We went to town asking a number of business leaders: “What really differentiates competing organisations?” ” With the current rate of technological advancement and innovations, growing access to information and an increasingly shrinking global space, what then would really constitute a competitive advantage for organisations in today’s world of business?”
Interestingly they all responded alike: People! Human Capital! Human Assets! Human Resources!

At the beginning of the year studies predicted one of the game changers in the recruitment sphere to be that 79 percent of organisations will promote talent from within. This means that rather than source external talent, many companies will look to fill key positions with “homegrown” talent.

Organisational design ensures that the performance of all work activities align with the strategy of the organisation. All members of the workforce of an organisation must know and clearly understand the design they make use of.

To achieve this, several principles must be adhered to;

There is a constant improvement in the ways things are done in the work environment. Companies are looking for ways to cut and minimise cost and overhead especially due to the current state of the economy.

In a bid to achieve this, they are often compelled to consult subject matter experts in the areas where improvement is expected.

Talent Assessments are used by employers to influence their hiring and retention decisions. They are used to evaluate the potential of prospective employees and the competencies of existing employees.

Employers use Talent Assessment to determine if a candidate is eligible for a job opening or occupy his current position.

Business success is not achieved by merely drawing up a solid business strategy or possessing the right material resources. A critical component in driving the achievement of organisational goals of the employees.

The human factor—people are the most important piece in the puzzle that improving the results a company posts presents. And people do not refer to average employees who only do what is required or the rank and file of the organisation.

Outsourcing has become increasingly popular as companies grow and their needs start to get more specific, such that the supply for particular positions, is not easily found in the national market. Outsourcing is currently one of the most effective tried-and-tested models for profitable business operations.

Fresh graduates are neophytes in the professional world and more often than not, their lack of experience presents a challenge for organisations who are looking to hire young talent. Because fresh graduates cannot be assessed on the basis of pedigree relating to previous work experience, they are often considered a hiring risk. One which could swing positively or otherwise.