Nicolene Barkhuizen
What aspect of their employees should organisations be focusing on?
Well-being
What type of organisation is SBS?
Private 'business-based' higher education
Onboarding and training are two of the Human Resource Development functions, what is the other one?
Career development
What is Nicolene's philosophy in life?
What is the main customer demographic of SBS?
Students coming from work environments
What is one career anchor previously discussed that relates to the location of SBS?
Lifestyle Anchor - Seeking Situations to balance and integrate personal, family, and career needs.
What does 'good performance' mean to Nicolene?
Producing valuable research that can be used for both academic and practical purposes
What market gaps are creating business opportunities that allow for SBS to grow?
Lack of public higher education funding and their inability to cater to student demands
What is the difference between Development and Training?
Development is the longer-term preparation and mentorship of staff for future internal opportunities, rather than the immediate enhancement of staff's skills for a particular job.
What is the main challenge Nicolene faces?
Developing talented people in an organisation that is situated in a rural area that is under-resourced and has limited infrastructure
What 3 strengths of SBS's business contribute to its current growth and prosperity?
Program quality and affordability, brand awareness, and national positioning
What are the first 3 steps of an Employee Development Plan?
The last steps are:
4) Determine resources required
5) Identify barriers to employing the plan
1) Assess employee needs
2) Link their skills and competencies to org goals
3) Identify learning and development opportunities