THE economy has experienced significant changes since July 2018. The introduction of the Transitional Stabilisation Programme by Finance and Economic Development minister Mthuli Ncube, followed by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s monetary policy, has brought about new challenges for businesses. These policy changes have resulted in new challenges…

INDUSTRIAL Psychology Consultants (IPC) carried out a survey on payment of salaries in foreign currency. The aim of the survey was to determine the prevalence of payment of salaries in hard currency and how companies are financing this. (more…)

THE classic pay philosophy is to provide salaries that will attract and retain qualified employees and to motivate employees to direct their efforts towards achieving the goals of the organisation. The strategy by which this is achieved lies at the centre of your remuneration strategy. (more…)

INDUSTRIAL Psychology Consultants (IPC) recently carried out a survey to evaluate experiences and perceptions of students with regards to industrial attachment. Most degree programmes have a mandatory industrial attachment period where students are expected to get hands on industry work experience for about 12 months. (more…)

INDIVIDUAL personality refers to our general attitude and behaviour across situations. It is largely hereditary and partly childhood experience. Personality is a permanent disposition. Do not expect to change anyone’s personality regardless of what you do to them. If you hire someone with a bad personality, you will…

THERE are various types of leave that are normally provided by employers. Some of the leave types are statutory and others are non-statutory, that is, they are provided at the goodwill of the employer. (more…)

THE human resources department is still struggling to assert its authority although tremendous progress has been made. Its biggest challenge is the inability to show its value through objective evidence. The key question always is how human resources practices are impacting positively on the business. (more…)

IF ORGANISATIONS could ensure that at least 90 percent of all roles are staffed on merit, very few organisations would be struggling with performance. Listening to people and academic discussions in Zimbabwe, you get a feeling that this could be one of the challenges facing our economy. (more…)

ZIMBABWEAN employers have traditionally offered their employees a number of benefits to attract and retain them. It is incumbent upon employers to periodically check if their perks are in line with what employees need and their ability to pay and sustain such benefits. (more…)