One thing which has emerged in the 21st century with regards to business, is that if you’re not ready to change and tack with the wind, you’re probably not going to survive into the next decade. The buzz word is innovate – but how do you do that? And what is the...
Twenty years ago the idea of doing everything with the environment in mind was just a glint of humour in most people’s eyes. Today, it is big business. And important business. Building our future world while caring for our planet makes more sense than just about...
One of the simplest yet most essential attributes you’ll need to succeed in your career will be strong communication skills. It’s interesting how little attention is paid to this, either through scholastic education or tertiary career training. Being able to make...
There are always the naysayers, naggers, know-alls, and the negatively inspired who will tell you that language is dead, the written word is a has-been, nobody reads anymore, and pictures are king. And for a moment, when you look out at the current state of...
They say when times get tough, the tough get going. And Covid-19 has certainly introduced tough times. For those already working from home, the effects are perhaps not felt as badly as those who are used to the bustle of an office environment and who now find...
Work/Life balance has become a popular concept over the last few years. The difficulty has been differentiating between ideology and practicality. Everyone would like such a balance, but getting it into action, and getting it to work with some sustainability is not...
The world is changing rapidly. Training, opportunities, locations with regard to work are all on shifting sands. There is uncertainty, but also a keen excitement – because the job you end up doing could morph in several ways, and take on responsibilities that could...
Changes in career trends are probably more subtle than we realise. Certain categories of work are not going to disappear overnight, but may certainly be changing. The process is gradual. While the technology may arrive quite quickly, it is sometimes years before it...
One thing is for sure: Artificial Intelligence is going to affect everybody in the working world one way or another. People are forming two camps of preparation: one which holds that jobs will be lost and devastation will result; and those who believe that jobs will...
Opportunities are everywhere. And if you add your imagination to that, you have an infinite variety of possibility that, when snatched by those with vision and daring, makes the world go round. Most people struggle with the concept that opportunities are actually...
It wasn’t one of those spark moments says founder and CEO of Open Charge, Phebeon Vera. The idea had been there for a while. But what set the ball rolling, rather, was a moment that most would regard as a pretty unlucky. “I was in Century City and my battery died...
Success is defined by expectation. What you hope for yourself becomes your measure for success. Some people keep their hopes relatively simple, more attainable, and therefore are more easily satisfied; a job that gives you stability and a Friday afternoon off may suit...
"To love what you do and feel that it matters—how could anything be more fun?" ~ Katherine Graham, CEO Washington Post. In the last few years, there has been definite change (albeit slow) in the rise of women through the ranks to management status. What is interesting...
We live in a world where change is continuous. To survive, either career-wise or socially, we need to be on top of things, to understand the shifting landscape of technology, opportunity and challenge. In the old days, you went to school, then on to college or...
Searching for a job is never easy. In fact, it can be very stressful. So before you begin you need to be sure that you understand the rules. Oh, yes – there are rules. Getting the process right the first time can be the difference between you getting the job and being...
