Navigating a career change in your 30s
Pursuing a career change that aligns with your passions and goals is a courageous and fulfilling endeavour. Of course, this doesn’t mean it comes without challenges.
A Year in Review: 2023 Recap
As we round up the year, we thought it was fitting to look back at 2023 and highlight some of the major events that happened at PPA. So, let’s look back together…
The gig economy and HR: Adapting to the changing workforce
A gig worker can be more than an online freelancer. Many short-term contracts that exist in traditional sectors can be considered gig work; but what does this mean for HR trying to manage such a dynamic workforce?
Outsourcing your HR function is an option for your small business (Part 2)
It would be assumed that your HR function would be internal. However, that doesn’t necessarily need to be the case. Not only is HR outsourcing an option but could even be a great competitive advantage.
Why your small business should have an HR department (Part 1)
When you are a small business owner (micro and small businesses), you are responsible for several roles – but as your business grows, the challenge becomes bringing the right people into your business so that you can focus on the bigger picture. HR can help you with that.
Ethical Outsourcing: what to keep in mind
Choosing an outsourcing partner can be challenging. The values of both companies need to align to get the best experience for all parties involved. It is important to ensure that the running of the company is ethical and up to code with the labour laws of the country of operation.
Data Protection: The Dangers of an Employee Breach
In today’s digital age, data is the greatest commodity one has to offer. As a result, data protection has become a major concern for organisations across industries. However, it is more common for matters on data protection to be dealt with as an afterthought than as key risk area.
Disciplinary Procedures And You – How To Handle Matters With Outsourced Staff
Dealing with disciplinary issues can be challenging, especially when the employees in question are outsourced. But before we get there, let’s cover the bases.
Is HR keeping you up?
Running a business can be frightening. There are several things to keep in mind to ensure its success. That gets further complicated when you factor in people.
Are in-person interviews still the “gold” standard?
The recruitment landscape has changed greatly in the last few years. With in-person interviews becoming less frequent and virtual interviews becoming the new normal. But is that always better?