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[BizCareers] How to tell whether you've got the class bully as a boss
[Juliette Attwell] In this week's column, we take a look at the difference between your boss doing their job or if you're just being bullied. read more>>



HR & Recruitment
Headhunters' MD equates CV fibbing to theft
As the image of SA's public sector continues to take a beating, amid accusations of large-scale CV embroidering on the part of prominent leaders, one of South Africa's top search firms has issued a warning to private sector executive level candidates about CV honesty. read more>>
A new HR Audit unit at SABPP

Issued by SABPP

The HRM Standards and Competency Model is now well established as the framework for good HRM practice in South Africa. The next phase of the project is to build capacity in organisations to implement the Standards and eventually be audited... read more>>
Entrepreneurship
World Design Capital 2014 recognised projects
Details of two World Design Capital 2014 recognised projects have been announced. read more>>
Support from loved ones linked to entrepreneurial success
Entrepreneurs are a rare breed of people who do not just discuss good ideas, but put them into action without the fear of confronting several risks that are associated with starting a business. read more>>
Green entrepreneurship thrives in Africa
NAIROBI: Nairobi plays host to one of the largest gatherings of start-up social and environmental enterprises ever, as 41 green entrepreneurs are celebrated at the 2014 SEED Awards Africa Symposium, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) announced today, 11 September. read more>>
R25,000 Startup Challenge at Social Media Week
Ventureburn, Ford and Social Media Week Johannesburg are offering R25,000 in prize money at the Startup Challenge, where five local startups can present their business ideas to a panel of expert judges... read more>>
Jobs & Recruitment
EPWP to create 6 million jobs

More Matshediso

PRETORIA: Six million job opportunities are expected to be created through Phase 3 of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) by 2019, says the Department of Public Works. read more>>
Mechanisation brings profits and jobs says Coka
South Africa should embrace technology and mechanisation instead of dreading it, given mechanisation's long-term benefits of job creation and higher productivity, Productivity SA's chief Executive Bongani Coka says read more>>
Labour Law & Unions
Tips for SMEs to keep on the right side of the law
If you're running a small business, you might feel overwhelmed by the many regulatory bodies and requirements in South Africa. From labour laws and tax regulations to municipal bylaws, health and safety regulations and consumer protection laws, you'll be spending a great deal of your time simply trying to comply with a range of legislative and regulatory demands. read more>>
SA lags on paternity leave

Fadia Arnold

A petition by a Capetonian father might help SA to catch up with paternity leave norms elsewhere in the world. While families are increasingly progressive and gender neutral, SA law has not yet caught up by allowing fathers to take paternity leave or by considering the needs of adoptive and foster parents. read more>>
African countries are tightening up tax policies

Jeff Blackbeard and David White

With many African governments tightening up on their labour, tax and immigration policies, companies employing expatriates increasingly need to up their game. read more>>
SABC: Did Tshabalala lie about her qualifications?
Management
Defusing conflict

Su-Mari Du Bruyn

There is a saying that variety is the spice of life. Most people prefer variety when it comes to choosing the right frame for their reading glasses, a tie, a shirt, a dress or shoes, but more often than not people are less interested in a variety of opinions... read more>>
Beneficiation needs favourable environment
The best way to promote beneficiation is to create a generally favourable environment for investment in manufacturing, Chamber of Mines Chief Operating Officer Roger Baxter said. read more>>
Tolls take toll on car dealerships
Car dealerships in Gauteng have been forced to fork out up to R200m more to administer the costs of the province's new e-tolling system. read more>>
Skills Development & Training
Should you change career now?

