Every year, the French Senate and Ministry of Industry, Energy and Digital Economy, invite over 1000 political, business and media executives to discover the most promising digital innovations and inventions that are expected to change the world, and this year was no different.

To refute negative claims and reverse the recent spate of bad publicity, the Construction Seta which is currently under administration, released a report on its operational status. The information reveals gains and significant interventions made during administration.

In today’s competitive job market, companies are spending a great deal of time, resources and money to ensure the screening, interviewing and selection effort delivers high-quality candidates who are capable of producing the desired results. Des Squire provides guidelines for this process.

Do you steal or waste time at work? Conducting yourself with integrity is about more than doing the right thing, it means doing the right thing when no-one is looking. Elmarie Pretorius talks about the importance of transparency and honesty in the workplace.

Fraudulent job applications are on the increase as desperation amongst the unemployed grows. But does it really pay to falsify documentation? Network Recruitment MD, Niteske Marshall sheds light on this dangerous practice.

During the 1st Annual Quality Conference, higher education stakeholders were informed about the quality of teaching and learning in the country and received tools to improve the quality of service they provide to their organisations.

President Jacob Zuma is expected to meet with the heads of Further Education and Training (FET) Colleges to address the level of skills development and discuss how the country can produce the scarce skills that are necessary to make the comprehensive national infrastructure development programme a success.

The global business challenge is designed to identify the business leaders of tomorrow. Participants gain valuable skills for the future and an opportunity to gain global exposure through this international business competition.

Are you creative? An innovative leader is one who knows and believes in their ability to create and develop new solutions. Diane Collier takes an in-depth look at what it takes to lead with creativity.

The Department of Labour is currently conducting roadshows to provide information about two new labour law amendment bills: the Labour Relations Act Amendment Bill and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act Amendment Bill. Ivan Israelstam explains how he sees the implications.

The skills that an employee possesses at present may not necessarily be something that they will need three years from now, and therefore it is necessary to keep your human capital investment in tune with developments in your specific business space.

South African universities have been urged to maintain the highest standards possible to safeguard their reputation. According to Professor John Powell, universities who do not strive for excellence are cheating students out of their time and money.

With the recent publication of the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, it’s interesting to compare the employment of economies that are closely linked with South Africa’s and the impact on the economic and employment standing of South Africa.

Culture is the natural development we call behavior that changes from individual to individual. In a family or work related situation when a group behaves in a similar fashion we establish a business culture or family culture. Culture evolves based on reaction to experiences and needs.

Training providers are to ensure that they comply with Assessments to ensure POE's have current, relevant, authentic, etc evidence. Right? Who then is the watchdog to ensure that SETA's have information (on their web site), which is relevant, CURRENT, etc.

Imagine a city filled with people empowering people where every person, rich or poor, with a dream and the will to pursue it, has equal access to the empowering information and support they need. That's Motivate My City, a city-wide network that dynamically leverages a city's wealth of knowledge, money and energy for the greater good of all. Motivate Cape Town is the pilot.

Much has been said before about our social responsibility, it is however, not so easy to commit when you work for a boss as your time during office hours is their time. As a SDF, working for an organization, how can we give back to society what we have gained over a period of time?

The proposed amendments to labour law legislation is expected to receive widespread commentary from trade unions, specifically COSATU and business. Labour law consultant Jonathan Goldberg discusses the potential impact of these changes.

There was a time when decision makers scoffed at the notion of social networking at work, most believing it to be little more than a novel way to spend precious business hours. Today, most businesses have embraced the resource and see it as a credible, cost effective business tool – if used strategically.

Lousy leaders can make you look bad and hinder employee productivity which will ultimately have a negative effect on company profits. Here are some strategies to help you fix three common types of bad managers so your company can run more effectively.

All stakeholders who have an interest in the proposed labour law amendments submitted by Labour minister Mildred Oliphant; have been invited to participate in public briefings. These feedback sessions will be used solely to provide the public with progress reports.

Long hours, low pay and bad assignments are seen as secondary grievances in comparison to a difficult boss, revealed a research report. Poor management is prompting employees to actively search for alternative job opportunities despite the tough economic situation.

Does your communication style instil confidence in your stakeholders or does it scare off potential customers? Follow these basic steps to ensure that you engage the right audience and get the message across clearly.

In a bid to overcome uncertainty facing small and micro brokers, the Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (INSETA) has pledged to partner with the sector to address the most critical skills needs