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23Jul

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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 ...

Hybrid work: How to create a digital transformation strategy that actually works

The working world has changed drastically. Today, survey after survey shows workers want a hybrid work model. But what does the future workplace look like and how can organisations create a digital transformation journey that fits the new paradigm? Marilyn Moodley, Country Leader for South Africa and WECA (West, East, Central Africa) at digital transformation specialist SoftwareONE, says the working landscape has changed forever. “While the idea of a digital workplace has been taking shape for several years, the start of the pandemic accelerated the trend where we witnessed over three years’ worth of digital transformation in just three months. Organisations across the globe are trying to fine-tune their hybrid work environment. Doing so often requires a faster transition to a digital wor...

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...