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If your female boss emasculates you, maybe it’s time to look in the mirror
There are too many stories of women managers and executives being gaslit by their underlings and actively undermined by having their every decision or instruction retro validated by male peers.
Will your new plan let your company fly to the stars – or crash on take-off?
If you fail to plan, you plan to fail the saying goes – and it’s the same with organisational design, developing and mapping structures, roles and processes, hierarchies and work flows to enhance your company’s goals.
Navigating the Job Market in Challenging Times
Economic conditions are tough, and organizations are striving to meet targets and balance budgets, often leading to necessary cost-cutting measures. While this reality is evident, many remain in denial—particularly those navigating the job market.
Mentally fatigued? Tips to manage your energy at work
Low engagement costs the global economy approximately trillions annually
Job interviews gone wrong: South Africans share their funniest moments
In a landscape fraught with pressure, South African job seekers find solace in their humour, transforming awkward interview moments into laughable stories that resonate across the nation.
Wentworth’s heartwarming haircut drive supports schoolchildren and unemployed barbers
Wentworth community comes together to provide free haircuts for schoolboys, supporting local barbers and fostering community spirit.
Here are the 20 jobs that require a low work experience level
The South African youth are pondering whether the level of work experience they possess is in line with the expectations of potential employers.
Calls for action as hunger and health crises grow
Heala advocates for urgent discussions on hunger and food insecurity in South Africa, highlighting the need for policy reform and the expansion of the Health Promotion Levy to combat child hunger and improve public health.
How a rise in sick leave rates boost business for German private investigators
Rising sick leave rates in Germany pose challenges for companies but create unprecedented opportunities for private investigator Marcus Lentz, who is inundated with requests to verify employee absences.
Preparing learners for the gig economy
With the gig economy expected to reach $2. 7 trillion by 2025, education systems must adapt to equip learners with the skills needed for this dynamic environment.
Unemployment crises facing South African junior doctors
Explore the alarming trend of unemployment among newly qualified junior doctors in South Africa, as budgetary constraints and recruitment inefficiencies leave many without jobs despite a critical need for healthcare professionals.
The importance of flexibility in modern workplaces
Since the advent of COVID-19, the workplace has been in a state of flux. Work from home, back to the office, the Great Resignation and Quiet Quitting are just a few of the things we’ve endured in a very short space of time.
Relief at last: South Africa's unemployment rate drops by 1. 4 percent
South Africa sees a 1. 4 percent drop in its unemployment rate for Q3 2024, according to the StatsSA Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) Q3 2024.
Common interview myths holding you back from getting hired
Many job seekers hoping for an advantage unintentionally fall victim to popular interview misconceptions shared by social media, friends, and family.
These are South Africa’s most in-demand jobs
Civil and structural engineering jobs lead the way in South Africa's as the most in-demand jobs.
How to successfully transition from founder to professional management
Explore the complexities and opportunities of leadership transitions in founder-led companies, and learn how to navigate the challenges of evolving from a family-owned business to a professionally managed enterprise.
Breaking the silence: Prioritising mental health in the workplace
October is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the importance of mental well-being at workplaces.
Beating procrastination when you’re self-employed
Finding my solutions started when I identified why I was procrastinating on certain tasks in the first place.
Why generalists are becoming the ‘new MVPs’ at work
A generalist might sound like the idea of the proverbial “jack-of-all-trades”, but in fact it equates to being a master of your area of expertise, while also having a deep understanding of and handle on the interrelated disciplines.
AI’s role in enhancing society and creating opportunities
There is no doubt that AI technologies are enabling personalised learning experiences, ensuring individuals receive tailored content and support based on their needs.
Are Gen Z workers always late?
As the business mantra goes, early is on time and on time is late. For some Gen Z workers though, late is the new on time.
Interview questions that will set you apart
While it is essential to prepare answers for the questions you might be asked, it is equally important to think about the questions you can ask the interviewers to solidify your candidacy for the role.
Here’s what frustrates job seekers the most about the application process
It can take weeks or even months to get a call back, leaving us to spiral down a rabbit hole about what the future holds.
Anti-cadre deployment? John Steenhuisen tries to hire unqualified people to work in GNU
Steenhuisen’s request to deviate from the Public Service Act in order to appoint candidates who do not meet minimum requirement for senior job positions has been rubbished by Public Service and Administration minister.
These are the top five in-demand jobs in SA
From Information Technology to Sales and Finance, these three sectors have some of the most in-demand job sin SA.