Deur Anja van den Berg Personal technology and digital connectivity have advanced so far that many people, for many years, have been asking: “Do we need to be in an office to do our work?” The Covid-19 lockdown answered that question.  It seems that remote working is here to stay. Prithwiraj Choudhury, Professor of Business […]

By Anja van den Berg The way we work – and the methods we employ to get our jobs done – is fundamentally changing. Even before the global shift towards remote work due to the Covid-19 crisis, data has revealed that 30% of full-time employees work over weekends and holidays. Now, more than ever, the […]

By Melodie Veldhuizen In any workplace there is ongoing competition and everybody tries to be the best and make the big time. This makes it difficult at times to maintain a positive self-image in the workplace, but it is possible to fill your unique position with self-confidence. How can one maintain a positive self-image in […]

By Anja van den Berg During the holiday season, making even the slightest progress at work can seem like a mammoth task. With most people off to vacation – and off the grid – it’s not easy to stay motivated or to get any real work done. “Being at work can seem pointless and frustrating […]

By Dr Eugene Brink We often think of bosses as intrepid and bold leaders who don’t fear conflict and provide political cover for their staff against undue bullying and harrassment. Alas, this is not always so. Craven managers across the world would sell out their own employees so as to protect their own reputations and […]

By Essie Bester Meetings are meant to increase productivity and efficiency. If everybody is on the same page and know what must be done, even the most challenging tasks can be performed with a smile. In reality, though, most of us attend unproductive meetings. Research shows that on average managers spend 18 hours a week […]