9 Jul 2013

CSI

Can you engage effectively with your employees?

Technology has turned the world in which we live upside-down, says Lia Marus and asks: how can you effectively engage your employees?

Still on the employee front, a mining framework agreement has been signed, unfortunately without the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU).

The mining sector has been hit by unreasonable wage demands and it seems as though some in labour are oblivious to the damage they are doing to the industry.

No business can afford unreasonable wage demands... something has to give: either the company goes under, and everyone loses their jobs, or it cuts staff and an unfortunate number are out on the street, and/or it takes the mechanised route - and that still leads to fewer jobs.

No-one is saying miners should work for a pittance, but demanding astronomical increases is just plain stupid.

Hoof would have thought of it... 10 top media personalities took to the Twitterverse to help raise funds for the charity of their choice in the #BeTheStud campaign - and they made a difference for charity.

Our tame motoring editor Henrie Geyser is a heady blend of city chic and country charm, so it's no wonder he sees those same qualities in the Volvo CC.

Rod Baker, Content Director

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Weekly top stories

#BeTheStud campaign makes a difference for charity
On Wednesday, 3 July 2013 at noon, 10 top media personalities took to the Twitterverse to help raise funds for the charity of their choice through Sportingbet South Africa's #BeTheStud for Charity campaign. Each personality's hashtagged Nintendo 8-bit-inspired virtual horse was propelled towards towards the finish line based on their number of mentions, to win money for their chosen charity. Read more >>

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Protea Hotel Kruger Gate supports EWT rhino conservation initiatives
The Protea Hotel Kruger Gate is showing its support for anti-rhino-poaching initiatives by donating one percent of funds raised through hotel bookings to the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT). Read more >>

Celebrating central South African heroes
[Issued by OFM Radio] To commemorate the legacy of Madiba on 18 July, OFM will hand over the airwaves to central South African heroes when they will share stories of their selfless service with listeners. Read more >>  visit press office >>

Kirsty Watts Foundation Charity Poker Challenge another high rolling success!
[Issued by Full House Events] The Kirsty Watts Foundation, proudly supported by Full House Events recently hosted another highly successful Poker evening for charity. Read more >>  visit press office >>


Community Services
Chevrolet Ute Force and Kaya FM drive out the cold
Fighting the cold one blanket and jacket at a time. With the coldest months in Gauteng being July and August, the yearly blanket and jacket drive is a welcome relief for many needy South Africans. Read more >>


Corporate Social Investment
Home From Home teams up with YogaWay for charitable 108 Sun Salutations
Home From Home, an award-winning Cape Town child-care organisation, and YogaWay Yoga and Pilates Studio in Newlands, Cape Town, are once again using uplifting yoga as a medium to raise funds for disadvantaged and orphaned children in Cape Town. Read more >>

Substantial BP investment supports socio-economic empowerment
On 5 July 2013, BP South Africa announced that over the next six years it will be investing R105 million in support of socio-economic empowerment through a youth development programme. The programme will help over 900 grade 10, 11 and 12 learners from rural schools in Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga to bridge the gap between high school and tertiary education, thereby assisting the development of skilled professionals to help advance the country as a whole. Read more >>

RattRace calls for support for a worthy cause
This year's seventh RattRace is aiming to outdo previous years. The event, which supports the David Rattray Foundation, will be taking place on the weekend of 19-21 July 2013. The organisers are appealing to all potential sponsors for any form of assistance, be it financial, prizes, products or services. There are also still a number of places available for riders and runners who are keen to take part. Read more >>


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