How HR managers can manage the current labour and skills shortage
Research suggests that chief executives have been more concerned about the skills shortage now than at any point in previous years. Indeed, the skills shortage is an issue of concern for employers as well as employees. This shortage of skilled workforce, especially in the technology industry, is having a negative spill-over effect for many organisations […]
How Talent Acquisition strategy has changed in the post-Covid era
Finding the ideal candidate to fill vacant positions is a formidable challenge in talent acquisition today. Employers are complaining that they are unable to find and retain good employees. The problem has become acute in the aftermath of the pandemic. According to a ManpowerGroup survey, nearly 7 in 10 companies have reported difficulty hiring in […]
What does an HR manager really do? Myths, perceptions, reality
There are many persisting myths about the human resources department in corporate organizational structures. These myths prevent employees from reaching out to HR representatives, or worse still, cause needless resentment toward them. The outcome is detrimental, for both employees as well as the organisation. Professionals who work in HR are already aware that these false […]
Bring Value to your Workforce – Modernize your HR function
Several developing countries are facing a ‘new normal’ characterized by current economic uncertainty. In contrast, emerging countries are flourishing as the growing middle categories create a new pool of customers. HR operations not only support the business strategy. They also contribute by developing new staffing models which match the modern workforce, support offshore talent. They are […]
Human Resource Management in Digital Age – Key Challenges, Scope & Possible Solutions
What is Human Resource Management? Whether you’re talking about the advent of Internet-based businesses or the explosive popularity of globalized outsourcing, it’s undeniable that the business landscape has seen massive changes in the last ten years. Companies and enterprises that have existed since then will need to start adopting technology suitable to the digital age. […]