South African businesses must ensure they have a policy in place to deal with sexual harassment in the workplace and that this policy is effectively communicated and understood by all employees.

What does it takes to succeed in life? A positive attitude is simply not enough. True success takes a plan and action. Some of these skills are taught in school, others on the job, and others we learn from life experiences.

It seems like every account of a successful startup features the same descriptions. Working endless hours, weekends, late nights and never taking any time off. You may believe this is the best way to run a business, but it's not.

Every business has a top employee, perhaps a few if you're lucky. This is the kind of person who works harder than anybody else and never fails to produce quality work. This is the type of employee that you want to stay with you until the end. 

These days, so many people start their careers by taking the first job they’re qualified for. It’s all about finally earning a salary and putting themselves out there. They may move around to different companies, chasing a better salary and a higher position. But taking the first job you're offered, by lead you down the wrong career path. 

Would you like to become an artisan? What is an artisan? There is a huge demand for qualified artisans in South Africa and now is a good time to pursue this line of work. But what is an artisan? Let's find out.

Leaving home and heading off to university is a rite of passage for many young people but it’s also a stressful time of adjustment for them and their parents; one which is exacerbated by the lack of available and affordable student accommodation.

Choosing the right career can be difficult. Where do you start? The traditional three-step career plan is outdated. Graduate from college, get a job and work your way up the corporate ladder for the next 40 years. Today’s professionals switch job titles frequently, toggling between many companies, teams and industries throughout the course of their careers. But how do you make the right career choice?

One of the most important ongoing tasks you’ll have as a business leader is hiring, and it’s not easy. You need to find the right candidate for the right job if you truly want your business to succeed. Here are five ways to improve your hiring process. 

Is unemployment driving you crazy and stressing you out? Are you feeling overwhelmed with uncertainty? You are not alone. Here are some tips to help you deal with this challenging period of your life. 

A higher position, a better salary or a nicer office - a promotion is what most employees have their eye on. But how do you get that promotion you so desperately want? Here are some insights into what employers are looking for in a prospective candidate and what skills may help you get one step closer to that dream position.

So you've sent off your CV and have now been called in for an interview. The interview process is arguably the most nerve-wrecking part, and rightfully so. Read on for some tips and tricks on how to deal with the job interview process.

Finding interns these days is easy. Every recent graduate is looking for that all-important experience. They’re fresh, idealistic and want to work. The problem is that they’re not all perfect for your company or your team.

Of all the things to worry about, absenteeism can give business owners, managers and supervisors sleepless nights. Having an empty office and needing to hand off work to other employees, or deal with it yourself, can be stressful. Here is how to handle employee absenteeism at work.

Standing out from the crowd can be difficult. This week in How to Stand Out as a Job Seeker, we take a look at LinkedIn and how you can use this social network to improve your chances of being hired.

Many people think that being a manager is an easy job, however, if it was that simple, wouldn't everyone be doing it?

It’s never too early to teach young kids how to manage money in addition to nurturing entrepreneurial skills to earn cash. Money management is a life-long skill that everyone needs and what better way to prepare the future generations than parents teaching them financial competencies at an early age?

Final matric results can bring about relief for some but it can also be the catalyst for depression and suicide in others and relatives need to look out for warning signs. 

For some, becoming a fireman is more than a childhood fantasy, it is the reality they have dreamed about all their lives. Here is everything you need to know if you're considering becoming a fireman.

As we kicked off the New Year, prospective graduates are now preparing for the next chapter of their lives; which is to get their careers off the ground. This involves deliberating on whether to go into self-employment, doing an internship or securing full-time employment.