years ago, when
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The right person is one who possesses the necessary skills and values to thrive in any given role. Hiring the right person for the right job is a tough task. If you’ve ever hired someone who interviewed well and demonstrated the right skills and yet lacked energy and passion for getting the job done, then
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The purpose of any performance appraisal is to provide an employee with adequate feedback on their performance and serve as a basis for modifying or changing their behaviour toward more effective working habits and the desired outcome. Traditionally, performance appraisals are done by the direct supervisor of the employee. However, in the case of a
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Studies show that 60% to 70% of women have been on the receiving end of discrimination and harassment in the workplace at some point during their careers. While these are staggering numbers, the data on discrimination is even more so. A recent survey reported that 70% of respondents indicated that they experienced some discrimination or
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Improving employee efficiency that leads to profitability is the holy grail of every business. And yet, in most organisations, this level of performance is often elusive or sporadic at best. As unpredictable as sustained employee productivity might seem, making minor changes to habits and tools can drastically improve your business’s productivity and work efficiency. This
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