Whilst the core activities of the accounting process remain identification, measurement and reporting, today’s fast-paced and dynamic business environment has meant that the methods of delivery have changed significantly. Gone are the days of the simple double-entry accounting system. The modern financial manager has to find ways of successfully navigating not only the ever fast-moving
People: Gill Marcus SOUTH Africa’s unemployment level reached a six-year high in the second quarter — adding weight to warnings that joblessness will plague South Africa for a long time if measures to grow the economy are not implemented immediately. Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus warned last week that high unemployment would persist if the
Job security is a serious concern for so many employees in today’s workforce. Knowing that so many positions are being outsourced, cut, or revamped, for instance, makes it especially difficult to believe that anybody’s job is completely safe, says Rita Friedman, a Philadelphia-based career coach and resume writer. “But in any workplace, you’ll still find people
Whether you’re a business owner or an employee looking to make connections with substance, these tips will help you to make better connections when networking. Choose common grounds Be focused when you’re at an event. Don’t try tonetwork with every person there. Identify the people who think like you and are interested in similar things as you are. Try
Desk jobs don’t have to equal weight gain and bad posture. Follow these top tips to ensure your body stays healthy. Take the stairs If you work in a building that allows you to take the stairs instead of the elevator, do it, and if you work on the 22nd floor, consider taking at least
If you’ve worked in your company for a few years, and you feel like you deserve a promotion because of your hard work, and the role you’ve played in getting your company to the next level, maybe it’s time you talked to your manager about a promotion. To prepare for the talk, take a look
Congratulations! After months of searching you finally found the perfect job. During the interview process you felt a connection with your future boss and the feeling was mutual. Now comes the not so fun part of saying goodbye to your current employer. Even if your boss is the devil incarnate you should do your best
It’s becoming increasingly difficult to get into the job market, which is why it’s so important to make sure your interview is successful. Here are a few things you should avoid saying in your interview – memorise them. 1“My apologies for being late.” You should never under any circumstances be late for an interview.
Written by Tatenda Chatikobo Salary Salary is one of the most important factors to look out for. A good remuneration strategy shows that the company places value and commitment in its employees. The salary should be market-related meaning; it should be in accordance to what the average salary in that field of work is.
Every working person is eventually faced with the dilemma of whether to stay in their current job or resign. The reasons range from pursuing more education to landing a better job elsewhere. There are some important things to keep in mind, however, if you are thinking about resigning. 1. Think before you leap Moving on
If you want to get ahead in your career, it’s important to always ensure your skills stay relevant to the ever-changing trends within your industry. Here are few signs it’s time to upskill. 1. You’re frustrated. It’s normal to want a holiday every now and then – we all do. But if taking yourself
SRG would like to congratulate HELEN TURNBULL on her first year with the SRG team and look forward to many more years ahead! We pride ourselves with a dedicated, loyal, hard working and, successful team! SRG is headed up by MONIQUE PESTANA with 17 years recruitment experience and, together with her team comprising of VARSHA
Management would be easy if everyone you managed were hard working, collaborative, and had a great attitude and exceptional talent. But then it wouldn’t be management. It would be sitting around doing little while legions of highly motivated people worked happily and diligently. The reality of course is far different. Simply put, some people are