| 20 Aug 2013 |
Don't sucker Zucker A researcher who hacked into Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg's profile to expose a security flaw won't be in the money. Facebook offers rewards for people who find security weaknesses, but not, apparently, if you target the big man himself... in which case you seem to be deemed a hacker who went too far. Meanwhile, back at Armscor, Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has gunned for a couple of the top people and has fired the chairman and his deputy. The dismissals at the state-owned arms procurement agency‚ which are effective immediately‚ follow delays in crucial decisions that have stalled a R9bn manufacturing production contract for a new infantry fighting vehicle by Denel Land Systems (DLS). Looking for a job? Juliette Attwell, writing this week in the BizCareers column, discusses the social media landscape and how it can affect your career. Are you in the estate agency business and if so, do you use online marketing tools to generate sales? Here we show you some simple and cost-effective ways to embrace the internet and get the most out of it for your business. And to end... Don't forget to vote in the Times' Creative Press Ad Challenge and stand a chance to win yourself a Samsung tablet. Rod Baker, Content Director
Comment online in our ed's column archive. Go mobile with apps and m.bizcommunity.com. Engage with us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Google+. Subscribe to YouTube and via RSS. Send all your industry-specific news and event invitations to hrnews@bizcommunity.com, exclusive opinion pieces to contributors-hr@bizcommunity.com and international news to internationalnews@bizcommunity.com. Read "How to contribute to Biz, from op-ed pieces to news".Weekly top stories | [Peter Townshend] In the mid to late 90s, British Telecom (BT) in the UK ran a successful advertising campaign where the payoff line, "It's good to talk", was delivered by a friendly, charismatic and remarkably easy to mimic Bob Hoskins. This has stayed in my mind not because of Hoskins's affability, but because the simple message is so powerful: it really is good to talk. Read more >> |
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 | The South African Institute of Tax Practitioners (SAIT) shed off the corporate colours for the week leading up to Women's Day to flaunt their new pink look in support of all the women of the country. Read more >> |
[Dr Anderson Uvie-Emegbo] In May 2013, Facebook was forced to change its policies after an outcry it received about some Facebook pages, posts and photos that glorified violence against women. Autistic individuals have been stalked, threatened and abused online. When Caroline Criado-Perez recently started her campaign for a woman to be featured on British bank notes, little did she know that she would be the subject of intense threats of sexual violence. Read more >>
 | [Juliette Attwell] This week we focus on effective ways of finding employment, social media is an incredible tool that should be used significantly in your search for a new job. Here are a few suggestions. Read more >> |
 | Entries for the 5th 567 Cape Talk Small Business Awards in partnership with SAGE have opened and run until Friday 13 September 2013. Read more >> |
 | In 2012, an estimated 98 million women around the world were running established businesses, while approximately another 126 million women were starting or running new businesses in 67 economies. This is according to the 2012 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Women's Report, which also indicates that sub-Saharan Africa exhibits the highest average intentions, with 52% of women possessing the intention to start a business in the next three years. Read more >> |
 | South African brand vida e caffé is synonymous with good coffee, a great atmosphere and smiling baristas, who are as energised as the coffee machines they operate. Read more >> |
 | Pick n Pay, as well as the legendary Ackerman family, are household names in South Africa, and for many people, synonymous with groceries and shopping. Read more >> |
 | Inspiring South African entrepreneurs have the chance to get free advertising for their businesses, thanks to a new campaign from Hansa that celebrates the country's big dreamers, movers and shakers. Read more >> |
 | [Sue Northam] While crowdfunding, angel investment and incubation are a few ways that many bright-eyed entrepreneurs seek to further their fledgling start-ups and grow them into burgeoning businesses, these are not the only ways to get your small business or venture to the next level. Read more >> |
 | Work longer, spend less and save more, or prepare for some tough golden years. More than half of the pensioners in South Africa cannot cover their monthly costs and are running out of capital, according to statistics from financial services group Sanlam. Read more >> |
 | [Lavery Modise and Mathethebala Mochitele] As with any agreement entered into between two parties, there are duties and obligations which flow from the employment relationship. Such duties and obligations are often set out expressly in the employment contract. Read more >> |
 | [Hugo Pienaar and Andrea Taylor] Temporary employment services (TES), or labour brokers as they are commonly known, have been under scrutiny by the government and unions for some time. The motivation for this is a perception that TES employees have much lower job security and that there is a violation of these employees' rights. Read more >> |
At least 30,000 workers in the car manufacturing sector are on a strike today (Monday 19 August), the SABC reported. Read more >>
 | Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe heard the Federation of Unions of SA's (Fedusa) concerns over a multi-billion rand fleet renewal programme. Read more >> |
 | [Linda Ensor] Shareholders in South African banks are to be given a greater say in remuneration policies governing the pay of top executives and directors. Read more >> |
 | A recent article on executive feminism in Harvard Business Review said at current rates, it would take nearly three centuries for women globally to reach parity as CEOs of Fortune 500 companies. Read more >> |
 | Khanyisile Kweyama, executive director of Anglo American in South Africa, was honoured as one of the most influential women in South Africa in the Resources and Integration Category of the awards, hosted by CEO Communications, publishers of CEO Magazine. Read more >> |
 | [Evan Pickworth] SA's first black woman chartered accountant has criticised employment equity, describing it as a box-ticking exercise that focuses on numbers at the expense of improving the capabilities of workers. Read more >> |
 | [Duduzile Mkhize] Every year hundreds of students graduate from universities and film schools optimistic of finding that long dreamed for full time job. In a reality they will land a 3 months internship that will be followed by a series of short term contracts. Read more >> |
 | [Graham Paulsen] Many newly qualified chartered accountants confidently enter the job market buoyed by reports that there is an urgent need for their skills, only to find that the reality is vastly different. Read more >> |
 | [JP Landman] There are a number of enduring myths that seem to have a stranglehold on our public conversation, which diverts our attention from the real problems. Here are three myths articulated in some media during the past two weeks. Read more >> |
 | [Bekezela Phakathi] In an effort to address the critical shortage of artisans in the country‚ the Western Cape provincial government on Monday (19 June) launched its R5.8m Artisan Development Programme‚ aimed at addressing youth unemployment in the province. Read more >> |
 | The South African Payroll Association has dedicated resources and time to the thorny issue of continuous learning. In business, a poorly-run and inefficient payroll division is a serious risk to a company. Payroll has become so complex in recent years that it is essential to employ skilled and experienced payroll personnel. Read more >> |
 | Accsys recently hosted Grade 12 learners from WendyWood High School and Alexandra High School for a day on site at Accsys' head office in Sandton, Johannesburg. Read more >> |
It's no news that both global and local unemployment stats have peaked at alarming rates. The problem begins with primary and secondary education or, more importantly, the lack thereof. Read more >>
 | RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL: The Brazilian authorities have filed a lawsuit against Samsung alleging poor working conditions at a factory in the Amazon and is demanding more than US$100m in damages, the government said on Tuesday (13 July) Read more >> |
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