DEALING with a toxic manager can be an incredibly challenging and stressful experience. A toxic manager creates a negative work environment through their behaviour, such as being overly critical, micromanaging, or displaying favouritism. (more…)

Performance management is a critical process that organisations use to evaluate and improve the performance of their employees. However, performance management often fails to achieve its intended goals despite its importance. (more…)

WITHIN  Europe, and to a large extent this trend is mirrored in South Africa, it’s the premium SUVs from Mercedes, BMW, Porsche and Audi that seem to attract the most buyers from the well-heeled class, but I can say with great compulsion that the Alfa Romeo Stelvio should…

Becoming a manager for the first time can be both an exhilarating and daunting experience. It marks a significant milestone in one's career, signifying a transition from being an individual contributor to leading and guiding a team. (more…)

EACH to his own, but I think the Tonale crossover looks terrific from stem to stern notwithstanding that the hefty rear three quarter panels curtail visibility, and the usual off-centre front number plate positioning spoils the symmetry of a classic Alfa nose. (more…)

I WONDER how many others share my feeling that the Mitsubishi brand has flown under the radar in more recent times, and not just in South Africa. (more…)

The recently introduced Labour Amendment Act has brought about measures that may make it more difficult to summarily terminate contracts of employment. (more…)

Over the years, the London Interbank Offered Rate of Exchange (LIBOR) has been the most frequently used benchmark for short-term interest rates, affecting trillions of dollars in financial products of different currencies with maturities ranging to over 15 years around the world. (more…)

IN TODAY'S fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, having well-defined Human Resources (HR) policies is essential for the success and growth of any company. HR policies serve as a framework that guides the behavior, actions, and decisions of both employees and management. (more…)