The more I observe brilliant people, the more I notice that one distinguishing characteristic they have is insatiable curiosity. Intellectual curiosity ranks as one of the most productive and powerful qualities that any person has. It adds dimension, context, and passion. To embrace its uncertainty brings excitement, opportunity & pleasure to one’s life. In my […]

Selecting the right candidate for the job is nothing without a proper employee onboarding program. We know well that the success of any recruitment strategy depends on a rigorous selection process. But it doesn’t stop there. Employee Onboarding, the last step of the recruitment process, is fundamental to guarantee this success and avoid any disillusion […]

In the business world, many strategic and technological changes are set by a CEO and other senior management professionals. These are the parties who understand the budget restraints and have the ability to pick and choose what an enterprise invests in. However, there are times when change must be led by individual departments. Take HR, […]

It is fair to say that every business is different. From the corporate level to the employee level, there are always clear nuances that set one enterprise apart from the other. These are often described as competencies – the various skills, abilities, experience, personality traits and motivators that contribute to someone performing well in their […]

  The current economic climate is asking all of us to deliver measurable results, demonstrate value and justify decisions. For the HR professional, this spells an opportunity to enhance the role of a strategic business partner. However, to be truly effective in this regard, there is a requirement for accurate and relevant metrics. These metrics […]

If you haven’t started the migration (or should I say integration), to social, mobile, analytics, and cloud technologies, it’s time to pull your fingers out of your ears and stop that loud singing. Disruptive technologies on these platforms are changing the way HR works. But it’s more than that. They’re changing the way we work, […]

Reflecting upon my career as challenger, innovator & leader, I can safely say that no single idea or business strategy has generated the kind of power that empathy delivers. Empathy transcends leadership, culture, innovation and marketing, as the key driving force in today’s communications ecosphere. Whilst I recognise the concept of empathy might not align […]

Research shows too many employees are subjected to complex HR processes. The following tips offer simple solutions to ensure your staff are comfortable.