EPISODE 138: POSITIONING FOR ORGANISATIONAL SUCCESS IN 2025 AS HR PROFESSIONALS
To discuss organisational success, the first step is to define what success means for each organisation. Every business is established for a unique purpose, some are profit-driven, others operate as non-profit entities, and some, like government institutions, exist solely to provide services to the public. Positioning organisations for success involves identifying the essence and purpose…
EPISODE 136: HR BUDGETS AND COST MANAGEMENT
The importance of Human Resource (HR) budgets and cost management in preparation for 2025 When discussing HR budgets, planning is just as crucial as budgeting for any other operational area in an organisation. It forms the foundation of why organisations succeed. An HR budget outlines the financial resources allocated to human resources activities within a…
EPISODE 135: DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING (DEIB) AS A TOOL FOR ORGANISATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in the context of workplace culture sustainability Workplace culture and sustainability are key factors that define an organisation. Every organisation invests in sustainability to ensure that its resources, especially human resources, are aligned with its vision and mission, enabling continuity in business operations. When discussing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion(DEI),…
EPISODE 132: TOPIC: HR METRICS AND ANALYTICS FOR VALUE CREATION
What is HR Metrics and how does it differ from the traditional HR Performance indicators? Human Resource (HR) metrics are the measures we use to assess the performance and impact of the HR department, highlighting the value it brings to the organisation. These metrics serve as a framework connecting HR’s functions to the organisation’s overall…
EPISODE 126: AN INTRAPRENEURAL MINDSET- THE ORGANISATIONAL GAME CHANGER
What exactly is an intrapreneurial mindset and how is it different from an entrepreneurial mindset? This concept is highly intriguing, and if entrepreneurs fully focus on it, it could significantly accelerate the growth of their organisations. An intrapreneur is an employee who takes full ownership of their work and is self-driven. They drive innovation, seek…
EPISODE 125: INCORPORATING A DECENT WORK AGENDA TO ENABLE SUSTAINABLITY IN ORGANISATIONS
Overview A decent work agenda describes an agenda for the development of people who come together for a purpose and work towards achieving a common goal. For example, when people gather to “bake bread”, providing services in a studio or engaging an audience as a guest speaker. All these must be done with decency and…
EPISODE 124: PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AS A STRATEGIC LEVER FOR ORGANISATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY
Performance management from the perspective of organisational sustainability is an ongoing strategic process that should align the performance of individuals and teams with the organisation’s long-term goals. It is centered on achieving immediate business results while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This includes fostering innovation and maintaining ethical practices, all with the goal of…
EPISODE 122: GLOBAL DISRUPTION: REMAINING RELEVANT AND SUSTAINABLE IN AN ERA OF RAPID AND EXPONENTIAL CHANGE
Global Disruption is quite the mantra on everybody’s lip in recent times, what does ‘Global Disruption’ mean for a business entity or an individual? When we talk about global disruption, we relate to the significance and impacts that innovation, technology and business products can have on existing industries. This impact may result in displacement of…
EPISODE 121: TALENT MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE BUSINESS GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY
What talent management entails and why it is crucial for business growth and sustainability Talent is defined as the innate abilities and dexterities within a human or institutional set up. It encompasses the totality of skills, abilities, and capabilities of an individual within the framework of an organisation. Therefore, it is essential for organizations to…
EPISODE 120: RETHINKING THE EMPLOYEE VALUE PROPOSITION IN A POST- PANDEMIC WORLD
Overview We have had groundbreaking events in our history generally as human beings, one of which was the 2020 pandemic. The period beyond 2020 is the post-pandemic period, which makes it very significant, as a lot has changed in the way we currently work. Therefore, Strategies employed in managing human resources has changed. Also, the…
