The difference between managers and leaders

Leadership and management are two terms that we are familiar with and are often used interchangeably. Ellené Pienaar-Carstens, from Bizmod Development (BizDev) says that while both are important to the success of an organisation, they are very different approaches to...

Keep payroll and HR going, even during loadshedding

Is there a worse time to lose power than during month-end? Every business has crucial activities that keep it moving forward. Prime examples include paying salaries and helping employees access leave applications and payslips. But when loadshedding strikes, such...

How to combat mid-year fatigue

As we find ourselves in the middle of the year, many individuals that I speak to, both leaders and team members, experience a sense of fatigue. By Anja van Beek, talent strategist, leadership and HR expert, and executive coach Do you ever feel like the fatigue is an...

Get creative about skills retention in SA

Crumbling infrastructure. Loadshedding. Rampant crime and corruption. These are just some of the reasons why many highly skilled South African professionals are choosing to relocate to other countries – where the infrastructure is stable, the lights stay on, and...

Restraint of trade: enforceable contract clause or a bullying tactic?

Many employers rely on a restraint of trade to protect their business interests when an employee leaves the company. But, given that the constitution affords everyone the right to engage in their chosen profession and utilise their skills to earn a livelihood, are...