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5 Things That Make A Great IT Manager
IT Management goes beyond knowing how different information technologies work. This is because understanding the intricacies of a computer system will not help you fully rise to the challenges of management such as communication, account management, administration, human resources and many others. As a result, in order to be successful, IT managers need to be [...]
Investing In Employee Development
Ensuring a strong and effective workforce normally involves improving recruitment strategies and encouraging a good organisational culture. However, another (often underrated) strategy is employee development – investment in employment productivity and retention through provision of opportunities for career progression and job satisfaction. A strong employee development programme is a necessary aspect of the internal workings [...]
5 Ways To Integrate Your Marketing And PR Strategies
When most people think of creating a strategic marketing plan, they often overlook the value and importance of public relations. Integrated marketing communications – advertising, marketing and public relations – is a lot more strategic than attempting to use each of these separately to promote your business. By leveraging public relations you make way for your market differentiator to [...]
Make Coaching Your Business
Whether you currently run a business, or are planning to start your own business, it is important to understand that your human capital is arguably your most important asset. The talent within your business, and their professional development, is crucial to your overall business performance. It’s important that you nurture your employees to ensure they are able to meet [...]
From Employee To Entrepreneur
There may come a time when you find that working your steady 8-to-5 job no longer provides the career satisfaction or fulfillment you want. A business idea has cemented itself in your mind and you develop a burning desire to start your own business and become your own boss. But you don’t, because going it [...]
Occupational Health And Safety – Why It Counts
A hotel chef was walking past a deep fat fryer, holding a bag of potatoes when she slipped on some water coming from a leaky sink. As she reached out to steady herself, she plunged her arm into the hot oil, which resulted in third degree burns to her hand and arm. After the surgery [...]
Creating A Corporate Culture
In any company structure, individuals with unique viewpoints, values and standards are required to work together in one environment. Employees come from various backgrounds, ethnicities and classes that influence the manner in which they choose to approach their work and their workmates. A common misconception held by company leaders is that their stated values and [...]
