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HR PERSPECTIVE: Role of line managers in HR policies

LINE managers play a vital role in implementing and enforcing human resources (HR) policies. They are the ones who interact with employees daily and have the best understanding of the team's needs and challenges. (more…)

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November 16, 2023

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LEGAL MATTERS: Differences between arbitration and litigation

Arbitration is the out-of-court resolution of a dispute between two business parties by an unbiased third party, the arbitrator. Arbitration may appear to the uninitiated as the less appealing relative of litigation. (more…)

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November 14, 2023

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TOP GEAR: OMODA C5 230T…A second bite at the Chery?

I SPENT my entire working life in an advertising agency – my wife may disagree and declare that polishing cars took precedence - trying rather hard to help sell other people’s offerings, so I’m rather familiar with what I will call “hyperbole” when it comes to descriptive terms.…

November 11, 2023

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TOP GEAR: Opel Grandland Ultimate revisited…A smooth but slightly pricey operator

I'M always at pains to point out that one-day launch events that mostly involve open road driving don’t always reveal everything about the overall characteristics of the car in question, so it was nice to have access to a Grandland for a week to see if my mostly…

October 25, 2023

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HER PESPECTIVE: Handling a toxic manager

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…)

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September 28, 2023

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Reasons why performance management fails

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…)

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September 26, 2023

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Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce Q4…A compelling blend of practicality and design flair

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…

September 24, 2023

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HR PERSPECTIVE: Advice for first-time managers

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…)

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September 18, 2023

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TOP GEAR: ALFA ROMEO TONALE SPECIALE…Its foibles hardly dull the sheen

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…)

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September 7, 2023

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SUZUKI FRONX…Adds style to great value proposition

GIVEN that Suzuki has plugged almost every gap in the small to medium SUV/Crossover/Hatch class with its selection of combatants such as Grand Vitara, Vitara, Brezza, Baleno and, at a pinch, Ignis – I was about to type “stretch” but that would be inappropriate – you might be…

August 31, 2023

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