Women and Corporate South Africa
We are privileged to live in a dispensation where women are rising to the forefront amidst the dying perceptions relating primarily to house making. We may still have a long way to go to see full turnaround; however efforts towards equality are evident in the corporate arena at large.
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Employee Burnout - Useful guidelines on dealing with year end exhaustion in the workplace
It may be that time of year when employees are prone to exhaustion and fatigue due to high work volumes, deadlines, overtime and general home and work stresses. It has been a constant high and rest is in demand. Sick leave balances are hastily exhausted and no substantial growth is evident within the organisation. Morale is low and so are the profit margins. Year on year the economy is infiltrated with new business and organisations are striving to keep abreast of its competitors, this however has detrimental effects on their workforce.
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A step by step Guide to Success in Interviews
You have been longing for an opportunity to meet with your prospective employers. Patiently waiting to prove your worth in an interview, and finally you receive the call, but where do you start, what do you wear and how do you conduct yourself amidst the nervousness?
This week I have put together a step by step guide to being a success in your interview. If you follow these guidelines you are sure to stand out for the right reasons and find yourself one step closer to realizing your dreams.
Conflict in the Workplace
Having to deal with conflict in the workplace is painful especially when we spend most of our time at the office. It causes tension and anguish which affects all areas of our lives and is often released on innocent victims. This week let us take an in depth look at people in the workplace, the personalities and the power; how to manage conflict and still keep your grip on the corporate ladder.
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Mentorship
Many companies today have high interest and investment in the mentorship of young talent. They put policies in place in order to track progress and development. They strive towards mentorship philosophy and culture, however the implementation tells another story.
It’s one thing to have bursary programs and educational assistance policies in place for academic growth, but what is needed is physical, interactive mentorship. There is a skills gap from academics to workplace and mentorship is the very strong bridge that should marry the two.
What’s your Leadership style?
It goes without saying that Leaders should be selfless; they should lead by example, be highly ethical and manage with a strict set of principles and standards. They are required to be mentors, motivators and build future leaders. They should also possess advanced technical ability and subject matter expertise. They should implement strategy all the while keeping with the market trends and still be competitively creative.
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Job Satisfaction - It’s up to you
We have all had times in our careers where we have felt that we may have chosen the wrong field of work. The Industry you know you are passionate about almost doesn’t seem to be fulfilling you the way you’d hoped. You know you have the experience and qualifications to do the job, but the drive is gone. You are feeling embarrassed to communicate this with family and just the thought of climbing back on the job market is exhausting in itself.
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