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Tattoo acceptance in the workplace a debatable issue
Although the popularity of tattoos is on the rise and have gained some social acceptance in recent years, the issue of tattoo acceptance in the workplace is still debatable. Read more >>


HR & Recruitment
Opening the door for HR professional practice standards

Issued by SABPP

The National HR Management System was developed by the SA Board for People Practices (SABPP) in association with HR Future during 2013. The System consists of 13 Standards Elements aimed at professionalising the field of HR Management with clear standards and thereby reducing inconsistencies and poor HR work. Read more >>

BizCareers Column
[BizCareers] Asking for a raise

Juliette Attwell

In this week's column we look at when and how to ask for a raise, whether or not you should wait around for your dream job to become available, and how a period of unemployment looks on your CV. Read more >>

Entrepreneurship
Digital marketing can open markets for small enterprises
The wide world of the internet and digital marketing may seem out of reach to small business owners, who often believe that digital media is only for large companies. But nothing could be further from the truth. Read more >>

Jobs & Recruitment
Searching for employment needs a strategy
The challenges associated with finding employment - especially during the current economically difficult times - are probably more daunting to first time job seekers, who do not know the job search landscape and don't know what to expect. Read more >>

Harmony Gold's output down 6% in third quarter

Allan Seccombe

A higher gold price pushed Harmony Gold into positive territory in the March quarter‚ which was marked by a slew of disappointing operational performances from its assets that pushed gold production down by 6%. Read more >>

Labour Law & Unions
Strike: Transnet, Numsa may meet
A strike led by the National Union of Metal Workers of SA (Numsa) at Transnet's Ngqura Container Terminal, near Port Elizabeth, was unresolved last week after 14 days of strike action, the national transport and port utility said. Read more >>

HSBC confirms drop in local manufacturing activity

Fifi Peters

Another monthly survey has confirmed the deterioration of business conditions in the local manufacturing sector because of a sharp drop in new business. Read more >>

Producers' activity falls on holidays and strikes
Activity in the manufacturing sector decreased last month owing to strikes and public holidays, a Kagiso purchasing managers' index (PMI) released on Monday (5 May) suggested. Read more >>

Management
Alan Knott-Craig steps down as Cell C's boss
Alan Knott-Craig has stepped down as Chief Executive of Cell C and is to become an executive board member of the company. Read more >>

Political uncertainty hammers investments

Evan Pickworth

Nearly 40% of South African business executives believe the future political direction of the country is affecting their business decisions and more than 65% of these executives say they are putting off investment decisions as a result‚ according to Grant Thornton's International Business Report. Read more >>


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All industry news


Marketing & Media
    How to strut your social media content like a pro - Catherine Milward-Bridges
    Pendoring campaign is devilishly interactive

    Medical
      The health benefits of playing outdoors with friends
      World Hypertension Day - take your blood pressure, reduce your salt
      iC4H campaign kicks off on World Move for Health Day

      Retail
        Food labelling regulations confuse industry - Nick Hedley
        RCL Foods acquires 49% stake in Senn Foods
        Women account for more than 50% of new car purchases

        Government
          Elections bode well for business confidence: Sacci
          Government calls for unity to move SA forward
          Sanral warns against hoax email

          Mining
            Centre of excellence to guide growth in SA mining - Ray Maota
            Indian power companies show interest in WAMPEX
            Safety at platinum mines might be under pressure

            CSI
              SA encouraged to support Tekkie Tax campaign
              Fourth school adopted by Oxbow Xerox
              Afrika Tikkun hosts clinic for township residents

              Finance
                Three UJ teams reach final of Global Business Challenge
                South Africa faces a shrinking economy - Ross Pennell
                deVere appoints new head of Africa division

                Agriculture
                  Good year for grain farmers expected
                  African seed companies produce high-yield varieties
                  Africa's farms could feed the world - Claire Bisseker

                  Building
                    Zimbabwe to resume steel production
                    Mozambique's growing energy needs have much to offer financiers - Charlotte Mathews

                    GreenBiz
                      WasteCon2014 will focus on change and transformation
                      Changing a home to change the world
                      Winners of AfriCAN Climate Award announced

                      Legal
                        High Court gives judgment on tax clearance certificates - Heinrich Louw
                        Judgement by Constitutional Court expands meaning of Companies Act - Thina Siwendu
                        Clarity on how shared sectional title expenses are charged - Chantelle Gladwin and Gabriel da Matta

                        Manufacturing
                          Sappi's US$32m profit in tough times
                          Hisense global staff train local employees

                          Property
                            Bond applications can be derailed by bank valuations
                            Spire Property Management secures new retail centres
                            Durban residents battle developers - Nivashni Nair

                            Education
                              Leisure Books launches school readiness programme
                              Livity Africa launches Digital Bootcamp

                              Tourism
                                A view on the Blu - Brian Berkman
                                Visitor numbers up at Cape Point

                                ICT
                                  Prevention through awareness - Simon Campbell-Young
                                  Nokia, Microsoft never the twain - Toby Shapshak
                                  Accelerateing the pace of innovation - Russel Brand

                                  Logistics
                                    Cruise liner terminal plans for Cape Town and Durban
                                    JRA to launch Find & Fix mobile application

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      AfrikaBurn: Desert of Dreams - Brandon Williams
                                      B.O.B to play at I Heart Joburg Music festival
                                      Winter warmers - Nina Timm

                                      Automotive
                                        The future of MG in South Africa
                                        Auction Nation takes savage out of Salvage
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