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Why Generation Y run away and how to make them stay
[Lidia van Wyk] A 2012 study by Millennial Branding predicted that by 2025, 75% of the workforce will consist of millennials. Also known as Generation Y, millennials have been weaned on digital technology... read


Entrepreneurship
MTN and Jumia launched entrepreneurship challenge across Africa
MTN, in partnership with the MTN Solution Space and Jumia, are proud to announce the launch of the MTN Entrepreneurship Challenge powered by Jumia... read
Building business relationships as a SMME

Darlene Menzies

Being an entrepreneur or small-business owner can be a lonely place; so getting to interact with other like-minded individuals and being exposed to business opportunities, can be challenging. To help you build your business relationships... read
[eCommerce Africa Confex] Investing in e-commerce

Nicci Botha

The total amount of growth funding globally is $12 billion, but only $200 million is invested in tech start-ups in Africa, so the continent is still very small proportion of global market... read
Inspiring entrepreneur leads Economic Development Conference 2016
Luvuyo Rani from Khayelitsha, Cape Town, will be inspiring delegates at the Economic Development Conference 2016, hosted by the Rotary districts of Southern Africa, with his business story. The conference takes place at the Kelvin Grove in Cape Town on Saturday 27 February 2016... read



Jobs & Recruitment
Approaching top jobs from an angle
According to the latest Jack Hammer Executive Report, 'Finding the Facts: SA's Future Leaders', there is an interesting development that despite transformation still lagging in the top echelons of South Africa's Top 40 companies, there is an emerging pool of leadership talent among executives under 40... read
Bad news for IT and telecoms jobseekers
The latest CJI report reveals a concerning trend regarding IT and telecommunications jobs - but there is some good news as well... read
Labour Law & Unions
JD Group to cut more than 4,000 jobs

TJ Strydom

The local furniture retail unit of Steinhoff International plans to cut 4,110 jobs when it closes stores, as part of structural changes to revamp the ailing retailer, the South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union (Saccawu) said on Monday... read
Management
Redesigning customer experience with BrandLove CX

Leigh Andrews

Take 40 workshop attendees from all walks (and works) of life. Give them an introduction to laughter yoga as an icebreaker and then tell them to 'build the customer of 2020' by giving each a box of Lego pieces... read
The wearable workplace might be closer than you think

Anton van Heerden

Think back eight years to the launch of the original Apple iPhone - a device that seemed at the time like an expensive toy for the wealthy. Today, smartphones with fast LTE connections... read
When is it time for a CEO to go?
It is difficult to identify when a CEO should go and this question of tenure is one of the trickiest governance questions faced by boards... read
Skills Development & Training
Inaugural South African Working Mothers Expo in November
For the first time in South Africa, an expo will be directly geared to meet the needs of working mothers. The Working Mothers Expo, in partnership with MiWayLife, takes place at the Sandton Convention Centre on 4-5 November 2016... read
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New events to diarise
SACBW Johannesburg West Networking Meeting
SACBW - 25 Feb 2016, Johannesburg


Masterclass in stakeholder reputation and relationship management
The Reputation Go-to Guy - 10 Mar 2016 to 11 Mar 2016, Johannesburg


My Business Expo 2016
NSBC - 10 Mar 2016, Johannesburg


Strategic business and individual performance management
BRC Business Management Solutions - 16 Mar 2016, Kempton Park


VOICES after work power workshop
VOICES Female Business Club - 17 Mar 2016, Cape Town


Upcoming events
Receptionists training
Corporate Mentors - 26 Feb 2016, Johannesburg | 26 Feb 2016, Durban | 26 Feb 2016, Cape Town


GIBS digital transformation in HR
GIBS - 1 Mar 2016, Johannesburg


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