A Day in the Life of a Candidate Attorney
When I began my articles of clerkship in January 2020, to say I was on an emotional roller-coaster does not quite capture the wide spectrum of anxiety, excitement, confusion, and plain old fear that I experienced. I was wide-eyed, fresh out of University where I had just completed a highly demanding degree and I had […]
RETRENCHMENTS DURING COVID-19
During these unprecedented times, businesses are struggling to cope with the financial aspects of running a business, and both employers and employees are suffering. One of the major issues that businesses are faced with is whether to retrench employees in order to re-build their business. Avoiding retrenchment Where employers’ businesses are likely to be severely […]
WHERE THERE IS A WILL, THERE IS A WAY – PART 1
The thought and talk of death can be very uncomfortable and this can discourage most people from taking the important step of drafting a Will, but having a Will is not only the responsible thing to do but it can be one of the most important decisions you take in your life – for yourself […]
The Power of Saying No
We are in a constant search of mentorship, we are constantly looking for inspiration, new goals and creative ways to achieve what we desire. Why is it that others seem to have the key solution to solving the day to day problems that we face? Why does it always seem easier for others? What do […]
The Coronavirus and your employees
Coronavirus in South Africa The first confirmed case of the coronavirus (COVID-19) was confirmed in South Africa on 5 March 2020. As of the 6 March 2020, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), the coronavirus had approximately: At least 93,000 reported cases globally; and At least 3,100 reported deaths globally. The symptoms Common signs […]
The Upside to a Downside
We are currently experiencing something that will at some point be a history lesson in schools. Our daily life has shifted from the routine of a busy bee to the routine of a child that was grounded because he got a bad grade. We’re staying in, we’re working from home, we’re listening to lectures and […]
A Tale of Survival, Often in Silence.
I want to dedicate this to every female entrepreneur that has experienced a toxic degree of dishonesty or let’s call it what it is – fraud, in their business. Ok, so allow us to begin with what fraud is, “it is the wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.” Now, […]
Upskill Yourself – Professional Development Opportunities
The theme for 2020 is still “Taking Up Space” and with the current pandemic, this is a good time to take up a new skill, learn something new or improve some of your existing skills. Even though it is a difficult time, I hope you are able to rediscover some of your talents, how to […]
Are You a Multipotentialite?
According to Emilie Wapnick of puttylike.com, a Multipotentialite is a person who has different interests and creative pursuits in life. Multipotentiality is the state of having many exceptional talents, any one or more of which could make for a great career. Wikipedia defines Multipotentialites as intellectually gifted individuals with diverse interests across numerous domains and […]
My Top 5 Career Self-care Tips
Take some time off You can’t expect to deliver top-quality work if you are constantly exhausted. Take some time to rest. Your body will thank you and you will be more productive at work. 2. Take note of your achievements and celebrate them Stop for a moment to appreciate how far you’ve come what you’ve […]