About 40% of the workforce is contingent whilst 60% is permanent, according to the report. This comparative model allows companies to gain deeper insight into talent trends and workforce composition data to enhance workforce planning and decision-making.
“Bearing in mind the workforce subjectivity to change, today’s talent engagement strategies must allow companies to objectively predict workforce potential,” adds van den Barselaar.
Interestingly, the report notes that one-third of South African employees currently work outside of their employer’s offices. Working remotely or from home has become a more common practice in global organisations since business cloud computing technologies have become pervasive.
“Employers view the use of remote workers in the region as both cost-effective and beneficial to both employee and employers. This is positive, as it shows the country’s advancement in terms of global best practice and trends, but this trend also requires more rigorous workforce planning to ensure that productivity remains a priority and the business continues to run successfully as methods of working continue to change,” says van den Barselaar.