More than just a label

[Danette Breitenbach] The impact of public health rests on the ability of food labels to provide information to the consumer and for the consumer to interpret that information. Yet, most of us need a PhD to read a food label.

Why personal branding isn't entirely all about you

[Vanessa Bluen] In the digitally enabled economy of today, connected and intelligent individuals face a world rife with competition when it comes to career advancement or even business survival...

How to write strategically online

[Kamogelo Modise] While writing is something we can all do, the same cannot be said for writing strategically online. The average social media user is usually brash and writes whatever and however they think and feel...

Change in BCEA can lead to claims against employers

[Professor Paul Benjamin] A change to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), which came into effect on 1 September this year, could have a big effect on practice in the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) and on employers who face claims of underpayment.

Labour Appeal Court almost doubles judgments

[Professor Paul Benjamin] This year the big question in labour law has been when the Labour Relations Act (LRA) Amendments will come into effect.

[BizCareers] How to tackle contract and discrimination issues

[Juliette Attwell] In this week's BizCareers column, Juliette Attwell answers questions related to contract and discrimination issues...

ShoppingFeeder revolutionises e-commerce with the click of a button

[Leigh Andrews] ShoppingFeeder has stepped in to help consumers access unbiased product information and compare apples with apples when it comes to online merchants...

The responsive brand: how to handle social media

[Danette Breitenbach] It took six months after the first reporting of the rear windows of Opel Corsa Lites shattering for the manufacturer to issue a recall. Today, this matter would have been handled very differently...

Corolla Quest ticks the right boxes

[Henrie Geyser] The Toyota Corolla has been one of South Africa's favourite cars for many years and when the Japanese carmaker decided to trim some fat (and rands and cents) off its previous Corolla and to rebadge it as the Corolla Quest, it struck gold.

What is your digital media interaction policy?

[Rudi Massyn] I still consult with companies every day that have lengthy procedures on how to deal with telephonic or email complaints and queries, but when asked who handles their social media or website interaction, some still have no clue...

How to not squander skills development budgets

[Gizelle McIntyre] Overspending on irrelevant employee training hinders return on investment, results in a frustrated workforce and is, essentially, nothing more than an unnecessary waste of time and money.

Michelle Atagana on breaking up with the love of her life... Memeburn

[Leigh Andrews] Michelle Atagana, tech editor and women defender supreme, announced on Twitter on Friday that it was her last day at Memeburn...

Our teachers the future

[Graeme Bloch] Teaching is far from the "noble profession" of which the ANC spoke in its Polokwane resolutions. Professionalisation of teachers is imperative, yet it is far more than just getting qualifications, as we have seen since 1994.

The internet has changed our brains: Has your company stayed the same?

[Claire Cobbledick] The way we think, read and shop has changed for good. The way we shop online and the way we operate offline are distinctly different things...

Spinning branded content

[Louise Burgers] When last did you read a press release to your child at bedtime? Never? So why are you asking your customers to read - and believe - your spin?...

Yo, Bro... Remember yo mo

[Leigh Andrews] A #MoBro is nothing to do with Motown, or a mono-brow... though that's close, it refers to growing hair a little lower down on your face. If you've not taken part in the global #Movember trend before, here's why you should.

From Amos with love

[Eugene Yiga] She's been nominated for nine Grammy Awards and Rolling Stone magazine called her one of the best live performers of all time. And yet this might never have happened for Tori Amos, whose father had different plans for her life.

Spotlight on digital advertising tricks at October Bright Day talk

[Leigh Andrews] The power of paying attention, letting others be your information lemmings and a mangled version of Homer's Odyssey all came into play at the October Bright Day talk on digital advertising... Here's what you missed...