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Tapping into the skilled labour pool of moms
[Phillipa Geard] In today's ever-changing world that faces increasing economic challenges, there is a pool of highly skilled people that have thus far being largely overlooked in the hiring process... read





HR
Ergonomics vs Economics: today's workplace debate
More than adjusting one's workstation or chair to reduce risk of injury, ergonomics is a strategic business initiative with financial, managerial, technical and human elements... read
Entrepreneurship
Tsogo Sun Entrepreneur of the Year announced
Nomsa Mazibuko, from Visit Vakasha Guest Lodge in Mpumalanga, has been named the winner of the Tsogo Sun Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 Award... read
SMEs need government action
New research from Sage shows that business owners are investing in the future but would like to see more action from the Government... read
Entries still open for 2015 South African Small Business Awards
Entries for the 2015 South African Small Business Awards close on 16 October 2015. The awards, hosted by the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC) recognise the journey, work, achievements and vision of entrepreneurs... read
Three vital truths about running a business

Steven Cohen

Management textbooks and the business press are full of advice about creating entrepreneurial business models, shaking up markets, and offering game-changing customer experiences... read
[NewsMaker] Lesley Waterkeyn

Louise Marsland

Lesley Waterkeyn is the founder of Colourworks marketing agency. She has launched 'Over the Rainbow', a social enterprise aimed at empowering new South African entrepreneurs, with education specialist Sandy van Dyk... read
Barclays Africa launches third accelerator programme
Barclays Africa has launched Rise, a global start-up community pioneering financial services and unlocking Africa's potential. It allows Africa's innovators and start-ups the ability to scale their ideas in new markets following the launch... read
Jobs & Recruitment
Employers need to be smart in how they use job portals

Celeste Sirin

Conventional recruitment advertising and marketing is rapidly changing within the online media space... read
Fire yourself ... you'll be so glad you did!

Annelize van Rensburg

Talent shortages on the outside and comfort zones on the inside create a growing dilemma for executive achievers. How long is too long in their current positions? read
Ayanda Mbanga Communications appoints Heleen Lottering to the helm of its Recruitment Advertising business

Issued by Ayanda Mbanga

Heleen Lottering, GM for Ayanda Mbanga Communications Cape Town since 2010, will take charge of the Recruitment Advertising business nationally, overseeing all Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban operations... read
Labour Law & Unions
Clarity on 'deeming provision' in respect of temporary workers

Lawrence Diamond

The judgement by the Labour Court provides clarity to the confusion created by the deeming provision, which was introduced to the Labour Relations Act at the beginning of this year... read
Management
Performance appraisals hold no value - research
Research has revealed that 32% of South African managers believe that the performance appraisal process has little value, despite being pushed as an important management tool... read
Generation Z reshaping the world of work

Jacques van Wyk

New research into the '4G Workplace' by Coleman Parkes, sponsored by Ricoh, explores what impact Generation Z will have on businesses and how well prepared they are for accommodating four very different generations under one roof... read
Private broadcasting the solution for internal communications

Brad Willson

There's no doubt as to the importance of getting internal communications right... read
Keeping your staff happy and healthy
Your employees are the most convincing brand ambassadors for your organisation. But can also be your most ruthless critics... read
Speak to employees in their own language

Joanne Doyle-Went

In October 2013, international research consultancy Gallup released a study with a shocking statistic: the survey of organisations across 142 countries found that only 13% are engaged at work... read
Introduction of short time cannot be implemented unilaterally

Jacques V. Wyk, Andre V. Heerden, Brittany Feldman

The case of the Independent Commercial Hospitality and Allied Workers Union and others v CCMA and others (2015) has ruled that a change in employees' terms and conditions of employment, such as the introduction of short time, may not be done unilaterally... read
Adapting your workspace to boost productivity and profit

Issued by Sensory Intelligence Consulting

To remain a leader in your industry you need to be relentless about customer excellence, innovative in your thinking and implementations, and need to go the extra mile to retain your staff... read
Skills Development & Training
Productivity & Workflow: Three tools that really work

Daphne Stanford

Do you ever feel like you're not performing as efficiently as you could be? Do you need an injection of productivity juice into your veins? read
The Voice Clinic: in conversation with Monique Rissen-Harrisberg

Eugene Yiga

Are you scared of public speaking? Do you need to improve your accent? Would you like to improve your confidence Monique Rissen-Harrisberg started The Voice Clinic to help you... read
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New events to diarise
Administrative Assistants Summit
Inard Training & Development - 19 Oct 2015 to 21 Oct 2015, Johannesburg


Entrepreneurship 101
Knipeta | Entrepreneur Training Academy - 3 Nov 2015, Cape Town | 7 Nov 2015, Cape Town | 1 Dec 2015, Cape Town | 5 Dec 2015, Cape Town


Better workplace communication
Knipeta | Entrepreneur Training Academy - 10 Nov 2015, Cape Town | 14 Nov 2015, Cape Town | 8 Dec 2015, Cape Town | 12 Dec 2015, Cape Town


Leadership, critical thinking and innovation
NES Consulting - 10 Mar 2016 to 11 Mar 2016, Johannesburg


Upcoming events
Developing your management potential I
Staff Training - 14 Oct 2015, Johannesburg | 9 Nov 2015, Johannesburg


Qualifications and CV Fraud Conference
Prodimensions - 15 Oct 2015, Johannesburg


People management skills for new managers
Alusani Skills & Training Network® - 19 Oct 2015 to 20 Oct 2015, Johannesburg


5th Annual Contract Management Seminar & Workshop
Bespoke - 20 Oct 2015 to 21 Oct 2015, Johannesburg


Time management 101
Knipeta | Entrepreneur Training Academy - 20 Oct 2015, Cape Town | 24 Oct 2015, Cape Town | 17 Nov 2015, Cape Town | 21 Nov 2015, Cape Town


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