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Common Sense in the Workplace
I have been finding it interesting, and frustrating, that young, bright, qualified employees in the workplace lack common sense. I cannot fault their ability to learn from books, or the degree that have studiously earned. But they enter the workplace with a lack of…
Workplace Capacity Management
Workplace Capacity Management I recently assisted in a HR process where we were tasked to analyse the working capacity of the staff compliment within a business. I was astounded to report that a group of technicians voluntarily admitted to only working approximately…
Graduate Catch 22
So, you’ve got your degree and are ready to get into the workforce, make money, become successful and take over the world. Right!? Well…ummm…let’s chat about this some more. While I can appreciate the gung-ho and energy, let’s look at the facts: In 2017, there were an…
Be A Giver Rather Than A Taker In The Workplace
I recently attended a workshop where they spoke about the difference between a Giver and a Taker in the workplace. A Taker sits on the one end of the spectrum while a Giver sits on the other. People who are Takers like to get more than they give; they are self-focused…
Office Banter – How Much Is Too Much?
Office banter! What would the workplace be without it? A silent office can be a little creepy and off-putting. Banter, described as “an exchange of light, playful remarks and good natured teasing”, can add colour and interest, and promote a pleasant work environment….
The Power Of Friendship
Friendship is an incredible thing: It can make you realise things about yourself that you never dreamed possible; it can bring a perspective on life that no one, not even your spouse, can bring; it can carry you over the finish line of any race, when your legs…
The Power of Ubuntu
Ubuntu was a concept used in the 1990s as a guiding ideal for our country during the transition between apartheid to majority rule. During the Truth and Reconciliation Commission hearings, Desmond Tutu wisely said: ‘You can’t be human all by yourself, and when you…
Self-Motivation
Self-motivation can be rather elusive, can’t it? Some days you are firing on all cylinders, full of ideas, energy and enthusiasm. Other days, no matter how hard you try, you stare at the computer screen willing yourself to type, create, develop, and instead end up…
Gap Year
Last year in November I ran The Kudu Classic; a 2-day stage trail run in the beautiful Baviaans River Conservancy. I feel blessed to have met two impressive young adults whose behaviour, manners, confidence and communication really astounded me. I found the…
Millennials and their Pills
In chatting to colleagues and friends in business, I have heard many instances of young employees, millennials if you will, that are taking antidepressants and anxiety medication (I am not making reference to people who have been diagnosed with depression). It…