Millennials seems to be the word on the tip of everyone’s tongues when it comes to business. A recent demographic trend, it best describes those professionals who were born in the mid-90s. The question everyone is asking is how will this new generation of young professionals contribute to our society: how will they change the business landscape? How will they interact with the existing workforce?
Read MoreIt is the dream of every company or organisation to acquire and retain highly qualified and dedicated personnel to ensure that optimal performance is attained all the time. When a reported 74% of employees want to walk away from their jobs, it is no wonder that employers value such optimal performance from staff, otherwise known as engaged employees
Read MoreDo we remember what we are trying to do?
With a quick look at differentiation and communication, we ask whether we have lost our way with employer value propositions in Africa.
Read MoreThe questions surrounding millennials in the workplace are becoming more and more common, especially in Africa. Due to the ‘youth bulge’ Africa is experiencing at the moment, businesses must re-evaluate millennials’ position in their organigram and the importance of retaining this talent in recruitment.
Read MoreIn the recruitment function, marketing and communications are some of the core facets that contribute to the growth and success of a business. Marketing mainly involves publicising of the business through different campaigns to make the public aware of the business existence (brand marketing), services offered and what is special about the services.
Read MoreTalent Agenda Series talks to Precious Murena-Nyika about the challenges women face in the African job market and how diversity can drive business in Africa.
Read MoreIn a competitive talent market, employers in Africa continue to seek an edge when engaging and sourcing the best people for their businesses. 2017’s Careers in Africa Employer of Choice Study collates the views of the African professional community to discover the brands who lead the way on the continent this year.
Read MoreThis question may seem simple. And yet, in a world where 51% of the global workforce are not engaged, it seems that now more than ever, employers need to work towards motivating their workforce.
Read MoreWith regional and continental trends moving towards a more mobile workforce, one of the trickiest challenges for African businesses is staff development. Finding the right solution to your challenges can often mean that businesses look outside at the huge opportunities that come with outsourcing. Here we investigate the pros and cons of outsourcing and if, on balance, it is better to develop the talent that you already have within the business.
Read MoreAccording to the UN, Africa’s total population is on a trajectory to hit 2.5 billion by 2050 (around 25% of the total world’s population). Coupled with this rather astonishing fact is what researchers refer to as the ‘youth bulge’: there are an estimated 200 million people aged between 15 and 24 across the continent.
Read MoreIn all businesses and organisations, the performance, success and longevity depends on its leaders. Leaders at different capacities are responsible for the running of the business as well as key decision making that either make or break the business.
Read MoreThere are over 7 billion mobile phone devices in use around the world today. That is almost one device for every person on the planet. And yet fewer than 20 percent of HR companies use mobile phone apps for their HR solutions. Why is this?
Read MoreCapacity development is key to the realisation of potential in all markets, especially those with the potential to develop rapidly like some of the individual markets in Africa. As a development issue, it can often fall to government, agencies or charities, with companies reaping the benefits as goals are achieved.
Read MoreAbout 3 weeks ago Global Career Company has hosted a gathering of Senior business and HR leaders, in preparation, of the Talent Agenda Series Francophone that will take place in Abidjan in September 2017.
Read MoreWhen Obama meets Africa - what this historic visit means for the continent.
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