How to… Stand out from the corporate crowd
How to… Manage stress
Stress is mostly unavoidable, from getting stuck in traffic to facing a deadline, but we can all learn to cope with it better. “Stress is a natural response to many circumstances that your body and mind treat as threatening. When left unchecked, stress can snowball,” says Dr Sivuyile Madikana, a member of Herbalife’s nutrition advisory board. “Some consequences of
Continue reading How to …. Use your job description to advance at work
Too often, job descriptions are used only in employment ads and are never discussed again, even though employees’ roles in organisations may change. “There is no point using it as a recruitment tool, then putting it in a file. It should be used as a growth tool. It’s essential to have conversations for alignment on both sides relating to expectations
Continue reading How to… Promote gender equity
Gender equity is not just a women’s issue, it’s a human issue. Progress has been made but there is still a long way to go to achieve gender equity in the workplace
Continue reading How to…. Avoid and treat burnout
The pressure to succeed at work at all costs can end in a burnout, and it takes more than finding a balance between work and home to rebuild your energy work levels. “Managing burnout is not about regaining balance but rather about making choices for ourselves, choices that don’t conflict but build daily habits that support our being,” says Nicola
Continue reading How to… Study for your dream career
The time to start considering the implications of what you study on your work prospects is when you are a student. “Today’s students are developing their skills in the face of an uncertain future, the only certainty being that they will be competing in a very tough job market,” says Peter Kriel, General manager at The Independent Institution of Education.
Continue reading How to… Have your career of your dreams
It may seem easier to keep the career of your dreams in your dreams rather than plunging into uncertainty of something unusual, but doing what you love is better than a job you don’t enjoy. “Remain steadfast and committed. Keep learning about your chosen field, the competition, the economy and your clients or customers. Don’t be afraid to promote and
Continue reading How to… Help your team cope with change
Change may be uncomfortable, but it is unavoidable, as the pandemic showed us, so manager need to find ways to support their teams in uncertain times. “Almost everything that has been ‘normal’ changed. The uncertainty has reached new heights – as we are not sure what the future will look like,” says executive coach Anja van Beek. She advises: Get
Continue reading How to…. Stay on top in a new job
Starting a new job can be overwhelming as you get used to new colleagues, systems and corporate culture. “However, there are things you can do to position yourself for success, personally and professionally,” says Edwin Theron, CEO at Sanlam Indie. He advises: Begin on the right foot by scheduling a meeting with your manager, if this is not a part
Continue reading How to…… Study without a Matric
Passing matric opens many doors, but for those who are unsuccessful there are ways of studying to increase your work options. “Learners who failed last year or failed in the past may find this time of the year hits a sore spot. [But] you can still take the next steps to advance your career,” says Eloise Nolte, MD of Optimi
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