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Companies prefer experienced leaders
Trends amongst companies suggest that the current economic climate sees boards going for proven leaders, despite their relatively advanced age, rather than appointing inexperienced new talent with decades of working life remaining. Read more >>


BizCareers Column
[BizCareers] Career U-turn

Juliette Attwell

This week we look at how to make a complete change in your career direction for the better, and notice period obligations without the signing of an employment contract. Read more >>

Entrepreneurship
African skills wooed back from London
Over six hundred professional Africans attended the Homecoming Revolution Africa London Expo held at Olympia recently to find out about opportunities back home. Read more >>

Entrepreneurs share business tips
Education is an ongoing process and according to Christo Botes, spokesperson for the Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year competition, this is especially true for entrepreneurs, who are faced with new challenges on a daily basis. He says that seeking guidance from fellow entrepreneurs is vital for both the business's and entrepreneur's growth. Read more >>

Jobs & Recruitment
The birth of Invincible People

Alyn Adams

An innovative joint venture between Humanity Search and Select and a Taddy Blecher-inspired educational trust aims to produce hundreds of A-student business graduates from disadvantaged communities into a discerning marketplace. Read more >>

Employers embrace youth employment, education incentives
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) has called a one day strike for today, (Wednesday, 19 March 2014), to highlight youth unemployment in the country and protest against the Employment Tax Incentive Act. Read more >>

Management
Revised B-BBEE Codes transitional period extended
The transitional period in respect of the new Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Codes of Good Practice, issued on 11 October 2013, has now been extended until 30 April 2015. The transitional period was initially indicated as a period of one year from the date of publication and would have expired on 10 October 2014. Read more >>

Tougher code of conduct for MPs on cards

Carol Paton

Members of Parliament will no longer be allowed to do business with the government and they will have to declare state contracts and tenders awarded to family members‚ in line with a tough new code of conduct set to come into force after the election. Read more >>


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Call centre workshop
Sensory Intelligence Consulting - 14 May 2014 to 11 Jun 2014 Durban,Cape Town,Johannesburg


Upcoming events

Gauteng Funding Fair
25 Mar 2014 to 26 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

Learning the art of community building
Symphonia for SA - Partners for Possibility - 25 Mar 2014 to 26 Mar 2014 Johannesburg

Sage VIP Annual Payroll and Tax Seminar 2014
Sage VIP - 27 Mar 2014 to 4 Apr 2014 Pretoria,Cape Town,Umhlanga,Polokwane (Pietersburg),Nelspruit

Interview skills workshop
Intelligent Placement - 28 Mar 2014 Cape Town

Starting My Business
Continuing Education at University of Pretoria - 31 Mar 2014 to 5 Sep 2014 Pretoria


All industry news


Marketing & Media
    SA YouTube views increased in 2013 by over 90%
    Embracing social media monitoring - Jaco Pienaar

    Retail
      Risks to consider before launching online - Brendon Williamson
      Hotels show signs of recovery from slump - Alistair Anderson

      Government
        Government claims it 'welcomes' Public Protector's report
        Call centre a lifeline for women

        Mining
          Gold - What does 2014 have in store?
          Prime mining assets go on auction

          CSI
            New library unveiled in Mitchell's Plain
            Eastgate promotes education with donations
            Santam and UNICEF spotlight children's rights through art

            Finance
              SA banks' satisfaction score declines
              IMF report reveals vulnerability of SA economy
              Independent accounting practices vital to achieving the NDP's SME goals

              Agriculture
                Minister Molewa promotes blue economy
                Sierra Leone: nursing agriculture back to health - Kingsley Ighobor and Ernest Harsch
                New water pipe for Jerome Drive Reservoir

                Building
                  The great pothole problem - Phetane Rapetswane
                  N West looks to fast track funds to fix flood damage
                  African tycoon draws Nigeria, France into 'cement war' in Senegal

                  GreenBiz
                    Buffett Foundation supports rhino poaching combat
                    Honour the earth during Earth Hour
                    SA, Vietnam clamp down on wildlife poaching

                    Legal
                      Social media can destroy trust relationship
                      Is this one way Oscar Pistorius will get off? - Sid Peimer

                      Manufacturing
                        Manufacturing confidence up 5 points says BER
                        Beverages business keeps Bowler Metcalf's earnings under pressure - Nick Hedley
                        Brazil Trade Mission to Africa 2014

                        Property
                          German property group planning to list on JSE - Joan Muller
                          Ask the right questions when buying a home
                          Professionals grab bulk of new property investment class

                          Education
                            Careers, bursaries in fresh produce sector showcased at Agri-Food Fair
                            Millions to benefit from collaboration between universities
                            Registration for International Maths Olympiad at an all-time record

                            Tourism
                              The Park Inn Sandton wins Gold Circle Award
                              SA Rugby Travel secures World Cup tickets
                              Youth travel growth in Cape Town

                              ICT
                                YouTube on crash course in SA
                                The personal cloud - taking digital storage to new heights - Anamika Budree
                                Business expectations of IT higher than ever before - Warren Olivier
                                Take the SAM opportunity to optimise data management - Gary Allemann

                                Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                  Oink oink - I'd love some pork! - Nina Timm
                                  Zabalaza Festival award winners announced
                                  Assitej SA partners the Naledi Awards

                                  Automotive
                                    Motor trade sales up 2.4% y/y in January
                                    Imperial Auto partners with Headway Gauteng



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