Retrenchment woes given the boot 30 November 2005 at 11h00
The high retrenchment rate in South Africa has prompted three business professionals to create mechanisms that help employees handle the stressful event better. Full Story...
Companies lose out as top workers overlooked 20 October 2005 at 09h37
Good workers are being overlooked because too many companies are basing their final hiring decisions on the results of a psychometric test analysis, says expert headhunter Debbie Goodman. Full Story...
Making a success of major company changes 12 October 2005 at 13h55
Whether it's a successful merger, an excellent product launch or the implementation of a new strategy or system, change management is about helping a company manage the changes needed to achieve a goal, writes Impti du Toit. Full Story...
Marketing industry in search to find home 06 October 2005 at 13h43
The closure of the Marketing Federation of South Africa has left the marketing sector vulnerable to attacks capable of distracting it from its true purpose, which is why Services Seta are planning ahead... Full Story...
Marketing industry in search to find home 06 October 2005 at 13h43
The closure of the Marketing Federation of South Africa has left the marketing sector vulnerable to attacks capable of distracting it from its true purpose, which is why Services Seta are planning ahead... Full Story...
Cut the jargon to spread some skills... 28 September 2005 at 12h50
Skills development facilitators and other players in the vocational training arena need to broaden their knowledge of the context and practices of business if they wish to gain credibility in the workplace and be taken seriously by their... Full Story...
Contractors suffer big blow in union victory 10 August 2005 at 10h13
Company transfers have often caused loss of jobs and employees are often desperate to stay on with the new enterprise. Ivan Israelstam, chief executive of Labour Law Management Consulting, sums up the good, bad and the ugly in a business... Full Story...
How to draw good bees to your pot of honey... 21 July 2005 at 07h07
There is no doubt that people management is one of the worst managed elements in companies - and with the exception of Japan, this is a worldwide phenomenon. Malcolm Birkin tells employers how to find - and keep - talented professionals... Full Story...
Tomorrow's skills must be taught today... 30 June 2005 at 17h11
Governments, businesses and workers should always bear in mind the need to provide access to the right training and development opportunities, so as to provide the necessary skills for success in the workplace. Full Story...
Minimise your stress levels for interviews 27 June 2005 at 19h15
The re-engineering and transformation of companies have resulted in many employees having to re-apply for positions in the companies in which they are employed. Career guru Gail Cameron tells you how to deal with such stressful situation... Full Story...
People management convention not to be missed 16 June 2005 at 13h59
"Competencies and knowledge for 21st Century companies" is the theme for the 49th annual convention of the Institute of People Management in Sun City, where a host of well-known speakers will share their thoughts on the topic... Full Story...
BEE obligations made easier with training 15 June 2005 at 14h41
Black Economic Empowerment obligations provide challenges for businesses every day - but a new training programme shows companies how to tackle the issue. Full Story...
When your kitchen becomes your head office... 09 June 2005 at 10h27
Grant Cullingworth is no ordinary chef. In fact, he is far more than a chef – he is also an executive who says that management savvy is vital in this highly competitive industry... Full Story...
Qualifying on work experience 30 May 2005 at 07h58
Recognition of Prior Learning is a perfectly acceptable alternative route to achieving a qualification. Full Story...
Raising benchmarks will create jobs 18 May 2005 at 15h56
South Africa is lagging miserably in the development of skills and qualifications in the vocational trades, and this is hindering the development of a sustainable economy, writes Theo Garrun. Full Story...
Tax forum could save you money 16 May 2005 at 19h04
The Institute of People Management is set to host a forum on taxation matters relevant to human resources practitioners and managers. Full Story...
Talented youngsters could help textile firms 04 May 2005 at 16h02
The Western Cape's clothing and textile industry may be experiencing some hard times but all is not lost, says Lynne Brown, the provincial minister of finance and economic affairs. Full Story...
New scorecard measures BEE status on merit 03 May 2005 at 19h13
Black Economic Empowerment will have an effect on the way businesses are run for a while to come and will not be limited to the government and bigger corporations, says Paul Janisch, a BEE consultant specialising in transformation. Full Story...
How to get your dismissal strategy right 21 April 2005 at 11h39
Apart from the legal complexity of how to fairly change terms and conditions of employment, many labour court decisions are forcing employers to walk a tightrope, writes Pierre Marais. Full Story...
Retrenchment need not be a death knell 29 March 2005 at 10h36
You need to change your attitude and think differently about new challenges to survive the shock of retrenchment or early retirement, says Peter Beck, who runs programmes on achieving the optimum balance between life and work. Full Story...
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