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Research proves strong team of founders key driver of startup success in Africa
Research proves strong team of founders key driver of startup success in Africa
Venture Capital for Africa has released its ‘2017 Venture Finance in Africa' research that indicates that a strong team of founders is the key driver of startup success in Africa... read
HR
Now hiring for the workplace of tomorrow: 2017's Future of HR Awards winners
Now hiring for the workplace of tomorrow: 2017's Future of HR Awards winners

Issued by Topco Media

Following the Future of HR Summit, which zeroed in on current challenges and opportunities in this fast-changing industry, celebrations ensued at Boksburg's Birchwood Hotel with the Future of HR Awards... read
Artificial + Intelligence? The Future of HR Summit opens a door to the future workplace
Artificial + Intelligence? The Future of HR Summit opens a door to the future workplace

Issued by Topco Media

Close on 300 delegates came together at the third annual Future of HR Summit held at the Birchwood Hotel in Johannesburg from 19-20 July... read
Employee Wellness
Charter also fails on health & safety details
Charter also fails on health & safety details

Kate Collier and Jonathan Veeran

Mining Charter III has been mired in controversy since before its publication... read
Entrepreneurship
Boris Dzhingarov
What experienced entrepreneurs have to say about workplace productivity

Boris Dzhingarov, Issued by Monetary Library

There is no one winning formula when it comes to improving workplace productivity. However, experienced managers know what works and what doesn't... read
SA Tourism ensures SMMEs participate in SA's first Holiday Expo
SA Tourism ensures SMMEs participate in SA's first Holiday Expo
SA Tourism has teamed up with the Future Group hosting the inaugural Holiday Expo, an experiential showcase, to ensure that SMMEs in the tourism industry get the opportunity to market and showcase their businesses... read
The 2017 Resolution Social Venture Challenge winners
Winners of Resolution Social Venture Challenge agents of change in their communities
21 African social entrepreneurs have been named winners in the Resolution Social Venture Challenge. Impact evaluation data shows that an average of 3,200 community members benefits per fellowship awarded... read
Labour Law & Unions
Aguma not completely off the hook
Aguma not completely off the hook

Neo Goba

Although the SABC has accepted former acting CEO James Aguma's resignation, he can still face a forensic investigation... read
Suspended SABC executive hit with additional charges at disciplinary hearing
Suspended SABC executive hit with additional charges at disciplinary hearing

Neo Goba

Suspended SABC chief financial officer James Aguma's legal representative has argued that additional charges brought against his client at his disciplinary hearing are pure victimisation... read
Uber drivers protected by labour laws
Uber drivers protected by labour laws
The Department of Labour has welcomed a CCMA ruling which states that Uber drivers are fully protected by the South African labour laws... read
Reviewing automatic termination clauses in employment contracts
Reviewing automatic termination clauses in employment contracts

Andre Van Heerden and Jacques van Wyk

A recent Labour Appeal Court case reviewed whether the employee was unfairly dismissed after his appointment letter was automatically terminated because of a provision stating that his offer of employment was conditional on a positive outcome of a vetting process... read
Management
Globalisation is irreversible, despite protests
Globalisation is irreversible, despite protests
Business leaders from across Africa discussed the effect of anti-globalisation on emerging markets at the CEO Agenda: the new rules for global business, held in Sandton on 17 July 2017... read
Tarryn Atkinson, Saica chairperson: employees tax and expatriate sub-committees.
Twin tax bills and their impact on other Acts

Tarryn Atkinson

There are several amendments in the new tax bills that will impact on other labour-related legislation... read
Four tips on managing growth effectively in your business
Four tips on managing growth effectively in your business

Issued by Monetary Library

Many business owners are well equipped to manage the financing and human resource requirements of growth. However, growth when not properly managed could become an Achilles heel for the business... read
Succession planning essential for CEOs
Succession planning essential for CEOs
Recent appointments of well-known CEOs in South African boardrooms raises questions as to the factors possibly influencing board decision making and whether internal processes, such as succession planning, are working effectively... read
Unqualified councilors a recipe for murder
Unqualified councilors a recipe for murder

Nathi Olifant

You don't need to be qualified to be a councillor, which is why people are killed over the coveted posts... read
Retrenchment and taxes - creating best packages
Retrenchment and taxes - creating best packages

Mariana Stander

As retrenchments deepen in South Africa, employers need to understand the tax implications applicable to retrenchment packages to ensure that they leave the retrenched employees in the best possible financial position... read
Things to consider when determining executive remuneration
Things to consider when determining executive remuneration
Many commentators have questioned the fairness of executive packages, highlighting the disparity in remuneration between CEOs and workers and calling for greater regulation of those salaries and benefits... read
Why experience and potential can trump a degree
Why experience and potential can trump a degree
With the fourth industrial revolution, entirely new jobs and careers now exist, and it may be time for business leaders and decision makers to review their dated notions that any candidate with a degree is ‘better' or ‘more employable' than one without... read
How cash flow can kill profitable businesses
How cash flow can kill profitable businesses

Frank Knight

Three out of every five companies in South Africa fail, whilst showing a profit, because profit and cash flow are not directly linked nor are they both equal measures of success... read
Why you need customer experience management
Why you need customer experience management
Customer experience management utilises user experience, customer satisfaction and value-add and will be the next ‘big thing' for businesses looking to exploit multiple channels of communication that link the customer... read
Skills Development & Training
Highlights from Beyond Girls' Education Global Summit
Highlights from Beyond Girls' Education Global Summit
The Standard Chartered Goal Programme hosted ‘Beyond Girls' Education Global Summit 2017', which highlighted the best practices and opportunities to support adolescent girls and young women with confidence, knowledge and skills to ensure they have the opportunity to fulfil their economic potential... read
eStudy wins award
eStudy wins award

Issued by eStudy

In recognition of eStudy's accomplishments in the e-learning sector, CrossKnowledge has awarded them with the award for “Most Innovative Offer” as part of their Partner of The Year Awards... read
Talent Acquisition
TrendSetter - SA's most in-demand skills
TrendSetter - SA's most in-demand skills

Issued by CareerJunction

CareerJunction has done some research and crunched the numbers to give an outlook on skills that are on South African recruiters' hot (and not) list right now when hiring talent online... read
Recruitment trends show IT/tech as massive growth sector
Recruitment trends show IT/tech as massive growth sector

Issued by Careers24

The IT, tech and telecoms sectors have shown robust growth despite the economic downturn. Careers24's second quarter stats show a massive 154% year-on-year increase in jobs posted for these sectors... read
Business
The pros and cons of discounting for small businesses
The pros and cons of discounting for small businesses

Viresh Harduth

As a small business owner, you've probably offered discounts to your customers or have considered doing so. It's a bit of a catch 22... read
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