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How to deal with office politics
[Roane Swindon] Some would say that politics in the office - including gossip, competition, hostility, and general scheming - is inevitable and unavoidable... read more>>



Entrepreneurship
Finding a niche the key to entrepreneurship

Dr John Demartini

Some South Africans have heard of the leadership and management teacher Brian Tracey. He's truly focused on his mission; he's in his sixties, so he's been around a while. In fact, I've known of him for about 40 years... read more>>
Enter the SAB Foundation Social Innovation competition
Entrepreneurs and innovators with innovative, pro-poor products and services are invited to enter for the SAB Foundation Social Innovation Awards 2015 which carries a first prize of R1m... read more>>
Paying yourself when you start a small business

Sophie Baker

??When you start your own business, you have to make a decision on how much to pay yourself. During the first few months you will probably be operating in the red, so you need to strike a balance between reducing your overheads and still paying yourself enough... read more>>
Launch of Fairlady Women of the Future search
Fairlady magazine launched its first Women of the Future Awards, looking for South African female entrepreneurs who are set to be the women of the future in business. Entries close on 15 June 2015... read more>>
SA economy needs more women entrepreneurs
According to the South African Women Entrepreneurs' Network, approximately 70% of informal businesses in South Africa are owned or controlled by women, but the 2014 SME Survey has revealed that only 8% of small and medium enterprises are owned by women... read more>>
She Leads Africa launches 2015 Entrepreneur Showcase
LAGOS, NIGERIA: She Leads Africa has announced the launch of its second annual Entrepreneur Showcase for the most talented female entrepreneurs across Africa... read more>>
Jobs & Recruitment
Disrupting recruitment with creative advertising

Leigh Andrews

While surfers are easy to find in Durban, art directors are not. That's why the end of April saw Greatstock and TBWA Hunt Lascaris Durban collaborate for inspired recruitment, using the stock image platform in an innovative way... read more>>
GM predicts top 10 jobs for 2025
"In the automotive industry we have the opportunity to make our technologies impact real change," says Gary Smyth, executive director of global research and development at General Motors... read more>>
Labour Law & Unions
BEE just not sustainable, says Gumede

Giulietta Talevi

Robert Gumede, the charismatic businessman who owns struggling technology company Gijima AST, says the black empowerment of today "is not sustainable"... read more>>
Government clear on implementation of B-BBEE Act
There is no confusion regarding the implementation of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, says the Department of Trade and Industry (dti)... read more>>
Impact of amendments to LRA on contact centre operators

Jennifer Algie

When your organisation is all about providing a service to a customer, you want your people to feel a sense of belonging and care so that they can pass on that feeling to customers they are helping on a daily basis... read more>>
Management
21stCentury enters into share ownership
21stCentury has announced that the organisation has entered into a broad-based share ownership transaction and an employee share ownership programme. read more>>
Measures to promote mental vitality and happiness at work

Liane McGowan

A lack of teamwork, lack of acknowledgement by superiors, high pressure environments and cultural, religious and racial issues lead to a demotivated workforce, even when employees are being remunerated well... read more>>
Government news
Post Office turnaround plan to shed over 5000 jobs
The South African Post Office (SAPO) plans to shed more than 5000 jobs... read more>>
Department warns employers of bogus inspector
The Department of Labour has warned employers of a man pretending to be one of the department's inspectors... read more>>
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Rethink Contact Centres - 22 Jul 2015, Johannesburg
A highly interactive, practical workshop to take your contact centre to the next level. Unpack neuroscience concepts, increase productivity, maximise profitability, reduce staff turnover and ensure client retention. Read more >>

Introduction to lean management
Lean Institute Africa - 11 May 2015 to 12 May 2015, Johannesburg | 25 May 2015 to 26 May 2015, Cape Town | 3 Aug 2015 to 4 Aug 2015, Durban | 14 Sep 2015 to 15 Sep 2015, Johannesburg | 7 Oct 2015 to 8 Oct 2015, Cape Town

The secrets of powerful human communications
Latitude Training - 14 May 2015, Hout Bay | 18 Jun 2015, Hout Bay | 2 Jul 2015, Hout Bay | 16 Jul 2015, Hout Bay

Lean Human Resources masterclass
Lean Institute Africa - 27 May 2015 to 28 May 2015, Johannesburg

Effective training administration
Alusani Skills & Training Network® - 14 Jul 2015 to 15 Jul 2015, Johannesburg

People management skills for new managers
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Business Entrepreneurship and Franchise Expo
Thebe Reed Exhibitions - 10 Sep 2015 to 13 Sep 2015, Johannesburg

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UCT Professional Development Project - 18 May 2015 to 22 May 2015, Cape Town

Breakfast with Rania Anderson
Business Engage - 19 May 2015, Johannesburg | 26 May 2015, Cape Town

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