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Growing our own timber is hard, but we must do it

The injunction to lift as we rise is as relevant today. We celebrate South Africa’s 30th anniversary as a fully democratic and free country, as it was in 1994. Part of running a successful operation as a business leader is … Continue reading

Be alert to the danger of AI

removing the ‘human’ from Human Capital The role of AI, artificial intelligence, and its impact on our lives is becoming the burning debate of our times. And so it should. AI is all around us. Making our lives easier in … Continue reading

Take the assessment

it might answer questions you never knew you had Psychometric assessments are almost inevitable at this level. It’s not enough to have the right qualifications and the right track record, you have to be right for the job – and … Continue reading

Do not let your employees’ power naps

become your company’s load-shedding Do you nap at work? Do you allow others to nap? If the answer to both questions is no, then perhaps you need to rethink it. Just like working from home, taking a kip in the … Continue reading

Being this close to the finishing line

means you’ve got to push through October is a difficult time of the year. The tenth month of the year is close enough to the festive season to start thinking about annual bonuses, Christmas parties and holidays – and yet … Continue reading

Is it that bad if the Grinch steals the Christmas party this year?

It’s the happiest time of the year It’s the happiest time of the year we are told, family gatherings and festivities. The Season of Goodwill is a tough ask for some companies; there are bonuses to pay out and office … Continue reading

Business leaders! Plan the year ahead for yourself

Welcome to your brand-new year   Executive search across Africa Welcome to your brand-new year and with it the hope of incredible opportunities. Some of those aspirations though, much like their cousins; New Year’s resolutions, can be dashed very quickly. … Continue reading

Year end gamble: office party or bonus or celebrating yourself

The end of the year is fast approaching. You are probably tired as you read this, some of you will be exhausted because it has been that kind of year. I know I am. But you can’t give up yet, … Continue reading

There can be no free ride on a hiring panel

pinpoint one human resources offers executive recruitment services.   Mamokgethi Phakeng The appointment of Mamokgethi Phakeng as vice chancellor of the University of Cape Town came into the spotlight in recent weeks. This following the release of the special report … Continue reading

Prejudice is SA’s greatest disability.

WE LIVE In a country with one of the most progressive constitutions in the world; designed to not just to address the pain of the past but also lay the foundations for a progressive society that could be the envy … Continue reading

Are you a corporate bully?

Beating bullies is often your toughest test. POWER dynamics are part and parcel of the C-Suite, we all know that. Very few people get to the corner office on the basis of their skills, good luck and charm alone.   … Continue reading

C-Suite Executives – What it really takes

There’s a lot more to running a company than just hitting targets MASTERING your core competencies simply is not enough if you want to make it onto the C-Suite. In fact, that is the very least you need. Today, you … Continue reading

Honest CV guidelines that will keep you at the top

It’s tough getting to the top – it’s even harder staying there YOU’VE got the CV and seen the vacancy. Do you think you should get the job? My job is headhunting CEO and other C Suite executives. I find … Continue reading

A birthday is a time to reflect – even in your own business

Today business cannot afford to be complacent when it celebrates numbers of years in business. Manage forward. Anticipate crises. Do business in the present. It's our birthday this month. We were formed 24 years ago on a wave of optimism … Continue reading

It’s time for women leaders to hold the ladder for others, not let it go

ppo has one of the top women leaders in South Africa - Lucia Mabasa I HAD THE privilege of attending a women in leadership function in Pretoria earlier this month. I was struck by two very different perceptions of women … Continue reading

pinpoint one human resources goes back to its roots for bespoke birthday bash

pinpoint one human resources is one of the top executive head hunting firms in South Africa The time came to find a venue for boutique c-suite. Critical skills executive search agency pinpoint one’s ongoing birthday celebration programme. There could only … Continue reading

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