Godfrey Madanhire

When you start out in a career you have high hopes of achieving great success in your chosen field. Sometimes you realise such success, but sometimes life and circumstances get in the way. New opportunities might arise or you might develop new skills. read more>>
International
Ferrari boss Montezemolo quits
ROME, ITALY: The president of the Italian Ferrari luxury sports car company, Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, announced he was stepping down on 13 October, just days after he said he wanted to stay. read more>>
More International
Government
Youth employment review now available
Statistician-General Pali Lehohla says while the number of black youth in employment has grown over the last 20 years, the acquisition of skills has not grown at the same rate within this group. read more>>
SA and China to improve employment services
South Africa and China will sign an agreement to open the way for the two countries to cooperate in the fields of human resource development and employment services. read more>>
Corrupt officials - 100 convictions sought
Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Performance, Monitoring, Evaluation and Administration, Jeff Radebe, says government aims to achieve at least 100 convictions against people fingered for corruption in the public service. read more>>
State says it will create 6m jobs in five years

More Matshediso

Pretoria - Six million job opportunities are expected to be created through Phase 3 of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) by 2019, claims the Department of Public Works. read more>>
Disability levels rise to 7.5% of the population
According to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), 7.5% of South Africans have a disability. read more>>
State 'distances itself' from Maphatsoe remarks
More Government news
Jobs offered
Senior Recruitment Consultant - Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town
We have an opening for a senior recruitment consultant who is seeking an opportunity to "work from home" for a leading South African recruitment agency. Great salary, resources and support. Read more >>



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Alusani Skills & Training Network - 17 Sep 2014 to 18 Sep 2014 Johannesburg

All industry news

Marketing & Media
    The new ingredient to the marketing mix is also its most important - Elodie Burls
    The meme that took a bite out of Apple - Louise Marsland

    Medical
      Sitting is the new smoking - Lucy Le Roux
      'I am the voice of lymphoma' campaign for World Lymphoma Awareness Day

      Retail
        Watch Chef of the Year 2014 finals on YouTube
        Heineken turns down SABMiller takeover bid - Nick Hedley
        Janine Janse van Rensburg wins 'Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2014'

        Government
          Dti expecting good audit results, says minister
          400 schools in Gauteng now have proper sanitation

          Mining
            IWC buys Vectus
            Acid mine drainage still an issue, says Set Point Laboratory

            CSI
              Night of 1000 Drawings raises R130k for Thomas Wildschutt Primary
              UNISA alleviates impact of academic conference on environment
              REDISA sponsors isiXhosa writing competition

              Finance
                Understanding cyber-criminals is key to prevent attacks - William Lawrence
                Confidence in public financial literacy very low
                Family-owned businesses struggle to find financing

                Agriculture
                  Livestock imports from Namibia no threat to SA - Annelie Coleman
                  Afgri partners with East African exchange - Nick Hedley
                  Kumba hands over R16m bioenergy and organic vegetable project

                  Building
                    Transformation of Sandton Twin Towers results in Green Star rating
                    Second tender awarded for NAA project
                    DBSA returns to profitability with historic disbursement record - Evan Pickworth

                    GreenBiz
                      Qmod launches educational platform in SA
                      Greenpoint Surfriders Foundation aims to promote conservation

                      Legal
                        Proper planning important when buying a farm - Pierre le Roux
                        Insured has a duty to mitigate property damages - Adam Civin and Alec Veitch

                        Manufacturing
                          SA July manufacturing production down 7.9% y/y

                          Property
                            Pam Golding Properties to exhibit local and international residential properties
                            'Green-over' of The Towers underway
                            How rental insurance minimises your risk as a landlord

                            Education
                              The Times' Phendulani Literacy Quiz gets underway this week
                              Partners for Possibility takes education to new levels

                              Tourism
                                Klink Awards launches, encourages consumers to vote
                                Record profits for Mango
                                Midlands Meander Guide, Midlands Meander Experience launched

                                ICT
                                  Leasing IT equipment to cut costs
                                  Safeguarding against an Apple iCloud hack - Guillaume Lovet
                                  The changing role of malware detection technology

                                  Logistics
                                    Access to integrated information is critical for logistics processes - Michael Frans

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Breaking the silence - Daphne Cooper
                                      Jeremy Loops to open for The Fray in Cape Town
                                      Gut-busting gags at Nando's Mass Hysteria - Sindy Peters

                                      Automotive
                                        Global carmakers say India must reform to attract industry
                                        ZF Friedrichshafen to buy US' TRW for $11.7bn

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