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Productivity tips and hacks, inspiring stories of success and failures, career advice and a look inside the future of work.7 incredibly useful things you didn’t know gmail could do
All right, I’ll admit it: I have a bit of a problem. Most people pick an email service, set it up, and then use it—end of story. Me? I’m constantly fiddling with my inbox and […]
Tools to keep your employees happy
Anyone who has ever been unhappy at work will tell you how debilitating it is. It stops you from being productive and affects your life outside of work. It’s not uncommon to have trouble sleeping […]
How to make your online presence work for you
Not so long ago, most people didn’t have to worry about their online presence or personal brand. Unless you were a celebrity, politician, or prominent CEO or entrepreneur in a public-facing company, doing well in […]
5 free websites to help boost your business
Fortunately, it’s never been easier to start a business. Unfortunately, it’s never been harder to get people to pay attention to it. Here are some low-impact and—even better—free sites and services you can leverage in […]
Four business travel productivity killers
Most business travellers will tell you that productivity takes a backseat when travelling for work. Fatigue, jet lag and long wait times all take their toll, making it more difficult for road warriors to remain […]
How to ace the year-end function
Year-end functions, while fun, can bring about a lot of stress. There is so much pressure to get it right, to please everyone and to make sure that everyone invited feels celebrated. No one wants […]
Here’s why your obsession with productivity might be making you less productive
In this day and age, productivity is a standard requirement for value. There’s this idea that those who accomplish more in less time are most valuable to themselves, their colleagues, their companies, and even their […]
Who needs a 40 hour work week? Not the under 40s
Every generation is shaped by its circumstances and none more so than the under 40s, aka the Millennials and Generation Zs. Their radically different technological and cultural landscape has given them a particular perspective that […]
Improving your mental health in the workplace with Work Mind Matters
Metal health advocate organisation, Work Mind Matters, have announced the launch of their inaugural Work Mind Matters Conference taking place in September this year, ahead of Mental Health Awareness Month in October. Mental wellness in […]
SA expats: Don’t get caught out with unpaid tax
Working overseas can often lead one to being caught out with unpaid tax. Whether you’re a young graduate teaching English in Asia, a 50-something homemaker doing caring work in Britain, or a highly skilled professional, […]
Just got a raise? Here’s how to handle the extra funds
You’ve finally been promoted and received a fabulous raise. Your immediate reaction may well be to rush out and upgrade your car, move into a bigger house or take your kids on holiday. To make […]
Insects Might Be The Key to Making Lab-Grown Meat Take Off
Startups selling chips or protein bars made with crickets tout the environmental advantages of insects compared to raising cows or chickens. But the market for insects as food, while growing, is still tiny. A new study suggests that insects […]
Oh Good, Here’s Another Reason to Hate Credit Cards
Credit cards are the worst. They disconnect users from their money, making it too easy to spend and too simple to rack up debt and potentially ruin your credit score, making it harder to buy other things. Plus, they get […]
How to Decide Whether to Email, Text, Call, or Talk in Person
Thanks to technology, we have a wealth of choices for communicating in the office and beyond. But herein lies the challenge. Email someone when you should have called and you might waste time going back […]
4 Steps to Reclaim Your Weekend for Fun Instead of Chores
Need to look into a bill? No worries. I’ll do that on the weekend. Need to clean the bathroom? Got it. I’ll do that on the weekend. Need a cardio workout? No problem. I’ll do […]
5 Signs That You Need to Leave Your Current Job Now
Sometimes a job or a company isn’t what you’d hoped it would be when you signed on. It’s always important to give everything your best effort, but when you feel like you’re banging your head […]
How to celebrate Easter without creating tons of plastic trash
With Easter around the corner, strolling around your neighborhood means stepping into a cheery world of pastels, egg motifs, and bunny rabbits. The majority of South Africans celebrate Easter, and for many the highlight of […]
This is when it’s actually good to be a pessimist
Your tendency to always look at the negative might actually be really valuable for you if you use it right. Here’s how.
Plastic Bottles Surpass Plastic Bags As The Biggest Threat to Oceans and Rivers
The good news is that consumers in Europe have done a great job curbing their use of plastic bags, and fewer are ending up in waterways around the world. The bad news is that now plastic bottles […]
Teenagers Aren’t All That Affected By Screen Time After All, Study Says
If you spend a lot of time arguing with your teenager about their screen time, maybe you should save yourself the headache. New research indicates that copious amounts of texting, keeping up that Snapchat streak, […]
The AI fuelling conference planning
Pronoia.io is paving the digital way for the events industry. At the touch of a button their platform allows users to arrange a complete conference – completing the jobs of hundreds in seconds. How does […]
Cultivating Conscious Leadership
As one of the largest and most prestigious business schools in Africa, with over 10 000 students, the Johannesburg Business School (JBS), led by Professor Lyal White, has a clear focus on African management and […]
The Workplace of the Future
The workplace as we know it — rigid, divided and formal — is in the midst of a major overhaul. The concept of co-working spaces has taken a stronghold with Millennials and Generation Z in […]
Discover True Elegance With Martell’s New VSOP Cognac Aged In Red Barrels
One of the world’s oldest and greatest cognac houses, Martell has unveiled an exciting new ultra-premium expression destined to be the must-have for South Africa’s cognac connoisseurs. Martell Cognac VSOP Aged in Red Barrels is […]
