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1 month ago | 
theindependent.co.zw | Memory Nguwi |Tafadzwa Mhlanga |Mthandazo Nyoni |Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
AS a consultant who has worked on numerous job evaluation projects, I have observed a recurring challenge: many leaders and executives do not fully understand why a job evaluation is conducted. Job evaluation serves as a systematic method to determine the relative worth of different positions within an organisation. Many leaders often see it as a box-ticking exercise — a process to grade jobs and move on. But job evaluation serves a much bigger purpose.
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1 month ago | 
theindependent.co.zw | Memory Nguwi |Tatira Zwinoira |Tinashe Kairiza |Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
MANY companies are criticised for paying top executives excessively while underpaying lower-level employees. Having worked with salary data for years, I find it surprising how often this happens — even when companies have access to market information. Poor salary structures, uninformed pay decisions and unsustainable wage policies can lead to talent loss, low morale, and financial strain. First rule of payThe first rule of pay is simple: do not offer salaries you cannot afford in the long-run.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
newsday.co.zw | Memory Nguwi
RECRUITMENT is one of the most critical responsibilities in human resources (HR), directly impacting an organisation’s long-term success.
However, it is also one of the most vulnerable areas to corruption and bias. Across industries, hiring practices are often tainted by favouritism, nepotism and unethical behaviours.
These issues undermine fairness, reduce organisational performance, and erode trust within teams.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
theindependent.co.zw | Memory Nguwi |Tinashe Kairiza |Julia Ndlela |Mthandazo Nyoni
RECRUITMENT is one of the most critical responsibilities in human resources (HR), directly impacting an organisation’s long-term success. However, it is also one of the most vulnerable areas to corruption and bias. Across industries, hiring practices are often tainted by favouritism, nepotism and unethical behaviours. These issues undermine fairness, reduce organisational performance, and erode trust within teams.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
fingaz.co.zw | Memory Nguwi
THE most popular method used by organisations to select employees is the interview. Despite this popularity, scientific evidence shows that the interview method is the most unreliable way to select employees. So why is it popular, why is it unreliable and what can be done about these shortcomings?
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
theindependent.co.zw | Memory Nguwi |Julia Ndlela |Tinashe Kairiza |Tendai Makaripe
Strategic decisions are the backbone of any organisation, shaping the direction and long-term success of a business. However, errors in strategic decision-making can have profound and sometimes irreversible effects on a company’s performance. A research paper from the Academy of Management outlines key strategic decision errors that can lead to organisational decline and, in some cases, disaster. The paper is titled Decision Errors, Organisational Iatrogenesis and Error of the 7th Kind.
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Dec 20, 2024 | 
theindependent.co.zw | Memory Nguwi |Julia Ndlela |Tinashe Kairiza |Tendai Makaripe
For decades, organisations have grappled with the question of how many direct reports a manager can effectively oversee. This concept, known as “span of control”, has significant implications for organisational structure, efficiency, and performance. A comprehensive review of scientific literature conducted by the Centre for Evidence-Based Management (CEBMa) in 2021 sheds new light on this important topic, challenging long-held assumptions and providing nuanced insights for modern organisations.
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
newsday.co.zw | Memory Nguwi
Opinion THIS article is based on the national salary survey report and sectoral survey reports produced by Industrial Psychology Consultants.
The Zimbabwean compensation landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, challenging long-held assumptions about sectoral pay leadership.
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
theindependent.co.zw | Memory Nguwi |Freeman Makopa |Melody Chikono |Tinashe Kairiza
In today’s fast-paced digital world, recruiting the right talent efficiently is critical to business success. Organisations are under constant pressure to optimise their recruitment strategies to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful ally in this mission, reshaping how companies source, engage, and onboard candidates.
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Nov 22, 2024 | 
newsday.co.zw | Memory Nguwi
PERFORMANCE management remains one of the most misunderstood and misapplied practices in organisations worldwide.
Despite its critical role in driving business outcomes, most systems fall woefully short of their promise.
The issue is not a lack of tools, frameworks, or buzzwords but a deeper disconnect between strategy and the everyday actions of employees.
