Insights from our Africa HR Solutions experts
Alex Daruty
Head of Commercial
Africa HR Solutions
Mauritius
Alex Daruty has over 15 years of international experience in brand strategy and business development, working across EMEA, NORAM, and Asia Pacific. Originally from Mauritius, he holds bachelor’s degrees in International Business, Finance, and Management from the University of Nevada, Reno.
Alex is a member of the Forbes Human Resources Council.
4 Tips to Manage your Workforce in Africa
While many businesses relish the idea of global domination, when your Organisation has a worldwide reach, it comes with a unique set of problems. In order to succeed, a solid HR strategy for managing a global workforce is required, especially if you are trying to...
Kenya Business Overview
Kenya has made significant political, structural and economic reforms that have largely driven sustained economic growth, social development and political gains over the past decade. However, its key development challenges still include poverty, inequality, climate...
Gabon Business Overview
Gabon, a central African country, is rich in natural resources. Located on the Atlantic Ocean, it borders Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and the Republic of Congo. It is sparsely populated, with a population of 2 million (2017) and forests covering 85% of its territory....
Zambia Business Overview
Zambia is large, landlocked, resource-rich country with sparsely populated land in the centre of Southern Africa. It shares its border with eight countries (Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe) that serve...
The Impact Of Covid-19 On The Mining Sector
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. At the time of writing, there are over 10 million confirmed cases across the world. Even the most optimistic analysts expect a global recession. Mining companies have been affected by...
Should you Outsource after COVID-19?
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every industry in the world and has incurred many operational and financial challenges. Companies are now looking for ways to deal with the challenges while addressing the needs of their customers, clients, or employees. For...
Impact of COVID-19 on micro, small, and medium businesses in Uganda
Thankfully, the incidence of COVID-19 in Uganda is very low in comparison to other countries—the country has so far recorded 260 cases, with 63 recoveries, and no COVID-19 related deaths as of this writing. Indeed, early on, Uganda adopted a number of containment...
5 tips to effectively manage a remote workforce
People around the world are getting a crash course in managing a remote workforce due to the novel coronavirus and you can expect some growing pains ahead. But like any crisis there are opportunities and new ways of doing things that will emerge. If anything the novel...
Best Business opportunities in Mozambique
Despite it's relatively unstable economic condition, Mozambique is full of business opportunities for those willing to go for it. Various trading laws have been amended over the last decade to encourage long term investment. Here are the most profitable business...
Best Business Opportunities in Ghana
With a strong global presence on the trade scene, Ghana is a powerhouse in the making. The country is actively investing in various sectors to bolster it's economy. As of 2018, Ghana produced almost 40% of the world's Cocoa production. Here are a few more profitable...
Should You Outsource?
Any business owner who has been in the game long enough knows that being an employer means wearing many hats. But that can become tiring, and those routine tasks can distract from your core business. That’s why it’s important for business owners to know when and how...
Best Business Opportunities in Nigeria
Business opportunities in Nigeria may seem hard to uncover at first, but when taking a closer look, the country has a high business potential. Whether you are an entrepreneur looking to setup/expand in Nigeria or simply an investor, the country has the potential to...