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Be committed and make a success of life 2005-11-21 10:23:01 We are constantly faced with the prospect of failure or success so it is important to realise the outcome will be determined by the level of commitment to the task at hand, says Des Squire. [Full Story...] Make your audience concentrate 2005-10-17 10:18:01 Do you enjoy watching politicians speak? As the commentators and pundits so relentlessly tell us, leadership races can be won or lost on the content and delivery of those speeches. [Full Story...] Security industry casts new light on training 2005-10-10 09:56:01 Private security, one of our fastest-growing industries with a turnover of R40-billion a year and 500 000 employees, has entered a new era following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (Sasseta) and the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA). [Full Story...] Use your CV to sell yourself 2005-10-10 10:00:01 The "manufacture" of CVs has become a parity market for those with some work experience and some tertiary education, as many unsuccessful but well-qualified job applicants may have discovered. As in any market, the key for those doing the selling is to find a differentiator, a factor that sets apart candidate A from B, C and D. [Full Story...] Change your mindset at work 2005-09-19 09:36:01 With appraisals, pay increases and bonus payments almost wrapped up for another year, employees often wonder about their next working destination. [Full Story...] Santa shares his management secrets ... 2005-09-05 09:50:01 Like most managers, I've had to deal with technological advancements, demands for higher quality and better service, fluctuations in the economy, competing priorities, budget cuts, staff reductions, ever-increasing performance expectations, employees who are either unwilling or unable to adjust to change, and a whole lot more. [Full Story...] Reach out to your anger - don't let it escape 2005-08-22 10:20:01 A report last week stated that, in general, South Africans are among the most prone to road rage in the world. I am sure most of us are unsurprised, but why is this? [Full Story...] Techniques to steer clear of job frustration 2005-08-10 09:04:01 To proactively avoid a frustrating situation in the first place, cut a task down to its basics. [Full Story...] It's hard to get started 2005-07-26 10:36:01 The business world and government preach emphatically about the importance of small businesses and the spirit of entrepreneurship in our country. [Full Story...] To succeed, challenge your thinking 2005-07-19 10:25:01 Just the other day I was amazed to see how Nasa scientists managed to direct a space probe over a million miles away to ensure that it collided with a comet travelling faster than anything I had ever seen. Yet sometimes I miss turn-offs while travelling in my car at a little over 60km/h. [Full Story...] Steps to minimise interview stress 2005-07-04 10:48:01 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. This can be traumatic, says Gail Cameron, chief executive of the Image Excellence Group. [Full Story...] New website hooks up builders with registered workers 2005-06-20 09:43:01 To address the skills shortage and keep registered employees in the building industry employed, the Building Industry Bargaining Council (BIBC) has launched a free web-based employment database. [Full Story...] Vain search for perfect job 2005-06-13 09:33:01 I know it may sound a little controversial, but the quest for the perfect job is an attempt in vain for just about everyone. [Full Story...] Disagree, with respect 2005-06-13 09:37:01 When we talk about seeing eye to eye, we mean we respect others for their experiences and opinions. This is a very important factor to keep in mind when we disagree with them. [Full Story...] Computer specs protect users from effects of strained eyes 2005-05-16 08:33:01 People who use computers at work every day may not realise that tired or burning eyes, blurred vision, headaches, or neck or shoulder pains could be symptoms of computer vision syndrome (CVS). [Full Story...] Experience and resources work hand in hand in building a bigger and better business 2005-05-16 08:34:01 Khayelitsha small business owner Anderson Ghu, 59, says the Red Door initiative is just the way for new and more experienced entrepreneurs like himself to put their business on the right track and to fast-track growth. [Full Story...] Call centre staff can turn enemies into friends 2005-05-16 08:35:01 One of the most effective ways to learn about and understand a business operation is to join a call centre team, says Margie Middleton, head of Emmanuels Training and Consulting Division. [Full Story...] Big goals need small steps 2005-05-03 08:54:01 It must be really difficult to take on the responsibility of a fortune teller. Imagine having to work out every single person's life path and then sometimes having to break the bad news that it's not all going to be rosy. [Full Story...] The economy needs you - at work 2005-05-03 08:56:01 While the economy seems to be on the up-and-up this year, job creation remains a challenge for our country. [Full Story...] Women still tiptoeing in corporate world 2005-04-12 12:07:01 Why are bright, capable and ambitious female accountants not being made partners at the same rate as their male counterparts? Upon investigation, the primary reasons cited, is that females bring in significantly less business revenue than their male counterparts. [Full Story...] Happy employees are key to organisation's success 2005-04-05 09:33:01 Regardless of whether organisations sell products or services they have to accept that specialised services differentiate them from their competitors and that the quality of service depends on people, says internal marketing consultant, Lelani Strydom. [Full Story...] Preparing to make it on your own 2005-03-29 11:19:01 I was motivated to write this article after another flyer was popped into my car window, promising me huge wealth and profits in my own business. [Full Story...] Fear of success breeds in pressure zones 2005-03-29 11:19:01 I was reminded by a short yet thought provoking e-mail the other day that many people struggle with both the fear of failure and of success. [Full Story...] Why you need to slow down in order to speed up 2005-03-14 09:27:01 Working harder is actually counter-productive and leads to sub-optimal performance, say the experts. [Full Story...] New CEOs must 'listen and learn' 2005-03-14 09:25:01 In America, political observers have long attached important status to the first 100 days of a new administration in the White House. It's the time for a new president to put a team in place, announce an agenda and set the tone with some quick achievements. [Full Story...] Banking sector invests in its people 2005-03-14 09:21:01 The strong track record of the Banking Industry Cector Education and Training Authority (Bankseta) is testimony to the fact that stakeholders in the sector have bought into Minister Mdladlana's vision of skills for sustainable growth, development and equity. [Full Story...] How to cope with the pressure 2005-02-21 10:28:01 Work stress is becoming a major problem and is a leading cause of absenteeism in the workplace. This is not only because of increased pressure in the workplace, but also pressures at home, in society and self-inflicted pressures that carry over into the workplace. [Full Story...] Find the career flow in your job 2005-01-31 09:53:01 While I was thinking about what to write for today, I stumbled across some new and interesting research in the field of career success and satisfaction. [Full Story...] Believe in yourself and if it is the right job for you, you'll be hired 2005-01-24 10:47:01 Confidence is the key to getting the job you want, but it's not easy to be confident when the prospect of an interview is reducing you to a nervous wreck. [Full Story...] Engineers of tomorrow must see writing on the wall, warns expert 2005-01-24 10:46:01 The shortage of skilled engineers will worsen and lead to an industry crisis, warns Laura Hutchinson, general manager of Communicate Personnel, Cape Town. [Full Story...] |
