It is time to consider the aspirations and rate of progress of young women in the workplace. These millennial women, born between 1980 and 1995, are our leadership pipeline for the future. By 2020 they are expected to make up one quarter of the labour force. “Currently between 19 and 34 years of age, these women have very different approaches to the world of work from their predecessors,” says Sandra Burmeister, CEO of Amrop Landelahni. “It’s time the corporate world took notice. “This is not just about equity targets. It’s about a culture shift in the DNA of the company, which recognises... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, August 5th 2014 |
31 July 2014: Mental illnesses are often spoken about in passing, but it is important to know how they should be managed and how your medical scheme can help should you ever be diagnosed with one. “There are many reasons behind the increasing numbers of people being diagnosed with mental disorders,” says Executive Principal Officer of Liberty Medical Scheme, Andrew Edwards. “In some cases it can be attributed to science, technology and medical treatments advancing rapidly so more is known about these types of illness and how to diagnose and treat them.” But he adds in other cases mental illness... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, July 31st 2014 |
Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (CMJAH) opened the doors to their new oncology pharmacy yesterday at their official launch hosted at the Hospital. The launch saw upgrades to the equipment and increased floor space, allowing the pharmacy to now treat more patients, more effectively. Cancer is one of the major causes of death in both the developed and undeveloped world, including South Africa. Adding to this, the rising incidence of cancer in South Africa means that more patients are in need of quality cancer care, which CMJAH can and does offer. The oncology pharmacy at CMJAH is incredibly important to... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, July 24th 2014 |
You’ve come up with a great business idea – you have a business name, a logo, new business cards and have even registered your company – you’re officially an entrepreneur and you’re excited about the future. Right? Wrong! Raizcorp, Africa’s only unfunded for-profit business incubator, experiences this common misconception on a regular basis. Together with partners Engen Petroleum Ltd and longstanding media partner, SAfm, they aim to help entrepreneurs demystify this perception through the annual entrepreneurial programme, Pitch & Polish. An idea is only an idea, until you take action and it becomes a start-up business, which is only a... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, July 22nd 2014 |
Engen Petroleum Ltd have partnered with Raizcorp to bring the Pitch & Polish programme to cities and towns across South Africa, for the fifth time. The main objective is to help educate and grow entrepreneurs. In line with this, below is a release on the Ideas Stage of a business. Please share with your audience. What’s an idea worth? Engen Petroleum Ltd, understands that Small and Medium Enterprises have great potential to contribute to the economic growth of South Africa, to the creation of jobs and to the reduction of poverty. It often all begins with the spark of an idea. Pitch... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, June 30th 2014 |
