More senior managers globally now display psychopathic tendencies according to recent surveys. Fraud, poor earnings, sluggish growth and unhappy workforces are some of the indicators that a psychopathic manager is in charge.

Development in the Information and Communications Technology sector is needed to spur economic growth and national competitiveness. The shortage of technical skills is a huge constraint in South Africa and the Africa continent, says CEO Sandra Burmeister.

Employees who have moved up the ranks into a managerial position will know that shaking-off the old image is easier said than done. Here are some tips to managing former colleagues confidently without abusing this newfound power.

Despite overwhelming evidence that poor leadership seriously damages organisations’ performance and profitability, many companies are not investing enough – or early enough – in their new managers, research shows.

As part of the FET Colleges Improvement Project launched by government to support the Limpopo Department of Education, staff at seven Further Education and Training (FET) Colleges in Limpopo will receive outstanding pay progression payments to the value of R1,5 million.

The Council of Education Ministers recently identified the urgent need to scrutinise how human resource management is conducted in provincial education departments to enhance and improve the quality of education.

Full-time undergraduate students with a passion for business and finance are invited to register for the Business Challenge 2012 by 30 March 2012. Students across the country will gain global exposure and learn valuable skills through this international business competition.

As the world marked Tuberculosis Day, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe urged South Africans to regularly test for TB and HIV, saying government would continue to implement programmes to fight the diseases

The third edition of the “Entrepreneurial Dialogues" focused on the state of entrepreneurship in South Africa. The debate addressed the ideal ecosystems for entrepreneurs to thrive in, based on the four key archetypes of an entrepreneurial culture.

14 young South African entrepreneurs will travel to the United States on a six-week business mentorship programme aimed at putting them on par with their international counterparts.

The national Cabinet has approved the Labour Relations Amendment Bill which will regulate the labour broking industry. Cabinet spokesman Jimmy Manyi explains conditions of temp work agreements.
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ACCA recently voiced the desire to collaborate with the department of Public enterprises and other accounting firms in order to fast track transformation within the accounting profession.

Personal development is not a once-off exercise but a continual life-long practice. Great leaders know that success starts with learning and if you haven’t made personal development a central part of your daily, monthly and annual activities then perhaps it’s time to start.

Cutting expenses seems to make sense in tough times, but while cutting staff costs appears to be the quick and easy solution; it is not always the best option in the long run.

In 'the old days', it was practice to 'accept' the resignation. However, subsequent court decisions have indicated that the employer does not have the power to 'accept or reject' a resignation.

When the idea of the ‘gap year’ was born it elicited strong opinions from both sides of the coin. Did you take a gap year? How would you advise students who find themselves at this crossroad?

Social networks provide a unique entirely free way to build your brand – whether for your business or for your career. In every workplace there are people who are respected for what they know and can do. How does that happen?

South Africa could do much more to reap benefits from its maritime sector but this can only be achieved by making research, innovation and skills development a primary focus according to Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele.

Dr. Geoff talks about how to keep good people, and building trust. They're often discussed separately, but they can be seen as integral. The secret: people don't leave jobs, they leave managers. The central element of a good employee-manager relationship is trust.

Online learning enables immediate, automatic and interactive access to information which provides flexible options for the modern learner; however this freedom is being manipulated by operators claiming to provide legitimate qualifications.

More senior managers globally now display psychopathic tendencies according to recent surveys. Fraud, poor earnings, sluggish growth and unhappy workforces are some of the indicators that a psychopathic manager is in charge.

With the aim of stimulating the country’s growth trajectory, the Department of Science and Technology and Absa, have signed a memorandum of understanding that will promote development in the ICT and agricultural business sectors.

City & Guilds announced the acquisition of the Assessment College Group as part of its continued international expansion. City & Guilds saw 48% growth in the South African educational market during 2011 and believes that vocational education has only just entered its rapid growth phase in South Africa.