Top 6 ERP Blunders Implementing an ERP system is one of the toughest decisions a company can possibly make. It not only costs a lot of money, it also requires a lot of planning, team effort, training and time that needs to be invested. While most ERP implementation projects go well, there are always those…
Dubai Customer Base Whether you run a business in Dubai or you are planning to start one, understanding the demographics of the city is crucial for the success of your business. Dubai is one of the 7 emirates of the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E). The other six emirates are Ajman, Ra’s al Khaimah, Fujairah, Umm-al-Qaiwain,…
Vacations Countries like Singapore are known for their work ethics and a ‘company first’ culture. Employees often take their work so seriously that they often do not take their well-deserved vacations. This may seem like the perfect situation for an employer, but most psychological research says it is not so. A person who is overworked…
Personal Innovativeness There has been a lot of speculation with regard to the importance of personal innovativeness and user experience when it comes to the successful adoption of ERP. A number of people have anecdotal evidence that if ERP must succeed, then it should be handled by a person who has prior experience with similar…
Immigrant Workers in Dubai Companies recruiting in Dubai often face the question of managing their expatriate workers. It is not uncommon to see more than half of the workforce in any company originating out of the U.A.E. With that being the case, many employers and companies often wonder how they can track the activities of…
In-house Training Programs One of the most important aspects of a human resource department is to oversee the training of employees. A company needs to have specific training programs in place in order to ensure that employees are constantly developing their skill sets. These skill sets can be critical to the success and growth of…
ERP Increases Job Satisfaction Those who have been using enterprise resource planning for a long time know it for a fact that it can increase job satisfaction. There is little research to back this often anecdotal observation and it would be amazing if the academia took up more projects to study the effects of ERP…
Hierarchy at Work Singapore was established by the British in 1819 as a trading post but has now grown to be a global metropolis that is the centre of all business activities. One of the financial capitals of the world, Singapore presents a unique challenge to companies and organizations in terms of its hierarchical organization….