Businesses have incredible power to influence the communities in which they operate as well as society as a whole. They should use this power to help create awareness around important social and socio-economic issues, such as the ongoing fight against breast cancer.

You walk into the interview room, make eye contact with your interviewer, and shake hands firmly and confidently. Everything is going as expected until you sit down and knock coffee all over the table.

When interviewing for a new job, it can be disappointing when you're not selected for the position. Learn how to turn rejection into an opportunity with these tips from leading workforce solutions provider ManpowerGroup South Africa.

You’ve been laid off, and after a period of discernment, you have decided to switch from employee to entrepreneur, but how can you make the switch successfully?

Losing a job is very stressful, and more often than not, you’ll feel as if you are on an emotional rollercoaster ride, bombarded with unexpected feelings. Other times, you’ll feel simply stuck, as if you will never recover from your job loss. 

Despite being an important part of the modern business environment, networking can be a challenging undertaking for some – especially those who are a little more introverted than others.

In this era of downsizing and mergers, job loss is something we all fear. If you find yourself waiting for news regarding your employment status, try to avoid conjecture.

While there is no denying the importance of networking in the modern business environment, it is important to note that not all networking is the same. 

It’s been said before that businesses should treat employees like customers. Further to this, businesses can turn negative employee feedback into an opportunity to demonstrate listening, transparency and empathy

Continuous feedback loops are replacing formal annual or biannual reviews – but the new system needs to be planned out to make these changes effective.

Burnout can silently stunt growth, stifle innovation and poison a workplace environment. Here's how employers can combat burnout in the workplace.

As the world of work continues to change, employees and job seekers are prioritising flexible hours and working structures more and more – and businesses are having to work this into their strategies in order to remain relevant and competitive when it comes to attracting and retaining talent.

You’re in a job interview and it’s going well, and then you get asked the final question: What sets you apart from other candidates? Why should we hire you over others?

Interviewing for a management-level job is usually quite different from the usual job interview that most of us have experienced. Here's a guide to having a successful interview for a management-level position.

Writing a curriculum vitae (CV) is one of the most important career management tasks for any job seeker. However, as the workforce and ways of working continue to evolve, the way a successful CV is written, developed and presented has also transformed.

People management experience is a valuable skill that can propel your career forward in many ways. 

Although it sounds cliché, flattened organisational structures mean today’s professionals are expected to accomplish a lot more with less resources. 

Similar to an individual’s view of the clear night sky, every organisation has a unique “constellation” of stars that constitutes its universe of talent and defines its competitive advantage over other organisations. 

Even with increased use of technological communication methods, such as emails, phone calls, and video conferencing, workplace meetings are still one of the best places to get live feedback, exchange information, collaborate, plan projects and make decisions that will impact the organisation’s bottom line.