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CFO to CEO - the right brain shift
[Auguste Coetzer] A frequent corporate assumption is that the chief financial officer (CFO) is the CEO in waiting. This has often been the case in South Africa, but recent US research indicates this could be less and less likely... read


Entrepreneurship
SA entrepreneurs: you now have your own loyalty rewards programme

Stuart Thomas

Mercantile Bank, a financial institution aimed exclusively at entrepreneurs, on Friday announced that it had entered into an agreement with wiGroup to develop a loyalty and rewards programme for its clients... read
10 start-up decisions you'll never regret

Thabiso Thantsha

The 2014 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) survey reported a startlingly low entrepreneurial activity in the face of high unemployment rate... read
Entrepreneurs will be key custodians in transition to a circular economy

Hermann Erdmann

Every year, the World Economic Forum (WEF) brings together the world's business, economic and political leaders in Davos to discuss the challenges and future of the world economy. The theme for this year was Mastering the Fourth Industrial Revolution... read
Entrepreneurs can still thrive in South Africa
While the weakening Rand is concerning, it does not mean it is all doom and gloom for South Africa's local entrepreneurs, as challenges bring new opportunities and business prospects for entrepreneurs to capitalise on... read



Entrepreneurship
Tomorrow's Leaders Convention 2016 seeks nominees
The Tomorrow's Leaders Convention (TLC) 2016, presented by Old Mutual and Cape Media, will take place on Friday 11 March at Emperor's Palace, Gauteng... read
Simplifyd software for small businesses arrives in South Africa
Simplifyd business software, built for freelancers, small teams and everyone in between, has officially launched in South Africa, allowing small teams and entrepreneurs to invoice faster, get paid quicker... read
Jobs & Recruitment
Edcon to cut some of its 3,000 head-office jobs

Zeenat Moorad

Edcon, the retailer that owns brands such as Edgars, CNA and Jet, will cut jobs at its head office as part of its turnaround strategy... read
Creatively reducing stress during interviews
The Talent Boom (recruiters in the creative industries) has launched a new game '28 Seconds' (based on the popular 30 Seconds) that aims to inject some creativity into the interview process... read
Changing jobs? Make sure it's the right move
Before moving into a new year with a new job, the rewards of that move must be weighed against intrinsic benefits already being offered... read
Doing work to be proud of

Leigh Andrews

The latest radio and TVCs from Ogilvy for Careers24 are something to be proud of - highlighting the awkward scenarios that can arise when you're asked 'So what do you do?'... read
Bringing recruitment to NGOs in Africa

Beverley Klein

NGO Recruit Africa is a leading recruitment firm in the non-profit and development sector in Africa. Working with a wide range of clients, the agency aims to recruit across various sectors... read
Labour Law & Unions
Jurisdictional overlaps in labour matters

Samiksha Singh and Katlego Letlonkane

Recent cases underline that jurisdictional overlaps between the High Court and the Labour Court may occur in certain labour cases. read
Management
Revealed: the big CFO miscalculation

Auguste Coetzer

Chief financial officers are not generally known for making miscalculations, but they are currently in danger of making a big one... with huge ramifications for their future prospects... read
Retirement reforms in best interest of employees

Rob Cooper

Payroll administrators need to start preparing their business systems, processes and workforces for the implementation of the National Treasury's long-awaited retirement reforms... read
Six strategies for effectively managing remote employees for maximum productivity

Boris Dzhingarov, Issued by Monetary Library

You can't simply assign remote workers a role or project and expect everything to go smoothly because statistically they'll be more productive. You have to set them up for success and set expectations if you want results... read
The top five richest people in the world that business leaders can take inspiration from

Boris Dzhingarov, Issued by Monetary Library

The five richest people in the world are leading figures in the computing, telecommunications, investing and fashion industries. Some have now become household names... read
Business
Building your profile in the business world
In this world, you ultimately receive exactly what your inward authentic self truly feels you deserve, no more and no less. Building your profile in business is very much about building your profile in life... read
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Recruitment training for agencies
The Personal Link - 15 Feb 2016 to 16 Feb 2016, Cape Town | 2 Mar 2016 to 3 Mar 2016, George | 16 Mar 2016 to 17 Mar 2016, Johannesburg | 13 Apr 2016 to 14 Apr 2016, Port Elizabeth | 2 Jun 2016 to 3 Jun 2016, Johannesburg


The modern professional receptionist and personal assistant seminar
Corporate Mentors - 10 Mar 2016 to 11 Mar 2016, Johannesburg | 10 Mar 2016 to 11 Mar 2016, Durban | 10 Mar 2016 to 11 Mar 2016, Cape Town


MBA for executive assistants and administrators
Corporate Mentors - 15 Mar 2016 to 18 Mar 2016, Johannesburg | 15 Mar 2016 to 18 Mar 2016, Durban | 15 Mar 2016 to 18 Mar 2016, Cape Town


Upcoming events
Social Entrepreneurship Programme 2016 - 16 Feb 2016, Johannesburg
The Social Entrepreneurship Programme is a training programme, for people who want to make a difference. It takes excellence in business thinking and applies it to the social development space. Read more >>

Business writing skills - advanced
Front Foot Strategic Consulting - 11 Feb 2016, Randburg | 26 Feb 2016, Boksburg | 26 Apr 2016, Randburg


HR for New HR Professionals
Alusani Skills & Training Network® - 15 Feb 2016 to 17 Feb 2016, Johannesburg


Management development programme
Enterprise University of Pretoria - 15 Feb 2016 to 20 May 2016, Pretoria


GIBS employment relationship management
GIBS - 16 Feb 2016, Johannesburg


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