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How does recruitment actually work? Can an employer appoint someone who doesn't meet all the requirements listed in a job advert? What role do experience, internal promotions, skills and qualifications play? And when does hiring become unfair or potentially discriminatory? In this podcast we discuss the recruitment process with our…

Books have a way of teaching us things beyond what we find in their pages. Sometimes, a book challenges the way we think, changes our perspective, or even speaks to something we are going through in our own lives. On #BookMarkers, we’re joined by Sanelisiwe Mabindisa, Author ,Life Coach, Public…

Not everyone leads, communicates or works in the same way, some are outspoken, others are quiet. Some are naturally assertive, while others prefer to observe before they speak. Some are highly social, while others keep to themselves. The challenge is that these differences can sometimes be misunderstood, leading to assumptions…

Meet Lucky Lubisi, a passionate hiker whose journey began in 2023 with a bold challenge — summiting Mount Kilimanjaro. But Kilimanjaro was only the beginning. The next goal was Mount Elbrus, the highest mountain in Europe. Despite the challenges surrounding the war in Russia, Lucky and his team pressed ahead…

Research on emotional labour has shown that employees often have to manage and regulate their emotions as part of their jobs, particularly in roles where they deal directly with customers or the public. But where do we draw the line? Does being frustrated explain an emotional outburst, or does professionalism…