Author: Kudzai Derera
Reviewing your Organisational Structures
Organisational structures can be a source of inefficiency that impacts on the ability of the organisation to deliver its mandate. If the process of how structures are designed is not managed properly, and allows for self-interest to dominate, it may encourage managers to engage in empire building. Executives must note that poorly designed structures are […]
Mistakes organisations make when carrying out a skills audit
A skills audit is a process of taking stock of what skills are within the organisation versus what is expected. The skills audit should always cover the following, and this is in order of priority: cognitive ability; organisation specific competencies; technical competencies (specific to each job family or role, for example, finance employees must know […]
We should give organisational culture the seriousness it deserves
Manager and employees always face a dilemma when it comes to expressing their differences at work. Bosses also feel uncomfortable expressing their differences with subordinates. Subordinates feel the pressure to keep silent with their bosses. It is very difficult for managers, for example, to give negative performance feedback to subordinates especially in organisations that place […]
Empower Managers to decide how much their subordinates should earn
It is very sad that in many organisations line managers have no say in how much their subordinates earn. Empower your managers to have a say in how much their subordinates should earn. Doing so will empower your managers and build a performance culture. If the company has a pay structure (showing each grade […]
Productivity Loses as a result of Bank Queues Survey Report
Introduction This report present the results of a survey to find out productivity loses emanating from bank queues currently being experienced in the banking sector as the government struggles to contain an acute cash shortage. Employees have been losing productive time trying to get cash from banks. Summary of Key Findings • 56.53% of the […]
9 “business strategies” that organisations must avoid at all cost
In this article I want to highlight nine (9) things that organisation should avoid at all cost in order to avoid a public fallout with key stakeholders. 1. Increasing salaries with the hope that business performance will increase- Avoid the temptation to increase staff cost with the hope that business performance or economic environment is […]
Never badmouth your employer
Never badmouth your employer. Yes. No matter how tempting it is to speak ill of your employer or colleagues, do not do it. The thing is, very few places of work are all rosy – in fact, I am yet to come across such a place. No matter how terrible your current workplace is, do […]
How to use 360 Degree Feedback for leadership development
Most people wish they could tell their bosses what they really think about them. The 360-degree assessment was designed with that goal in mind – extracting an honest and insightful look at employees and how they work. A 360 degree feedback is an excellent developmental tool, which provides clear and practical insight into how a […]
Job Evaluation and why every organisation needs it
Job evaluation is a systematic way of determining the relative worth of a job within a particular organisation and categorise them into grades. The purpose of embarking on a job evaluation systems is to ensure that there is both internal and external equity in the administration of salaries and benefits. If you have many employees […]
Good Bye to Annual Salary Increases
Zimbabwean companies to a large extend have now realised that increasing fixed remuneration like basic salaries and allowances is a risky affair. The majority of companies are on the brink of collapse as a result of poor judgment when it comes to managing remuneration. Others have adjusted salaries haphazardly resulting in unsustainable wage bills. Others […]
