While confidence in the education and skills development system is at an all time-low ASDSA's newest CEO, Janelle Gravett is determined to redefine public perceptions through its repositioning campaign and initiatives that will coalesce top professional bodies in skills development.

In a struggling economy, where price hikes are likely to push customers away and advertising budgets are being cut, the most powerful weapon a salesperson or retailer has is the upsell.

The year 2012 is filled with promise for those who believe and are dedicated to making the most of every moment. Anil Salick presents five simple points to ponder as we begin another year and aim to do better, go further and reach higher than we did before.

Businesses have received an extension until December 2015 to complete the Access to Information Manual. All businesses are required to fill out the manual and comply with the terms of the Act.

The immense shortage of skilled personnel in the country is being addressed through FET colleges and private institutions. As universities reach capacity prospective students are urged to consider other higher learning options to meet the demand for skilled professionals.

Recent reports show more companies are outsourcing their Human Resources function to cut costs. Riaan Terblanche talks about the three pillars of outsourcing which form a strong platform to work from to ensure the success of a BPO agreement.

Using symbols that remind employees of their children and families has been identified as the best way to promote safety in the workplace according to the latest research. The decision to be safe and act safely needs to come from the heart and not the mind says Maccauvlei MD, Jan Hollenbach.

Positive thinking is a powerful tool for those who are able to unlock this skill but it’s easier said than done when the realities of an unstable economy and highly competitive global markets are staring you in the face. Find out how to tap into your positive thinking power today.

Panel interviewers are likely to form their impression of the interviewee within seconds. If you are the applicant on the other side of table how do make that impression a favourable one? Here are five tips from Sandra Burmeister that will teach you how to put your best foot forward during your next panel interview.

The gazetting of the B-BBEE Amendment Bill is the culmination of the recommendations done by the Presidential B-BBEE Advisory Council. Members of the public now have 60 days to comment on the bill.

The visa application process will be streamlined in order to aid foreign academics and students in 2012. This is part of the Department of Home Affairs' plan to recruit “critically skilled” foreign nationals.

A reprieve has been given to some businesses who are required to complete the Access to Information Manual . All businesses of any size or description are required to complete one. For most companies this was to have been completed by the end of 2011.

Prospective students should be wary when they shop on-line for study opportunities: if it sounds to too good to be true it usually is. The following may be indications of options that are too good to be true.

I believe Pivotal Grants will come into effect this year. If we dont provide workplace training to underdgarduates or interns Setas are going to penalise us 10% of SDL Pivotal retrieval.

The DHET has published revised regulations on levy grants for comment. These comments should be submitted by 21 days after publication of the Notice.

Matric candidates who have qualified to write supplementary exams will receive free tuition from the Western Cape Education Department through the satellite system set up in 145 schools across the province.

A parent was killed when a stampede of students stormed the University of Johannesburg in an attempt to secure a spot in the higher education institution. Government continues to lament the tragic death of the young mother, vowing to manage the enrolment process at universities better in future.

Much to the expectation of analysts, the Reserve Bank has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.5% at the first meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee this year.

Do you spend hours searching for employee files that should be at your fingertips? Effective Human Resource record systems can make a world of difference to the people who manage them and in some extreme cases can save the organisation from costly legal battles according to Sharon Lefkowitz.

The search is on for a self-motivated student to serve as the new Fasset brand ambassador and represent the finance Seta at FET colleges and universities campuses across the country.

The global economic crisis has emphasised the interdependency of financial markets and businesses across the world, and more finance professionals are seeing the importance of developing global accounting standards.