It is the last quarter of the year and by now many people have long forgotten the resolutions and goals that they set out at the start of the year. Life has perhaps taken a different path and that’s completely understandable. If life followed a linear 10-step process then setting goals and sticking to them […]
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Let’s face it, the cost of studying further is expensive. We all want to upskill ourselves because it helps us to remain competitive and sought-after in the ever- changing employment environment. In light of this, some companies offer opportunities for their employees to study further in areas identified as being the most relevant to the […]
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Racism in the workplace is a serious issue that now and again, rears its ugly head. For example, have you ever been overlooked for a promotion for a colleague of another race who was less qualified? Or, do your colleagues make racist comments regularly? ‘Similar to other forms of discrimination, racism is a destructive force […]
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With everyone talking about flexibility and ways to make an extra income, freelancing could be the answer; as long as you’re prepared to put in the work. Freelancing is a balancing act between job security and effective time management. While much of the talk around it has been negative, it is still a venture worth […]
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The old cycle of starting a job in your early 20s and only leaving upon retirement is no longer the norm. But, is it true that you have to stay in a job for at least two years, or that job-hopping can hurt your career? Gugulethu Mhlungu finds out. Picture XXX Given that many late […]
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Mpho Vackier (37) left her blossoming career as a metallurgical engineer to become an interior designer. She shares how her childhood dream has become a reality. By Kwanele Mathebula Pictures Peter Whitfield I was born in Meadowlands, Soweto. My mother was a self-employed seamstress, and I used to watch her make clothes. This sparked my […]
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You’ve probably heard a lot about the fourth industrial revolution, but are still unsure about what it is and how it will affect you. Gugulethu Mhlungu makes sense of it all. A lot has has been much said and written about the fourth industrial revolution (4IR). Certainly, from a government perspective 4IR seems to be […]
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Need to claim from UIF but not sure where to start? Here's a basic guide to claiming UIF to help you out.
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