Creating a Climate-Smart Workforce beyond the Boardroom
Climate change has disrupted many regions worldwide and significantly decimated livelihoods. Auguste Coetzer, CEO People Power Placements (Pty) Ltd A September 2023 Deloitte report examines the role of leaders in addressing climate change. In it, Delia Ndlovu from Chapter Zero Southern Africa highlights Africa’s frequent extreme weather, including droughts in the Western and Eastern Cape, […]
Enhancing the Value of Age Diversity in Teams: Why Wisdom Work is the New Knowledge Work
In an ever-evolving professional landscape, the value of age diversity in teams has become more prevalent because there could be five generations in the workplace. A Bain study, for example, found that between 2016 and 2026, fifty per cent of the workforce will be older than sixty Peter Drucker said in 1959, “It is not […]
Mandela Day Celebration 2024
As part of celebrating Mandela Day this year, People Power Placements (Pty) Ltd visited the San Salvador Home in Hyde Park. On entering the home, we were met by friendly faces, from the security guard at the gate to the general manager, Ronelle Sartor. The home is neat and clean, with a welcoming atmosphere. In […]
How to mitigate external challenges that hamper your career success
To develop a mitigating strategy, we need to be clear about which factors outside our control affect our career success and our workplace sustainability. What are these factors, both locally and globally? International and local economic growth and market fluctuations Country’s economic growth and market fluctuations and industry-specific challenges Loadshedding, cable theft and unreliable energy […]
Social Capital and Mitigating the Negative Consequences
Mitigating the negative consequences of social capital is a crucial step towards harnessing its potential for positive change. While eliminating all negative aspects may not be possible, implementing specific strategies can help minimise their impact. Here are some measures to consider: Promoting Digital Literacy Enhancing digital literacy among individuals can empower them to critically evaluate […]
Why do you need to re-calibrate at year-end and go on a holiday?
As the year draws to a close, many of us reflect on the months that have passed and contemplate the year ahead. This period offers us a valuable opportunity to re-calibrate our minds and bodies and to embrace the therapeutic benefits of taking a break. Cognitive Impact During a more relaxed period, one can […]
Recession Proof Considerations For Companies During Recessionary Periods
In the face of economic uncertainty and potential downturns, businesses must take action to protect themselves and remain financially stable. It means developing and implementing strategies to help recession-proof a company, ensuring it can weather even the most challenging economic storms. From an executive recruitment perspective, it is imperative that businesses understand how to […]
Managing A Business In a Downturn Economy
A recession typically refers to a downturn in the economy where about 75% of business turnover will be severely affected. These kinds of downturns ordinarily last 18 – 24 months. However, in South Africa, this is exacerbated by the lack of energy stability and a decline in optimal infrastructure. Havard Business School estimates that more […]
Thoughts – 2020
Thanks to all my friends sitting alongside me in this 2020 bus! Be that friend, take the bus! Gusti Coetzer – 10 December 2020 Reach out and be a friend this week. It’s so therapeutic to help others. I’ve learnt this particularly this past year. It’s been tough. Gusti Coetzer – 8 December 2020 What […]
Thoughts – 2021
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