What CEOs Want From HR: Aligning Human Capital With Business Strategy

HR professionals are frequently squeezed into the tight spot of simultaneously managing employees’ and management’s expectations on the same issues.  Due to the unique role of HR, they are largely viewed by employees and management alike as a group that supports ‘the other side’. Employees see HR as only looking out for the interests of […]
Oil & Gas: Optimising Your Hiring Timeline

The average time it takes to fill open positions is 42 days, but this varies by industry. It’s safe to assume that time to fill in the oil and gas industry is longer than the general average. Hiring new talent can benefit your company as they come with new ideas, skills, knowledge, experiences, attitudes and […]
The Role of HR in Bridging the Skills Gap in the Manufacturing Industry

Mundane and repetitive work has become one that needs analytical and problem-solving skills. New technologies such as the Industrial Internet of Things are being used to optimise resources, analyse cross-facility operations, ensure predictive and proactive maintenance of assets, monitor manufacturing operations in real-time, and in areas like supply-chain visibility and safety. This way, plant managers […]
6 Strategies to Building a Strong Company Culture

A strong company culture helps companies attract and retain the best talent. It also promotes productivity, job satisfaction, employer branding, and even supports the improvement of the organisation’s communication process. Organisational culture seems like an intangible concept, but there is no doubt when a company has a good or poor culture in force. A company’s culture […]
10 Must-Have Modules in Your Organisation’s HRMS

Without HR software, managing human resources is no small task, as HR professionals will confirm. From the process of recruitment, onboarding, training, and even all the way to employee exit, HR professionals juggle many balls in the daily execution of their duties. HR professionals tend to have their time tied up with the essential tasks, […]