THE corner office. A coveted space of power, prestige, and a hefty pay cheque. But beneath the veneer of glamour lies a reality that's far less rosy. (more…)
I DON'T think any company has more experience than Volkswagen in extending a model’s lifespan. Just think Citi Golf for starters and all the derivatives that owed their existence to the first-generation Golf. And then think Polo which has been manufactured in South Africa since 1996 and which…
THE Human Resources (HR) landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. HR is embracing the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI's ability to streamline processes, analyse large amounts of data, and automate repetitive tasks has several practical applications in HR. (more…)
IT'S not uncommon for the written content of an independent review to differ in tone from the puffery often found in a manufacturer’s publicity material, and that I guess is exactly why you’re reading this piece. (more…)
CORPORATE governance refers to the system of rules, practices, and processes by which a company is directed and controlled. It encompasses the relationships between a company's management, its board of directors, its shareholders, and other stakeholders. (more…)
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ)'s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) recommended that the government removes IMTT on transactions that are intermediated through plastic bank cards and other digital platforms. (more…)
LINE managers play a vital role in implementing and enforcing human resources (HR) policies. They are the ones who interact with employees daily and have the best understanding of the team's needs and challenges. (more…)
Arbitration is the out-of-court resolution of a dispute between two business parties by an unbiased third party, the arbitrator. Arbitration may appear to the uninitiated as the less appealing relative of litigation. (more…)
I SPENT my entire working life in an advertising agency – my wife may disagree and declare that polishing cars took precedence - trying rather hard to help sell other people’s offerings, so I’m rather familiar with what I will call “hyperbole” when it comes to descriptive terms.…