Training

Thousands of South Africans prepare to enrol in distance learning programmes each year, recognising the value of being able to earn while you learn and learn from the comfort of their own home. If you are deciding to go this route, it is important that you do careful research to find the right institution and the right course to suit your unique needs. Here are some tips to help you make that big decision.

Your team may be lacking energy and perhaps you're looking to increase their motivation and productivity. This is not done by giving your staff energy drinks first thing in the morning. Contrary to popular belief, Red Bull doesn't give you actual wings and no, you will not be able to fly through the work day keeping everything intact.

The hiring process is a complicated one. And for good reason. You obviously want the best employees so that your business can succeed. This is why you check potential candidates’ references, take a thorough look at their CVs and interview them more than once. You want to be sure that you’re choosing the best person for the job and not just someone who can quickly fill a role. 

Going back to the classroom can be intimidating but the benefits of being an adult learner far outweighs the discomfort. Here are some of the advantages to being a mature student.

We all have crucial conversation moments, in the workplace, at home and in social gatherings. Here's how you should tackle these crucial conversations.

In an effort to reduce overall training costs more and more companies are now shifting away from purely traditional classroom-based learning towards a more blended, e-learning approach. Here are the pros and cons of online training.

According to a survey of time use conducted by Stats SA, South Africans spend roughly 121 minutes per day participating in meetings, which amounts to over 10 hours a week – a quarter of the average 40 hour work week. This wouldn’t be a problem if all these hours spent in meetings were somewhat productive or resulted in billable action down the line. However, due to vague agendas, misaligned objectives or a general lack of focus among attendees, this is seldom the case.

What makes a team toxic and how do we avoid it from happening? Anne-Marie Pretorius, consultant at Bizmod has some answers for us.

Maybe you've thought about this career path but don't know what it entails. Two Architects shed light on this dynamic profession.

A working culture that encourages skills development and growth beyond the workplace is how you motivate employees to be better and contribute to an overall purpose-filled environment.

With high salaries and excellent career prospects, a job in finance has always been attractive to graduates. However, there are still a few helpful things that finance graduates should know before entering into a career in finance.

Not everyone in the workplace is going to get along with one another, and that is why there are often provisions in place in case a situation were to blow up between co-workers. However, regardless of the workplace provisions, it is important for individuals to do the personal work required to prevent workplace blow-ups.

Every employer wishes for the people they hire to be amazing employees. More so, they wish for these employees to come together and be a dream team.

Many marketing experts have understood the place and importance of storytelling in the marketing mix, BrandTruth included, but many still don’t quite understand its role in the brand’s relationship with their audience.

As a manager or business owner, your employees should be of utmost importance to you. This means that you need to actively look for ways for them to improve their skills and develop their talents.

Are you tired of setting goals that are never achieved? Perhaps you need an external facilitator to help with the process. Find out more about the numerous benefits of hiring a professional.

Do you and the members of your sales team possess the right qualities? Remember, most can be learned, so perhaps it's time to start practising that pitch. According to Clive Price hunger, sincerity and confidence matters in sales.

Some people are born leaders, some aren't. Here are five top tips which will grow your leadership skills and see you lead well.

The business presentation is a crucial aspect of a new or prospecting business opportunity. Whether it’s internal or external, a business presentation is always important and something that should be conducted in a professional manner. 

The paralegal career or any legal career for that matter, comes with a lot of stress, responsibility, patience and unceasing hard work. Here's how you can be confident in your first job as a paralegal.