Can Human Resource Management Enhance Your Business’ Profitability?

Also known as human capital, human resources, is the pool of talent and skills that propel a company towards growth and new targets. Human resource management is a valuable skill that needs to be generated if you want to get the most out of your human capital. This article addresses the commonly asked question “what

Setting Your Human Capital Strategy for 2013

Human capital planning is the method through which an organisation creates an integrated network of human capital plans, policies and practices. In order to be effective the human capital strategy needs to be aligned with the organisational mission, goals and objectives through the analysis, planning, investment and management of human capital programs. The plan forms

Work Life Balance in 2013

If you thought your love affair with your smart phone and your ability to work a 20-hour day made you a super employee, think again. New research is uncovering just how destructive the forces that keep us connected to our jobs really are in non-work hours. If you want to maintain your sanity this year,

Join The SAODN (South African Organisation Development Network )

As the voluntary Communication and Membership Director for the SAODN I would like to you to consider professional membership and affiliation with the South African Organisation Development Network. The South African Organisation Development Network (SAODN) is a not-for-profit company which actively promotes the practice, and sets the standards, of organisational development in South Africa and

Team Building As A Process Of Growth At The Start Of The Year

Investing in team building is a crucial step for your organisational strategy and success. How seriously does your organisation take having fun? While there are sceptics out there who may not believe in the value of team building, it is important to take note that there have not yet been any studies done to find

The Importance of Work Life Balance for Organisational Development

Things are looking up for professionals in pursuit of that evasive work-life balance. It’s not all one-sided either: experts tell us that balance is just as good for organisational development as it is for staff morale. Here are some facts and figures… The Stats Are Positive From An Organisational Development Point of View According to
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Integrating Performance Management at Organisational and Individual Levels

Now considered a reactionary method of employee management, performance reviews and appraisals are dirty words in many corporate organisations because of  their negative connotations and associations. It’s not conducive to fostering confidence if employees need to sit through a session telling them about the areas they have failed throughout the year and it’s a risky

Team Effectiveness and Change Management

Effective leadership is about driving team members to facilitate change management. It is through human resources that we can put the theories of change management into practice and see results. Structuring team work around change is what takes change management out of the theoretical realm and puts it into action, at all levels within an

Having Fun At Work – Unleashing Creativity and Innovation Through Your HR Strategy

Generating a fun and engaging culture in your workplace is an important part of your HR strategy. In fact, for those who want to be a little more progressive, it might be one of the objectives of your HR strategy. The benefits of encouraging your staff to have fun at work are endless: it cultivates

The Role of Futurist Thinkers in Organisational Development

The local business landscape appears to hold a lot of potential for 2013, with reports that September and October 2012 have seen fewer year on year liquidations and that confidence is high for small and medium-sized business owners. The results of this year’s Census have also highlighted how exponentially our major cities are growing, specifically