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Employee engagement - a non-negotiable

[Catherine Milward-Bridges] Business is about maintaining and growing a healthy bottom line. Satisfied customers are what make that bottom line possible. The missing piece in this puzzle is the motivated employees.

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Leadership: it's the brass tacks that count

[Catherine Milward-Bridges] Carducci. Chanel. Prada. If only a positive leadership image stopped at good dress sense. The impression that employees hold of their leaders is as critical as the messages that they deliver.

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The importance of HR management in an NGO environment

[Portia Sokkie] The importance of Human Resources (HR) in an NGO as a means of ensuring sustainable growth for an organisation cannot be overemphasized, as it is the fundamental strength upon which people; strategies, processes and operations are based.

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Beat the end-of-year syndrome

[Kay Vittee] For many, the countdown to the festive season is a cause for great excitement, but for business managers, it can be a dread. Between planning holiday destinations, being exhausted from a year of hard work and the distractions caused by work parties, keeping staff motivated and productive when the end-of-year syndrome sets in can be a challenge.

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First time job seekers: be prepared to meet opportunity

[Kay Vittee] The final examinations for Matrics and tertiary students alike are in full swing, and while many learners are focusing on studying, writing and passing, the impending question of what to do next is still a concern for many.

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General job boards: not dead, but dying

[Mark Gray] Corporate HR recruiters in South Africa looking for high-quality candidates should move beyond general job boards, which have become costly, ineffective black holes for targeting anything other than non-specialist skills.

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The rise of social media as a recruitment tool

[Yolandi Nortje] The rise of social media has moved beyond social interaction to providing a powerful HR tool in the recruitment process.

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Graduate employment success from matching skills to business needs

[Dr Felicity Coughlan] Top private education experts have found a good way to improve the employment prospects of new graduates by focusing specifically on what employers want, over and above the skills and knowledge that come directly from the curriculum.

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When collaboration collides with work personality types

[Frank Reinelt] In order to help you think about how people enable one another in a healthy team environment, or hinder each other in an unhealthy one, Mindjet has built a system called "Workology", which aims to help colleagues understand the innate personality characteristics of their co-workers.

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Transform your office space into a tool for positive change

[Linda Trim] When considering the value of the office space, traditional methods usually take into account the initial investment, but what if the value of space was thought of in terms of the return on investments that companies can realise if they plan and manage their spaces strategically?

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Toxic vs underperforming employees

[Anja Hartman] The impact of employees who intentionally refrain from adhering to company rules, as well as the cost, time and energy wasted to solve such issues are counter-productive. For this reason, organisations should try to avoid the appointment of a "toxic" employee as far as possible.

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Youth unemployment in SA

[Catherine Wijnberg] The level of unemployment in South Africa officially decreased in the fourth quarter of 2012 by 0.1%, down from 25% to 24.9% (2012 Fourth Quarter Labour Survey). Sadly though...

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Forget BEE: our real wealth is in knowledge capital

[Paddy Hartdegen] I never know whether it's safe to trust opinions or commentaries from unions in South Africa because I always suspect that there is probably a hidden agenda somewhere.

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Reskilling is key to thriving in a multi-generational workforce

[Amy Johnson] The marketplace is changing, and workers must adapt and innovate to meet the demand for new skills. This doesn't mean that the older generation of employees are on the out and out or, worse yet, being replaced by the younger, tech-savvier Generation Y employees. It simply means that new skills must be acquired.

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Equal opportunities for SA's youth

[Abram Molelemane] As I write this, I'm having a drink with my colleague Nick Owsley, a graduate with an Honours Degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from the University of Cape Town. With Human Rights Day approaching I can't help but think how fortunate our generation is.

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How to have a successful work day

[Linda Trim] Here are ten things that will ensure that you have a successful work day.

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[Human Resources & Recruitment] Social Media In The Workplace
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Top 10 New Year's resolutions for employers

[Johan Botes] Here are some resolutions for 2013 for you that you, as an employer, may well find useful. Get them right now - and avoid any unpleasant surprises during the year.

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Giving change a boost with the power of narrative

[Aiden Choles] The discipline of change management is in a crisis that threatens to reduce the appeal of change management projects in the minds of managers. Even though business leaders understand that change management is needed and that it's a fundamental aspect of running a successful business, disappointment levels continue to rise. The reason being that change management efforts often fall short of expectations.

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Sarel Maribana- Industrial Theatre specialist
[Human Resources & Recruitment] What is your Companydoing to commemorate World Aids Day? Call Lifo Productions for a well packaged Candlelight Programme in the form of an Industrial Theatre Show on 0722403035
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