The art of thinking independently together

Diversity. What does this actually mean?

Let us take a moment and imagine a scenario where every one you meet, shares the same viewpoints, opinions, and perspectives as you. Sure there is nothing wrong with associating likeminded people but how far can it go? Until it starts feeling mundane.

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Ready to Roleplay?

Majority of us have been a part of some school drama play, pretending to be a character from the 1600s written by Shakespeare at least once in our life. If that does not resonate with you, then you probably have been on the other side of the fence and watched a play instead. Roleplay goes beyond just a play, especially when it comes to the HR side of things. The concept can be practiced in the workplace to improve many different aspects, such as, employee-manager cohesiveness, self-awareness, staff training and prompt creative feedback.

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Generation-proof HR software – what Gen Z expects from their candidate experience

The black and white frame that once held all things HR has been broken into during the last decade or two, simply by the entrance of technology combined with the generational changes. Over time, the process driven system that ran the business world got taken over by the experience dominant culture. Different generations walked into workplace, defining the ever-changing dynamics of the business world that come with many requirements. So, the boxed-up recruitment process of the years gone by got a new and exciting look, satisfying the cravings of all generations with the introduction of HR software. That took the paper trail, bias decisions and stagnant processes and transformed it into a structured and accommodating process. So, here’s what changed, what stayed the same and what’s new in HRIS to help new, old and the up and coming generations of the diverse workplace.

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Tick tock goes the attendance clock! – Tech takeover on attendance management

Are you still on the card swipes or have you moved forward to fingerprints, to capture your employee attendance? The tech storm seems to have taken over all things HR, yet, somehow attendance seems to be one yet not impacted. This seems to be one of those elements of HRIS that have been left out of the many updates and upgrades that have come through. HR software has been primed and polished over the years, although some parts of it are still in the dark almost hiding from the changes that are on the way. Although it may seem like attendance is the same old attendance it was a few years ago, things have changed. HRIS being the care giver of employee wellbeing have focused more on attendance on the low-key side with the security elements in mind to ensure greater protection and effectivity to its users. So, what really changed? Well a lot’s coming that’s for sure. Prepare yourself for the HRIS takeover that is going take you on a safe and productive journey.

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