Similar to what we discussed in the August issue (‘Staff discounts’), another method used by employers to keep their staff in their employment is retention bonuses. This is a substantially bigger monetary amount than staff discounts and can sometimes contribute significantly to your wealth creation, but the principle of how they should be viewed should…
In this competitive work environment where companies are looking to restructure, to reduce staff complement, and to align their skill sets to their future needs, one may fall into the trap of being a character assassin. There is a saying, ‘Play the ball and not the player.’ A character assassin is a person who discredits…
A year ago Kim Carter-Brown became a statistic when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She tells us about her subsequent battle … I don’t want to say that being diagnosed with breast cancer changed my life completely, but it was the start of a ten-month process that took over my life and opened my…
‘Know, first, who you are and then adorn yourself accordingly’ – Epictetus, Greek philosopher 55 AD – 135 AD The first piece of advice anyone would seem to want to give you these days is to be authentic. Fair enough. You’re being you; you’re being real. But what does that mean? As the American comedian…
Mercedes E200 The long-anticipated all-new Mercedes-Benz was launched earlier this year in South Africa. At first sight, the new E-Class is easily mistaken for the current C-Class. That is until you realise that it is actually a fair bit bigger than the C-Class. The new look is in keeping with the new design that Mercedes…
Ideally located three minutes from the centre of town and ten minutes from Geneva International airport, the Intercontinental Genève is true to its reputation as the most international hotel in Geneva Cosmopolitan, cultured and immaculate, Geneva is among Europe’s most interesting cities, offering a wide variety of exceptional activities and places to discover. It is…
Overall winner: Mose Kutadzaushe Category winner: Huzaifah Elias Category winner: Nico van der Merwe Investec award winner: Waseem Carrim PPS award winner: Lyndsay Maseko TWO DAYS. THIRTY-FIVE FINALISTS. INTENSE QUESTIONING. TOUGH DEBATING. ONE WINNER No doubt it was a tough two days for the judges, but it went beyond inspirational for them having the privilege…
If you provide under-35s with a purpose and allow them to explore exponentially, you may find your organisation of tomorrow, today. By Paul Plummer 35 is not just your ordinary kind of number. In under 35 years you could make a difference in the business world that will land you being showcased as the prodigy…
Despite all the research about the nature of leaders, practitioners acknowledge that many aspects of leadership remain a mystery. In an article on Forbes.com by Joseph Folkman, he addresses one of the key mysteries that seems to consistently defy traditional analysis. Often, leaders are identified as having a remarkable quality that sets them apart from…
Your audience has just been informed, inspired or educated by your thought-provoking talk. The floor is now open to the audience to ask you questions. While you cannot predict what questions your audience will ask, you can prepare yourself on how to respond to them. OPENING UP THE Q&A SESSION Ask: ‘What questions do you…