Let’s talk about Business Etiquette when attending a professional dinner, your organisation’s end year function, award ceremony, Christmas Party etc.  Before you start to dancing on the tables drunk, remember that this is your place of work. You are the brand ambassador for the business. You spend 80% of your day at work and with your...Read More

“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent. It is the one that is most adaptable to change,” said Charles Darwin. Successful, happy people are people who adapt to change and ride the wave. Businesses who succeed, have leadership at the steer who are not afraid to change with the times,...Read More

A diverse group of people mixed within the workplace is bound to stir up some interesting issues. Creating a workplace where there is a positive culture of tolerance is the key to harnessing the competitive edge a diverse workforce gives the business.  What is Tolerance in the Workplace? Tolerance is a very important skill your employees need to master...Read More

Many South Africans don’t have a hold on their personal finances and not knowing how to manage your own finances, means not doing anything to take control of your private financial matters. Part of not managing your personal finances also means a lack of planning on your part, which in turn impacts your mental wellbeing, causes further anxiety about...Read More

We all experience life uniquely. Everyone reacts differently to change. When we are faced with making choices, different things influence diverse people to make distinctive decisions. What makes you happy is exclusive to you. And, with all the havoc and chaos in this world nowadays, burnout, anger, irritation, and resentment has substituted our motivation and positive outlook on life.  There...Read More

Getting one of those “Best Boss Ever” mugs from your employees is not easy. It is like a trophy you only obtain once you truly achieve that status. “A poll of over one million workers in the US by Gallup found that leaving a bad manager was the number one reason why workers quit, with 75% of...Read More

In this age of fast-changing technology, email is the preferred and often most efficient form of business communication. Yet many organisations overlook the etiquette framework that should be in place when using this very important business communications tool. Email is used for more than 80% of our business communication and yet this is not a taught skill. The...Read More

A strategic move of any employer should be to retain employees when they are still willing to stay, rather than only catching a wake-up call when they start to leave or have resigned. According to an article published by Business Tech, “Over half of young South African professionals are unhappy in their jobs and are looking to change employers...Read More

October 2021 is Mental Health Awareness Month, and according to the SA Society of Psychiatrists, “Mental health is the biggest threat in 2021.” When the global pandemic Covid-19 hit, it brought along the physical illness, coupled with increased mental health problems which naturally spilled over to the workplace. The truth is that we are all affected by...Read More

The essence of life is growth. If there is no growth and progression, life, and we as humans might as well not exist.  Paramount to any person, is to constantly develop themselves so that they can move forward and grow personally and professionally. This accounts for the experiences, knowledge, and wisdom that you then gather...Read More