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One of our best 2016 MBA theses on adoption of human resources analytics

A diagnostic model for adoption of human resources analytics in local subsidiaries : Study focused on multi-national enterprises (MNEs) in Sub-Saharan Africa By:  Kenneth Wanyoto, 2017 Source: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/288180 ABSTRACT: Front-line managers and HR practitioners are principal implementers and gatekeepers of HR practice in organisations and as such, the survival of HR analytics is dependent on […]
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Could Saudi Arabia become a holiday destination?

By: John McKenna October 03, 2017 Source: https://www.weforum.org

Five ways mobile technology can help in humanitarian emergencies

By: Mats Granryd August 22, 2017 Source: https://www.weforum.org

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What motivates employees more: Rewards or punishments?

By: Tali Sharot Source: https://hbr.org/2017/09/what-motivates-employees-more-rewards-or-punishments?utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social The 18th-century polymath Jeremy Bentham once wrote, “Pain and pleasure govern us in all we do, in all we say, in all we think.” Modern neuroscience strongly supports Bentham’s intuition. The brain’s limbic system, which is important for emotion and motivation, projects to the rest of the brain, influencing every aspect […]
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4 reasons small business owners should let millennials have their way

By: Carol Roth January  31, 2017 Source: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/288180 If the millennial generation had its own logo, it might have an image of a smart phone superimposed over a participation trophy, right? Not so fast. If the stereotypical view of millennials has you worried about the future of your small business, it’s time to open your […]
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Quote of the day

By: Brainy Quote Source: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/j/johnfkenn130752.html

SA banks: An industry overview by the numbers

By: Business Live September 28, 2017 Source: https://www.businesslive.co.za/fm/fm-fox/numbers/2017-09-28-sa-banks-an-industry-overview-by-the-numbers/?platform=hootsuite

Two questions to help you become more successful in life, according to a Harvard professor

By: Shana Lebowitz August 4, 2017 Source: https://www.weforum.org Michael Phelps and Winston Churchill make early appearances in Eric Barker’s book, “Barking Up the Wrong Tree.” Barker uses them as prime examples of people who succeeded because of — not in spite of — their eccentricities. Phelps has an unusual body type; Churchill was a “paranoid loose […]
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AI Gains Ground With IT and Business Leaders

By: Samuel Greengard September 27, 2017 Source: http://www.baselinemag.com/innovation/ai-gains-ground-with-it-and-business-leaders.html The opportunities to put AI to work include high-level strategic decision-making, customer service, product development, marketing, cyber-security and much more. Operating smarter and cost-effectively is the goal of every organization. But gaining deep insights into activities, events and processes is often a daunting task—particularly as the data deluge […]
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