The government remains deeply invested in the encouragement of ongoing adult education programmes in the workplace, with the aim of continuing […]
Live online coaching gives adult learners an effective substitute for face-to-face teaching
The waste of it all
“Gaslighting” has risen in popularity and has been elevated to a form of psychological manipulation, writes Howard Feldman, Head of Marketing […]
Workplace bullying and sick leave during COVID-19
If your workplace has turned rather hostile due to COVID-19 panic, you’re not alone. Although sickness in the workplace is not […]
Top earners borrowing more to make up income shortfall.
South African consumers’ debt exposure to net income continued to deteriorate over the lockdown, with higher-income earners in particular under significant […]
How small business can pull extra bang from Black Friday bucks
Offering Black Friday discounts has become an attractive opportunity for local small businesses to increase sales volumes and turnover. According to research […]
NIELSEN SHOPPER TRENDS REVEALS TRUE STATE OF SA CONSUMER MINDSET
The 2019 Nielsen South Africa Shopper Trends Report has found that ‘lowest prices’ are no longer the key driver of store choice […]
DATA A TOP PRIORITY IN 2020 FOR SA TRAVEL BUYERS
Data will be a top priority for South African travel buyers in 2020, according to a new survey conducted by FCM […]
Do the (side) hustle
A key mindset for South African businesses to embrace going forward in a tough, tough economy is embracing the benefits of […]
Scrum down as skills shortage serves up outsourcing opportunities
Michael Shapiro, CEO at Synthesis, cautions that there’s a big fight brewing for the best of breed in the banking and […]
Putting your car on the block
We search for different things when it comes to cars, and that’s part of what makes buying one so exciting.
Flexible working instrumental to SME success
Co-working spaces and flexible work hours are becoming the norm in the world of SMEs as well as for larger corporates, […]
The digital needs of SMEs
Social media is becoming the marketing lifeblood of SMEs, writes Miguel Da Silva… but it’s vital to use it right.
Graduate recruitment platform a boon for young talent
South African businesses have a bright new platform to help them recruit skilled graduates, interns and apprentices and, in the process, […]
Sales: the essential “painful” task for professionals
Sales is the essential “painful” task for every professional services and consulting provider, writes Deon Binneman