Blog posts
Soft Skills Needed to Thrive in the Workplace
In an era marked by the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital transformation, many people are increasingly reliant on technology to work effectively and efficiently. While AI ensures 100% accuracy and eliminates human error, it cannot replace the essential...
Do you track your B-BBEE spend?
"How do I track our B-BBEE spend as we grow?" One of the biggest operational shifts for South African businesses whose annual turnover moves through the R10m threshold is the growing relevance of tracking your Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) spend....
When do I need a B-BBEE consultant?
“Where do I start when it comes to B-BBEE?” This is a question we often encounter when we meet with entrepreneurs who have started a small, but growing business and they are faced with pressure to deliver a B-BBEE scorecard for the first time. Businesses...
The benefits of workforce planning
Workforce planning involves analysing, planning, and forecasting the supply and demand of the workforce. This process includes reviewing the current staff, assessing both current and future personnel needs, and identifying gaps between workforce supply and demand....
The Significance of Workforce Planning in the Workplace
While preparing for my presentation at the Workforce Planning Seminar that will be presented by Knowledge Resources on 23 July 2024, I have realised the value of discussing workforce planning, its significance and the benefits it brings to organisations. Workforce...
Peopletech: Leveraging Technology to Optimise Human Capital Management Practices
In today's rapidly changing business environment, the integration of technology and human capital (HC) is more important than ever. At Decusatio Human Capital Solutions, we recognise the transformative power of Peopletech – the strategic integration between technology...
Understanding the Real Costs of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
In today's corporate landscape, addressing sexual harassment in the workplace is not merely a legal obligation; it's a moral imperative. Let's delve into the multifaceted repercussions of such misconduct and explore proactive measures to combat it effectively. Our...
Training solutions for Solar technicians
“Where can we find trained solar technicians and installers or invest in training for them?” With the explosion of rooftop solar playing a material role in the change of the South African energy mix, we have seen a number of people positioning themselves as...
Navigating the Transition: Practical Advice for New Graduates looking for work
As the year unfolds, a lot of professionals are getting ready to start over in their careers, full of hope and expectations for both personal and professional success. But for recent graduates, this is a time of stress, uncertainty, and anxiety—especially considering...
Decusatio and FinMeUp partner on financial education
Innovative new financial education partnership delivers B-BBEE benefits and social impact
A diverse board of directors can be catalyst for growth and success
Are you looking for Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) to add diversity and skills to your board? This is a major challenge in South Africa where boards are dominated by a number of the regular “names” and there are question marks about their ability to exercise...
Nelly Mohale writes for BizCommunity
What are some of the trend to watch out for in the recruitment sector in 2023? Our Head of Human Capital - Nelly Mohale - has written an article for BizCommunity under the title: "#BizTrends2023: Jump on these 3 trends for successful recruitment" The article was...
Nelly Mohale talks youth employability on Newsroom Africa
Youth unemployment and youth employability are major challenges in South Africa. Nelly Mohale – the Decusatio Head of Human Capital – joined Newzroom Afrika to discuss these challenges. She joined host Ntokozo Khumalo and University of Johannesburg Economics...
The 3 benefits of outsourcing recruitment
Human Resource managers and business owners will highlight that one of their single biggest challenges is the war for talent in South Africa. This brings about a great need for streamlining the recruitment process allowing them additional time to focus on fundamental...
South African companies are paying for poor mental health
We came across this interesting opinion piece from Choose Life Specialist Recovery Centre – South Africa’s leading private specialist rehabilitation centre and felt it would be a valuable read for Human Resource (HR) managers
Tips to run a Youth Employment Service (YES) program
The Youth Employment Service (YES) B-BBEE incentive has been one of the most powerful job creation incentives out of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC). It can help businesses move a full 1 or 2 levels on their B-BBEE scorecard. This quote from...
Why the best hire might not have the perfect resume
How much store do you place in the quality of a CV when hiring? With nearly 5 million views, this TEDx talk from Human Resources expert Regina Hartley is a must-watch for HR professionals. Given the choice between a job candidate with a perfect resume and one who has...
Nelly Mohale appointed head of Decusatio Human Capital Solutions
As part of its expansion plans for 2023, advisory firm Decusatio has appointed Nelly Mohale to head up its Human Capital Solutions offering.