The Future of Human Resources

How Technology is Changing the Human Resources Industry

In 2019, we will have access to more technology and programs than ever before. Each year new systems get released to help streamline our human resources systems and make us even more efficient at our jobs. While digital scheduling systems have been around for quite some time and have drastically improved our ability to manage many employees’ schedules, it can be argued that not every aspect of Human Resources should be digitized. With this renewed emphasis on technology in 2019, are we at risk of losing the ‘human’ in Human Resources?

Amendments to Labor Relations Legislation in South Africa

The current President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, enacted into law a new national minimum wage which came into effect on January 1, 2019.The new rate is 20 Rand per hour and is meant for employees of all industries except domestic workers and farm workers.

Developments in the Dutch Balanced Employment Market

The Balanced Employment Act seeks to bring some equilibrium between permanent and flexible employment contracts in The Netherlands, thereby introducing amendments to benefit both employees and their employers.

Whistleblower Protection Legislation to Increase in Europe

For a long time, whistleblowers all over the world have received inadequate protection, especially at the government level. Europe is planning to change that trend.