Managing Absenteeism and Compensation  A long-term employee (nine years) at an Aquaculture Production company was facing persistent absenteeism due to chronic health issues, specifically asthma and lower back pain. The employer, whose operations involve the continuous handling of dusty raw materials and heavy lifting , needed to formally address the situation but lacked experience with complex labor issues. OML Africa was brought in to advise. Their first critical step was to

Digital HR transformation automates manual processes. It requires organization-wide change. The gap exists where core functions (Payroll, Leave etc.) remain disconnected. This prevents HR from being a strategic, data-driven partner, threatening growth. Bridging it requires Tech Integration, Change Management, and Workforce Upskilling. The strategy relies on HR leaders mastering data and people.

Avoid these critical missteps, during business expansion into Africa. Many companies lose time and resources by overlooking key compliance issues, underestimating infrastructure challenges, or applying a one-size-fits-all hiring strategy. This essential guide highlights the most common mistakes and how to avoid them when entering or growing in African markets. Get the insights you need to scale effectively and build strong, compliant teams across Africa.

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