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9 Reasons Even Smaller Businesses Need an Org Chart

9 Reasons Even Smaller Businesses Need an Org Chart For any growing organisation, deciding the best direction to take is key to success. There are many factors that differentiate large business operations from small business operations, one of them lies in the communication and implementation of a proper organisational [...]

June 23rd, 2016|

Span of Control & Organisational Structure

What is Span of Control And Organisational Structure? It is very important to understand span of control and organisational structure when describing an organisation. Simply, span of control refers to the number of subordinates under the manager’s direct control. As an example, a manager with five direct reports has a [...]

December 5th, 2015|

Why Do Businesses Need Organisation Chart Software?

An organisation’s workforce is its backbone. It supports the business and its objectives. If it is healthy, strong and flexible, the business thrives. If the structure is weak or brittle, the body—the business—suffers. So it makes sense to not only see but also analyze the structure of the organisation. While [...]

May 18th, 2015|

The Value of Talent Management and Succession Planning

Software Advice, an HR and recruiting technology research firm, recently released a report discussing the value of talent management and succession planning—“the process of identifying and developing current employees for future leadership roles”—and how it affects employee engagement. The key finding? . . . 62% of employees surveyed say they [...]

March 17th, 2015|

The Importance of Organizational Charts

Does your company have a current and up-to-date Organizational Chart? If so, do you utilize that Org Chart to the fullest extent, using it for current and future staff planning, restructuring, talent management, and succession planning? Odds are this isn't the case. ... Members of management and/or HR should plan [...]

March 11th, 2015|