Trying to survive increasingly difficult questions? (2011-08-17)

February 19, 2015    3022    3022   

In a competitive market, businesses are struggling to find a competitive edge and a unique selling position for their products and services, whilst at the same time trying to deal with a web of complex laws, and increasing pressure to ensure that the company is compliant with sound governance practices. 

Living out good corporate social values (2011-08-16)

February 19, 2015    2884    2884   

“When asking companies what they actually do on a practical level when one of their employees or their employee’s loved ones get diagnosed with a dread disease like cancer, I was surprised to find that most often they can’t answer and have no idea of how many survivors they have amongst their employees”, says Karin Metz, Volunteer Chairperson of CANSA Corporate Relay For Life and Executive Director BNI.

One planet, one chance… (2011-08-02)

February 19, 2015    2989    2989   

Waste not, want not” or so the adage goes.  Yet, year after year people carry on regardless of the negative consequences their careless and wasteful behaviour has on natural resources. 

Directors beware: There’s a new meaning to Business Rescue (2011-06-27)

February 19, 2015    2816    2816   

All too often, the dream of setting up a company and establishing a business is rushed into by zealous individuals, eager to make a quick profit. 

Managing Human Capital Matters (2011-06-20)

February 19, 2015    2935    2935   

In some organisations, lip service is given to the fact that employees are their biggest and most important asset. 

Disregard of company policies can cripple (2011-05-30)

February 19, 2015    3134    3134   

When you first hear your colleagues discussing the need to draft or revisit a company policy, you may be inclined to think this is a menial task meant to keep someone busy. 

The Challenges of Green (2011-05-23)

February 19, 2015    2824    2824   

Back in 1624, John Donne coined the phrase that “no man is an island, entire of itself.” 

Counting each drop (2011-04-26)

February 19, 2015    3054    3054   

Is it not ironic how some people can take things for granted and simply believe that the current presence of natural resources, such as water for example, is in itself a guarantee of a future supply?

Frustrating the transaction (2011-03-28)

February 19, 2015    3118    3118   

The new Companies Act 2008, has been looming over the heads of South African businesses for a number of years, and whilst this has caused much frustration and criticism regarding its delayed implementation; one thing is certain - the Act will bring about lots of change and even further criticism once it is implemented.

Until death us do part? (2011-03-01)

February 19, 2015    3268    3268   

Article issued by CGF Research Institute, Goldman Judin Inc. & Richard Connellan

One wonders just how many people may have misunderstood the meaning and the commitment they made when they uttered the words, “until death us do part”?