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Without systems your business is managing you
[Pieter Scholtz] Systems is the most misunderstood area of business, yet it's one area that's paramount to implement. Systems at every level of the business will make you and your team more empowered and committed... read more>>



Entrepreneurship
Zululand businesses awards recipients recognised
The recipients of the Zululand Chamber of Commerce and Industry Business Excellence Awards have been named at an awards ceremony held recently in Richard's Bay... read more>>
Impact sourcing at scale 'moving from idea to practice'
Global youth unemployment has become the primary focus of governments. Nowhere has this issue become more pressing than in Africa, a continent with the youngest population in the world with nearly 200 million people between the ages of 15 and 24... read more>>
Start-ups chosen for StartUp90 programme
StartUp 90, an accelerator programme for seed and early-stage start-ups that utilise web and mobile technologies to solve social and economic challenges in Africa, has recently launched its first programme. read more>>
SA's youth challenges can be solved through entrepreneurship

Abram Molelemane

The first time I went to Khayelitsha was on a Sunday afternoon. I had spent the day lazing around when a friend called to say he was going there to drop somebody off and asked if I wanted to tag along... read more>>
Jobs & Recruitment
A job hop, skip and a jump right out of the corporate sector

Maryanne Tiedemann

You've worked at your current employer for a year and are starting to get a little bored. In fact, you really feel it's time for a change... read more>>
ACT|UJ Conference invites applications for interns
The Arts & Culture Trust invites applications for two young arts administrators to develop their skills, working on the 2015 ACT | UJ Arts & Culture conference... read more>>
PetroSA boss fired
The board of the Central Energy Fund (CEF), on 27 November 2014, rescinded the appointment of Tshepo Kgadima as chairman of state oil company PetroSA... read more>>
The call centre: a pocket of opportunity
Unemployment among South African youths is a widely known reality: it is estimated that among 15 to 34-year-olds, 36% do not have a job... read more>>
Graduates entering SA workforce are optimistic
A recent study has revealed an optimistic outlook by South African students about to enter the workforce after completing their studies... read more>>
Labour Law & Unions
Joemat-Peterssen faces probe calls over PetroSA
Opposition parties want Energy Minister Tina Joemat-Peterssen investigated for misleading the public over her role in the appointment of PetroSA chair Tshepo Kgadima... read more>>
Tony Weaver leaves Cape Times
NEWSWATCH: Grubstreet's Gill Moodie reports Tony Weaver and the Cape Times have parted ways, and The Citizen reports Hofmeyr critic, the comedian and ventriloquist Conrad Koch, is in court today... read more>>
Management
Tips for successful ERP projects

Jeremy Waterman

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) projects are notoriously complex to implement successfully. But companies that start out with realistic expectations based on a sound business case, then follow that up with sound scoping, planning and execution can accelerate their return on investment (ROI) from ERP... read more>>
Office design flaws affecting productivity

Lucy le Roux

The main difference between the South African workplace and other parts of the world is that most staff in South Africa are still required to be at the office on a day to day basis. read more>>
Survey names GE as the best company for leadership development globally
The Aon Hewitt Top Companies for Leaders survey for 2014 has named General Electric (GE) as the number one company for leadership development globally... read more>>
Skills Development & Training
REDISA launches transporter workshops for SMME development
The Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa ran its first Transporter Workshop in Maitland on 27 November where REDISA officials trained 20 active transporters on efficiency, what is required in terms of providing a service to dealers, and insights on the support provided by the organisation... read more>>
SAP Africa and FIRST LEGO League support skills development of SA youth
During a showcase event held last week, SAP Africa showcased its continued sponsorship of FIRST LEGO League South Africa where COO Derek Kudsee announced a financial contribution of R1,4 million... read more>>
Emotional intelligence in leadership

Christelle Bure

I have been asked by one of our clients to present an Emotional Intelligence (or EQ) course to its young leadership team... read more>>
Building accountability

Deirdre Elphick-Moore

I think Coca Cola's 2020 Vision sums up nicely what accountability is all about: "If it is to be, it's up to me". In the words of Ghandi, "be the change you want to see in the world"... read more>>
The importance of educated training choices

Gizelle McIntyre

Building a career path isn't quite as easy as enrolling at university, completing a course and seeking employment... read more>>
Leadership skills should remain fine-tuned

Val Bourdos Nichas

Educating management or leadership is an ongoing process that requires formal interventions as well as valuable development through mere experience and years of trial and error... read more>>
Cloud computing brings agility to corporate learning environment

Ivanna Granelli

Cloud computing and mobile business solutions are clearing the way for companies to be more agile and efficient in the way that they use technology to support their training efforts... read more>>
Call to join Awethu's Launch Pad training programme
The Launch Pad training programme is an Awethu initiative to recruit and train entrepreneurs with drive... read more>>
International
No kick in the Shin... Samsung's mobile chief keeps his job
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: The head of Samsung's faltering mobile business would keep his job despite an alarming decline in profits, as the electronics giant announced a year-end personnel reshuffle.... read more>>
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Government
SME's have strong advice for the new minister of Small Business Development
South Africa's SMEs are ready to be called to action in support of growth and job creation - but they say they need a more enabling environment from government... read more>>
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