By now, some of us have heard the term, “be mindful”, but what does that mean when implementing it into a professional setting? What is mindfulness? Mindfulness can be defined as being in the state of awareness of the present moment, being consciously aware of what is happening and how you feel about the situation.Continue reading “Mindfulness in business.”
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How to Problem Solve When You Get Rejected.
Everyone faces rejection and disappointment at some time in their lives, even some of the most famous business owners and individuals today have faced their fair share of rejection. There are many people who are now opening their own businesses and many who are job-hunting after lockdown. How do we properly face rejection and disappointmentContinue reading “How to Problem Solve When You Get Rejected.”
Psychometric Assessments – Infographic.
The Benefits of Learnerships for Employers.
By now, many South African companies are accustomed to the intricacies of holding Skills Development and Training initiatives in their respective fields for their employees and other unemployed learners. But what are the benefits of Learnerships, how can they be implemented, and why, as a whole, do we have a need for Learnerships in SouthContinue reading “The Benefits of Learnerships for Employers.”
Employment Equity- The Basics.
What is employment equity? The employment equity act No.55 of 1998 ensures a fair and diverse workforce among designated employers. Designated employers and groups. A designated employer is either an entity with a headcount of 50 or more employees, or an entity that has fewer than 50 employees with an annual turnover that is equalContinue reading “Employment Equity- The Basics.”
4 Tips for Business Startups.
There are many who dream of starting a business, but don’t know where to start. Besides business registration, capital, funding and accounts, there are other factors to consider when starting a business. Here are the 4 top tips taken from successful female business owners and a link to our free webinar on Friday 7 AugustContinue reading “4 Tips for Business Startups.”
The Important Role of Email in Business
Is email dead? Is it old news? According to a study made in 2019, there are 3.9 billion active email users globally. The importance of email in business cannot be understated. It is still the preferred method of communication in professional settings, whether between colleagues or closing deals with clients. Due to social distancing, theContinue reading “The Important Role of Email in Business”
What Top Business Leaders Do To Keep Productive.
When working from home or in the office, sometimes our productivity can dwindle, this can be due to a number of reasons like distractions, not setting goals, tackling too much work at once or not having set deadlines. How then, do top leaders keep productive with the amount of work set out in front ofContinue reading “What Top Business Leaders Do To Keep Productive.”
The Revised Lockdown Regulations – What Employers Need to Know.
With President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation on Sunday (12 July 2020), the revised directives have been published which outline South Africa’s new level 3 lockdown rules. As an employer and business owner, it is vital to know and adhere to the revised regulations to curb the spread of COVID-19 amongst clients and colleagues.Continue reading “The Revised Lockdown Regulations – What Employers Need to Know.”
Learning to overcome stress.
When faced with stress and difficulties at work, studies show that the rates are alarmingly high. According to this study over 94% of workers experience high levels of stress in the workplace with 6% saying that they don’t experience stress. When faced with stress, employees are reported of doing one of two things. The firstContinue reading “Learning to overcome stress.”
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