Professionals gather to set HR standards

The quality assurance and HR professional body for South Africa, the SA Board for People Practices (SABPP) has launched an initiative to generate people standards for business. But why exactly do organisations need people standards? 8 May 2013 13:53

Employee engagement - a non-negotiable

[Catherine Milward-Bridges] Bear with me as I state the obvious. Business is about maintaining and growing a healthy bottom line. Satisfied customers are what make that bottom line possible. 16 May 2013 08:52

Twitter: The (career) carnage continues

[Sandra Roberts] Ex-spokesperson for the Hawks McIntosh Polela is the latest to be felled in a spate of twitter-induced career suicides (or at least setbacks), demonstrating that the balance between communicating quickly and communicating carefully can be difficult for communicators. 17 May 2013 09:59

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Students, don't forget to enter Biz's Portfolio Night competition!

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] A reminder once again to all branding, design or advertising students in Jozi to enter our competition to win a ticket to attend South Africa's first Portfolio Night hosted by McCann Johannesburg next week, Wednesday, 22 May! Complete this form and upload a Biz Portfolio Showcase before Monday, 20 May. You will need to create a MyBiz Profile if you don't have one already. 17 May 2013 11:04

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. 3 May 2013 08:01

Implications of changes in Seta Grant Regulations

The Seta Grant Regulations were gazetted on 3 December, 2012, and the many changes came into effect on 1 April 2013. Speaking at a workshop in Bryanston on 30 April, held by Siyakha Consulting to update companies on the changes and the impact for business, Dionne Kerr, CEO and founder of Siyakha Consulting said that it's imperative for business to understand and apply these changes if they are to ensure optimal return on investment. 6 May 2013 07:36

Directors, managers aware of inaccuracies

[Amanda Visser] The latest fraud survey by the international professional services group Ernst & Young shows that more than 42% of board directors and senior managers are aware of some type of irregular financial reporting in their companies. 8 May 2013 10:09

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Be big on biz with Portfolio Night and Bizcommunity - competition

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] If you are a branding, design or advertising student in Johannesburg, by Thursday next week your life may have changed forever! After years of negotiations, the largest one-day advertising portfolio review in the world, Portfolio Night, is finally making it to Johannesburg, South Africa - and Bizcommunity, in conjunction with McCann Johannesburg, has one ticket of the coveted 150 to give away. 15 May 2013 11:32

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Reminder for Jozi students to enter Portfolio Night competition on Biz

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Branding, design or advertising students in Jozi, don't forget to enter our competition to win a ticket to attend South Africa's first Portfolio Night hosted by McCann Johannesburg next week Wednesday, 22 May 2013! Simply complete this form and upload a Biz Portfolio Showcase before Monday 20 May. 16 May 2013 14:10

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Portfolio Night Johannesburg: Bizcommunity launches a shooting star

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Bizcommunity is pleased to announce a worthy winner of the ticket to attend McCann Johannesburg's Portfolio Night initiative coming up this Wednesday, 22 May 2013, as judged by Biz creative director Terry Levin ! 20 May 2013 14:13

Businesses need to be transparent during the difficult times

[Tshepiso Seopa] The inaugural Melcrum Corporate Communication Management Summit is currently underway at the Rosebank Crowne Plaza Hotel in Johannesburg. 3 Jun 2009 14:22

Executives expect lengthy job searches in today's economy

Overwhelming majority of executives say it may take four or more months to find a new position. 3 Jun 2009 06:57

Leaders need to communicate during turbulent times

[Nicci Columbine] In recent years there has been a shift in the role of leadership within the business environment. More and more, companies are realising they must give greater attention to what drives their business internally, so that employees remain motivated and focused, and continue to deliver to customers, thereby ensuring the company remains competitive in the market. Previously promoted for their commitment or technical knowledge, leaders at all levels are now expected to understand how to communicate with employees and engage their teams to unlock the desired behaviours that will enable the company to thrive. 29 May 2009 12:04