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Heritage Day, in South Africa, has come and gone. Aside from having a traditional meal, have you ever considered how your heritage has shaped you and your career? How are culture and heritage integrated? According to the Cambridge English Dictionary, culture is defined as “the habits, traditions, and beliefs ofContinue Reading

Co-written by Mike Jackson, Director of Companies Auguste (Gusti) Coetzer, CEO of People Power Placements   Few Executives can claim they have no biases when making decisions. Successful businesses require rational decision-making, not decisions driven by prejudice or bias. Often, these biases are subtle and held by many top teamContinue Reading

By Auguste (Gusti) Coetzer The Imperative of Emotional Intelligence in Uncertain Times Navigating Uncertainty with Emotional Awareness Today, there is one certainty: the world of today is unpredictable. In these circumstances, a high level of emotional intelligence is one of the most needed skills/competencies for an effective leader. This enablesContinue Reading

The Meaning of Future-Proof Organisation is a workforce that is prepared for future changes; new technologies, industry trends, climate disasters, flexible work environments and other challenges lurking in the new year. This organisation is, therefore one that is resilient, adaptable, and capable of thriving amid technological advancements, shifting demographics, andContinue Reading

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 inContinue Reading

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 saidContinue Reading

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,Continue Reading

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 canContinue Reading

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 aContinue Reading