What kind of salary can IT graduates expect?

February 21st, 2012

By guest writer Lara Green.  Lara possesses a B.A. degree in Psychology and English from the University of South Africa.  She joined the recruitment industry 7 years ago whilst living in the UK.  Upon her return to South Africa, she worked for one of... ...more

Recruitment consultants the answer to your job search

February 16th, 2012

You’ve bought the newspapers and applied online, but the invitation to that job interview just keeps evading you.  Approaching a specialised recruitment consultant could be the ideal solution to your job search headaches. What does a recruitment consultant do? Recruitment consultants facilitate the entire... ...more

What is keeping business leaders awake at night?

February 7th, 2012

Deloitte recently finalised an interesting study, which they adequately (and quite appropriately) named the Insomnia Index.  The Index, designed to capture the experiences and views of a diverse range of CEO’s and business leaders, focussed on different industries and organisations within South Africa.  The... ...more

Managing your manager

January 30th, 2012

Mention the concept of management, and we often think of managing team members or subordinates. However, successful business people know that true management spans 360 degrees…which also includes managing your manager.  This could be easier said than done, especially if you don’t agree with... ...more

Stay motivated with a mentor

January 26th, 2012

It’s a new year and if you’re like most of us, that means new goals and objectives.  It also means that, come February, you’re already side-tracked and pulled into the same-old, same-old of your job. Meeting with a mentor could be an effective way... ...more

Personal conflict management styles in the workplace…and when to use them.

January 17th, 2012

Even more than money, it is relationships that make the world go round.  And (sometimes unfortunately), we don’t have much choice when it comes to relationships with colleagues.  Even if you enjoy your job, clashing priorities and personalities in the workplace are bound to... ...more

Colleague conflict

January 6th, 2012

The Festive Season is over and 2012 is slowly coming into focus.  Holiday makers are coming home, and most of us will be back in office soon.  And with the office comes the colleagues.  Some are dear friends, some are friendly acquaintances…and then there... ...more

We’re (not) all going on a summer holiday

December 14th, 2011

What to do if you’re in office during the holidays It’s year-end and the festive season is right around the corner.  Unfortunately, not all of us have the luxury of going on a three-week seaside vacation.  If you are part of the bunch that... ...more

Even if you’re not infected, you’re still affected

November 30th, 2011

The Economic impact of HIV/AIDS on South Africa The international medical community is searching for it.  Sufferers are praying for it.  And the country is literally paying because it’s not formulated yet.  The cure for HIV/AIDS has still not been found.  December 1st 2011... ...more

Engineers part of the climate change solution

November 28th, 2011

The Conference of the Parties (COP-17) attracted more than 11 000 delegates from around the world.  Since this is the 17th meeting of the international treaty, known as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), you could gather that the leaders of... ...more