Friday 27th of January 2012





The changing role of human resources management
Written by Anna Malczyk   

HR staff used to be seen as the administrative enforcers of the business’ management team – executive-centric and reactive, hindering the other employees in performing their jobs with complex layers of bureaucracy.

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Mentorship Training
Written by Bronwyn   

The challenge for Managers or anyone guiding others at work is one of creating an environment where people are allowed and encouraged to be all they can. The theme of the Mentoring Training Programme is one of guiding and assisting in the development of employees or mentees.

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Bringing structure to your business
Written by Bronwyn   

Every organisation has a specific composition or hierarchy which gives employees a sense of identity and helps them understand their position and purpose in the broader context of the business. Here are some guidelines to establishing organisational structure.

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Careful counselling changes lives
Written by Nicolene Rose-Innes   

Counselling is a complex conversation which requires the listener, to not only unpack what is being said into a manageable problem but also correctly identify the client’s feelings towards a given situation or person.

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Women want more access to female condoms
Written by BuaNews   

Various organisations, including traditional leaders, women and men’s organisations in KwaZakhele got an opportunity to voice their concerns and requests on what they want to see added in the new National Strategic Plan (NSP) for HIV and Aids 2012 – 2016 to be unveiled.

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How to have those crucial conversations
Written by Bronwyn   
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The online poll of 845 women in business revealed that women battle to have conversations about workload and as a result 1 in 5 women leaver their job.

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Will top execs also feel the pinch this year?
Written by Debbie Goodman-Bhyat   
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As the world continues to reel from the outfall of the European debt crisis and global financial market turmoil, much interest is set to fall on the salary increases and bonuses being awarded to top-level executives in coming months.

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Software developers should plan ahead
Written by Bronwyn   

So you’ve slogged it out for four years at varsity earning your computer science degree and can’t wait to get out there and make a name for yourself as a hot new software developer? Great, but there are a few tricks of the trade you need to be aware of to ensure all that hard work pays off.

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Against all odds
Written by Cindy Payle   

Shocking statistics reveal that women are still getting the short end of the stick in the workplace. A more assertive approach is needed if women hope to change their fate in society according to Lizanne De Jong, course leader of the Management & Leadership Development for Women workshop hosted by Alusani Skills & Training Network.

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It pays to keep employees healthy
Written by Teryl Schroenn   

International research initiated by Human Resource and labour experts confirms that the welfare of staff is a growing priority in the workplace.

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A footprint for community tourism
Written by Nikki De Pina   

SOUTH AFRICA AND CARIBBEAN PARTNERSHIP CREATES A FOOTPRINT FOR COMMUNITY TOURISM
The Caribbean Countrystyle Community Tourism Network (CCTN) and Villages as Businesses (VAB) partnership with a South African group has been endorsed by the International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT)

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Talking Recruitment
Written by Workinfo   

Tight budgets? Strict sign-off processes for new positions? Time constraints?
Being responsible for your organisations successful recruitment process is essential to your own success and that of your team. An agency fee may be a small price to pay to confirm you are sourcing the very best talent in the market.

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What is the point of HR?
Written by Dr. Margaret Shaffer   

In the past Human Resources officers were primarily responsible for issues such as employee training, selection and compensation.Today HR is seen as an executive function and is intricately involved in strategic processes. Dr. Margaret Shaffer talks about the current roles of HR managers.

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4 ways cloud computing will revolutionise small business
Written by Anna Malczyk   
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“Cloud computing” is a technical term for something that most internet users are already familiar with and using on a daily basis. Basically, it means computing services and tools are housed on the internet (in the cloud) rather than locally on physical hardware.

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Youth urged to test for HIV
Written by BuaNews   
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Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Blade Nzimande has called on young people leaving school and those in institutions of higher learning to get tested for HIV.

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Fraud increasing amid volatile economic climate
Written by Ina van der Merwe   

Executive management at Managed Integrity Evaluation (Pty) Ltd. say that the financial sector is particularly prudent – and necessarily so - when it comes to recruitment processes and security checks on individuals.

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Companies push the IT in security
Written by Teryl Schroenn   

Experts within the business management solution arena say that whilst there is technology available that will improve protection, decision makers are advised to be more thorough in their inspection and evaluation of solutions before committing to investment.

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Harness the Power of Empathy
Written by Sharon King   

Many of us know people who have reached a certain point in their careers because they have excellent technical skills but they don't get along with team members because their people skills are sorely lacking.

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Is social networking your employees’ smoking gun?
Written by Bronwyn   
“Privacy is dead, and social media holds the smoking gun.” – Pete Cashmore, Mashable CEO

One of our consultants recently was called to chair a disciplinary enquiry where an employee had made a comment: “I hate Indians with a passion” on her Facebook page. Not surprisingly, it wasn’t long before someone in her department saw the comment and brought it to the attention of management.

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Helping team members excel
Written by Des Squire   

Many leaders, managers and supervisors fail because they cannot delegate or refuse to delegate. When the do delegate or assign a task to a subordinate they then continuously follow up and check on progress.

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Dealing with mental illness at work
Written by Dionne Kerr   

Siyakha Consulting has come out in support of the Department of Health’s listing as Mental Illness Awareness Month.

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