The CHRO’s Guide to Aligning HR Strategy with Business Goals
For years, HR has been called a strategic partner, yet aligning HR with business goals remains aspirational rather than operational in many organisations. While HR leaders contribute to strategic discussions, the true measure of their impact lies in HR execution, turning plans into measurable business results. HR, like finance and operations, must operate with rigour, […]
HR Automation: Streamlining Processes with Cloud HR Software
The world has evolved, and manual approval workflows and paper-based HR processes no longer meet the needs of organisations looking to scale. This is where HR automation steps in—transforming HR operations by simplifying, speeding up, and optimising workflows using cloud HR software. The power of automation lies in its ability to manage repetitive tasks with […]
Unlocking Value: Measuring the ROI of HR Initiatives
HR isn’t just about hiring, payroll, and compliance anymore—it’s a strategic powerhouse that can drive business success. But here’s the challenge: how do you prove it? In a world where every department is expected to show measurable results, HR leaders need to go beyond intuition and demonstrate the tangible value of their initiatives. Whether you’re […]
PAYE, Bands and Tax Filings in Kenya
In our previous article, we discussed various components of payroll in Kenya, with a particular focus on statutory deductions. We explored how these deductions, including the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax, are essential aspects of the payroll process. PAYE, an acronym for “Pay As You Earn,” is a mandatory tax deducted directly from an […]
Five Common HR Challenges and How to Deal with Them
Interestingly, many employees seem to hold the opinion that the HR team does not do much more than hiring and firing staff. That opinion couldn’t be further from the truth. There’s a lot of depth and breadth to the functions of the HR unit, ranging from activities like compensation and benefits, employee engagement, overseeing performance management, and so many more. As […]
10 Must-have Human Resources Policies
Human resources policies protect the company and employee interests. They cut across employee relations and welfare, safety and health in the workplace, use of company equipment, and so many other elements that impact the business’s overall productivity. To maintain standards across board and prevent reputation damage, it is best practice for businesses to have clearly defined human resources policies regardless of the organisation’s size.    Benefits of HR policies  It provides a uniform structure  Whether there […]
10 Must-have Human Resources Policies for Effective Employee Management
Human resources policies protect the company and employee interests. They cut across employee relations and welfare, safety and health in the workplace, use of company equipment, and so many other elements that impact the business’s overall productivity. To maintain standards across board and prevent reputation damage, it is best practice for businesses to have clearly defined human resources policies regardless of the organisation’s size.    Benefits of HR [Human resource] policies  1. It provides a uniform structure: […]
Pro Tips to Help You Successfully Pitch HR Software to Your Boss
Managing human resources is a big responsibility, the scope of which varies by organisation. HR functions range from intensive, recurring tasks like recruitment, compensation & benefits, performance management, learning, and development, among others. The tasks domiciled under these HR functions can be a lot to manage manually, especially in large or agile organisations. With HR […]
What Are the Best Practices for Storing HR Data?
The way your organisation’s HR data is stored can affect how competently your HR department works. Properly storing HR data can help the organisation make financial and workforce-related projections for the company. Additionally, analysing reports and trends from data can help the organisation notice and eliminate obstacles to improved performance. Effectively storing HR data can […]
6 Ways to Save Time And Money in Your HR Department
HR activities like hiring, onboarding, performance review, learning management, etc, are essential to business growth, but these activities are often capital intensive and time-consuming. Besides saving up on time and money, streamlining your HR processes can help your HR department work more effectively, improve compliance, eliminate payroll errors, and enhance reporting capabilities. Here are six […]
