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
-Auguste (Gusti) Coetzer – Social capital, the networks and relationships formed within societies, is often recognised for its positive contributions to individuals and communities. However, it is vital to acknowledge that like any social phenomenon, social capital also has a dark side. What are the negative consequences of social capitalContinue Reading
“Nobody knows it all – the younger what the older know, nor the older that the younger knows. Reverse mentoring minimises the gap.” – Auguste (Gusti) Coetzer What is reverse mentoring? It involves pairing a younger, tech-savvy employee as a mentor with a more experienced senior executive to exchange knowledgeContinue Reading
I recently attended the French South Africa Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s talk on sustainability. The two speakers, Komogela Maerman National Sales Leader, FCM Travel and Howard Lonstein Trade Marking Specialist, JCDecaux, South Africa gave their penetrating overviews of the reality of the impact of mankind’s actions on climate change.Continue Reading
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 imperativeContinue Reading
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. HavardContinue Reading
The world runs on money and the circulation thereof. Due to significant advancements in Financial Technology, money is moving quicker and safer than ever before. However, the movement of money depends on employees at Fintech companies, and they must make that money move to deliver convenience and security to stakeholders aroundContinue Reading
We joined Talentor to benefit from being an independent, local company while simultaneously plugging into a global network of innovative and reliable search professionals for clients’ international searches. People Power Placements works across Sub-Saharan Africa and has executed recruitment projects in Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Uganda.
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