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Social media and job-hunting: The good, the bad and the savvy
When it comes to job hunting, social media can be a double-edged sword and a tool in helping you discover career opportunities.
Innovative culture: embracing and rewarding innovation
An innovative culture is crucial for companies looking to thrive in a dynamic and competitive marketplace. It creates an environment that nurtures creativity and encourages employees to think outside the box.
E-learning can help burnout
Mental health in the workplace is becoming a focus for progressive organisations that value and view their employees as people - not simply as costs on a balance sheet.
The real cost of burnout in the workplace
According to the latest Gallup report, 36% of the South African workforce experience excessive daily stress and more than 71% are either disengaged or actively disengaged at work.
Why contract-to-hire is a better strategy
The best way to determine fit is to see how someone performs in the role. This is why a shift to contract-to-hire is the emerging strategy for forward-thinking organisations looking to de-risk the hiring process.
Unemployed graduates turn to sit-in protests to get the government to respond calls of job opportunities
In order to draw attention, unemployed graduates have adopted a radical approach by staging sit-in protests outside respective government institutions as the demand employment.
Discover meaningful work in any career
As the new year sets in, working with your values and purpose is a great place to start if you want to enhance your work motivation and clear your direction for 2024.
Tips to boost workplace well-being
Corporate nutrition is a vital contributor to overall health. Nutrition plays an important role in corporate wellness.
Time to shift to new recruitment paradigm
A quick glance at global unemployment rates will routinely reveal that South Africa has the highest jobless population in the world.
Learning culture key to effective teambuilding
Building an effective team requires that each member approaches the teambuilding exercise with an attitude of “what can I learn” and “what can I contribute
Optimising team communication
As businesses strive to stay ahead, the ability to streamline communication within teams has never been more crucial.
Rewriting the recruitment model
Gig workers allow organisations to tap into immediate talent during crunch time or when they need specialised help.
What to ask when starting a new job
You need to have clarity on what you bring to the workplace when you start a new job.
Contract tips to ‘Freelance like a boss’
Freelance Like a Boss helps stunted in-house employees and frustrated freelancers create successful, sustainable businesses that will give them greater flexibility and earning potential.
How to check if an internship is the real deal
The internet is an amazing resource for finding internships and employment. However, with the anonymity of the internet, some advertisements could easily be a scam.
Workplace social media policies - four common misconceptions
A workplace social media policy is a document that outlines the code of conduct for all stakeholders in an organisation; aiming to protect and enhance the organisation’s reputation.
5 Tips for smart job hunting
Knowing which steps to follow when job searching can make the process simpler and improve your chances of landing an interview
Seven ways to embrace Ubuntu through empathy in the workplace
Each one of us has a meaningful role to play in creating a workplace environment that includes caring for everyone, especially those who are different from us.
How to build the skills to have difficult conversations in the workplace
All of us can improve our skills at handling critical, tricky conversations.
Report reveals urgent need to invest in tech skills development and training to ensure Africa capitalises on youth
To take advantage of Africa's youth dividend, skills development and training are critical, says SAP Africa's managing director, Cathy Smith.
6 red flags to watch out for to avoid job scams
With high unemployment and crime rates in South Africa, job seekers are vulnerable to job scams. Here are six red flags to look out for while searching for a job.
Research reveals hybrid work is good for a lot of reasons, including enhanced mental health
Research conducted on more than 2 000 hybrid workers found that the time saved by reduced commuting has resulted in countless health and wellbeing benefits.
Jobs you can get with only your matric certificate
Believe it or not, there are several profitable professional routes you could pursue with only your matric certificate.
Why this company opted for a 4-day work week
Employee mental wellness and more time away from work increase productivity, according to the results of trials conducted by 4 Day Week Global. Companies are growing more interested in this futuristic-seeming work mode.