Why you should be uncomfortable as a manager

Why you should be uncomfortable as a manager

By Mark Beets, GM: Business Development, Entelect I built an oscilloscope the other day. I don’t need one and I’m not sure what I’m going to do with it, but the point is that I built it and, in doing so, I learnt a few things, like how to solve the technical problem...
Why sustainable business still matters

Why sustainable business still matters

Forbes’ list of 2016’s most sustainable companies has highlighted the fact that sustainability still matters. The reality is that, while we live, work, and rely on planet earth, we need to look after the limited resources that remain. According to Forbes, and based on...
IT skills still in high demand in 2017

IT skills still in high demand in 2017

Via IT-Online South African employment opportunities will be constrained across the board in 2017, with the notable exception of IT and legal jobs. Political challenges in the region have negatively impacted the South African economy, which resulted in businesses...
Staff incentives: What to avoid in 2017

Staff incentives: What to avoid in 2017

It’s a new year and organisations across the globe are asking the same question. How can we better incentivise our staff? For many, 2016 was a difficult year. A good success strategy for 2017 would not be completed without guidelines on motivating staff to perform...
Hiring the multi-skilled to save costs

Hiring the multi-skilled to save costs

The modern business environment seems to be in a constant state of flux – with factors like technology deeply influencing business models and consumer purchasing. As the wants and needs of employees have changed, so have the expectations of employers operating their...