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23Jul

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

Business

Beyond the HR buzzwords

The fleeting trends vs the real shifts impacting employee satisfaction and organisational success In just a few short years, the way people view and engage with work, workplaces and their careers has shifted. Remote work, the return to the office, hybrid work, the entrance of AI into the mainstream, and a multitude of other changes make understanding the genuine needs of a diverse, intergenerational talent pool both a challenging and exciting prospect for HR professionals and their organisations, says Alison Palmer, Head of Human Resources at Dariel Software. Minding the generation gap Much has been said about the characteristics of the different generations and their approaches to work and their employers, from Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. What perhaps isn’t as clear is how ...

7Apr

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

Business

9 things SME’s can do to look after their staff during the cost of living crisis

As the cost of living crisis continues, employers must recognise the importance of supporting their employees during these challenging times. From both a business and human perspective. Financial stress can significantly impact employee wellbeing, job satisfaction, and productivity. As a result, many organisations are taking steps to provide support and alleviate some of the financial concerns faced by their staff. Beyond being morally right to support employees during times of economic hardship, there are also business benefits. Employee performance experts at Weekly10 summated their 9 tips so that businesses can support their employees during tough economic times: Focus on employee engagement Prioritise employee wellbeing Be transparent with employees Look to build resilie...

13Apr

By Andrew BroughNo Comments

Business, Main

Leaders In A Hybrid World Of Work

Andrew Brough Although some organisations were successfully navigating the challenges of remote work and distributed teams way before the pandemic, the last 12 months have highlighted issues that leaders cannot ignore. In the recent 2021 Work Trend Index report The Next Great Disruption Is Hybrid Work – Are We Ready? Microsoft uncovers some pressing trends. Flexible work is here to stay. The 2021 Buffer State of Remote Work confirms that the top three benefits to working remotely are a flexible schedule, the opportunity to work from anywhere, and not having to commute. In many instances, leaders are out of touch with employees and need a wake-up call. The Microsoft Study shows many people are struggling with isolation, disconnect and digital exhaustion. High productivity is maski...

16Feb

By Pablo MitogoNo Comments

Equatorial Guinea, Main

Reduction Of Personnel For Economic Reasons Vs Suspension Of Employment Contracts: Why Are Companies In Equatorial Guinea Spending Money In Times Of Crisis?

By Pablo Mitogo, Associate Attorney, Centurion Law Group Since the outbreak of COVID-19, many countries have been overwhelmed and the health systems of the most powerful countries have collapsed. The wave of chaos has also reached companies, especially in small economies such as Equatorial Guinea. Many companies have seen their volume of activity decrease drastically, with subsequent cost reductions. The question remains how does a company reduce costs without drowning the company? In recent months we have seen many processes of reduction of employee workforce. Careful observation revealed that companies that reduced workforce for economic reasons suffered penalties of 30 days of salary per year of work for each worker. Consequently, they increased costs rather...