In an effort to facilitate the roll-out of funding in FET colleges, SAICA has recruited chartered accountants and industry veterans to act as vetting administrative assistants. This is in response to Minister Blade Nzimande's request for assistance in this process.

Do you think about venturing into the unknown? The life of an entrepreneur is exciting, fulfilling and at times very risky. Frances Wright describes her journey from her safe office desk into the unpredictable and satisfying world of self-employment.

Are you battling to make that change? Learn how to change your behaviour and habits through the Human Edge programme which draws on the expertise of some of the world’s best change agents.

Today a manager’s role is not just about overseeing a department and keeping an eye on the bottom line, it is increasingly about building relationships with staff. Amy-Jane Louw talks about how nurturing healthy relationships will ultimately retain employees.

The new occupational qualification for tax practitioners submitted by Fasset, is set to regulate the finance industry after SARS revealed that 17000 tax advisors do not have a tax qualification.

With the aim of finding global solutions to alleviating poverty the Hult Global Case Challenge focuses on energy, education and housing. This year a South African company has reached the finals of the R7-million ($1-million) competition, in the housing category.

The recognition of payroll practitioners and their role in business remains a core objective of the national payroll conference initiated by SAPA. This year the agenda will focus on driving excellence in payroll practices.

The Department of Labour is currently holding roadshows in the main centres in order to explain the contents of the two revised labour laws: the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, and the Labour Relations Act. This week Ivan Israelstam continues his take on the amendments looking at implications for trade unions.

Using a fine ash to create a foamed cement mixture Sasol has built eight new classrooms for Thistle Grove Combined School. The initiative stemmed from an ever-increasing demand for suitable learning environments.

The importance of FET colleges in boosting skills development in the country was highlighted by President Jacob Zuma when he met with the heads of Further Education and Training Colleges at the crucial skills development summit.

The Association of Certified Chartered Accountants offers South Africans a cost effective and manageable way to attain an accounting qualification. What makes ACCA different? Ioannis Eliades explains.

Fast food enterprise Kentucky Fried Chicken is well known and loved across the globe. HR director Misty Reich talks about the elements that have contributed to the company’s success such as the “dynasty model” and the importance of a people-centred agenda.

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.

President Zuma will be meeting with the heads of all FET colleges in Pretoria. As skills development practitioners, educators and human resource professionals, what would you say to President Zuma and the gathering of FET heads, and Ministers of Basic and Higher Education?

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 25th Annual International Association for Conflict Management conference will provide academics and practitioners in the field of conflict management the opportunity to rub shoulders with international researchers in the area of negotiation, mediation and conflict resolution.

You may be familiar with terms such as mass redundancies or job loss but until it happens to you, there is no way of truly understanding the difficult challenge facing many South Africans today. Here are some tips for getting back on your feet when unemployment knocks you down.

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.

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.

The growth of the mobile technology space, and convergence with core business systems, has contributed significantly towards economic transformation. Human resource specialists say businesses must help position the worker effectively in order to benefit from a knowledge-based economy.

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.