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Europe increasingly popular among African and Middle Eastern MBAs

March 23, 2011

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Europe increasingly popular among African and Middle Eastern MBAs International survey found that Europe is increasingly popular among African and Middle Eastern MBA candidates Germany displaces France to become 5th most preferred MBA destination Top European business schools arrive in Johannesburg to recruit African candidates According to the latest QS TopMBA.com Applicant Survey 2010, there [...]

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Global MBA gender balance is possible in 2011, but…

March 16, 2011

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Male applicants still greatly exceed females in Africa According to the latest QS TopMBA.com Applicant Survey 2010, the global percentage of females looking to study for an MBA has risen from 35% in 2006 to 48% in 2010. Although globally, male applicants still outnumber females, this figure is as close to parity as it has [...]

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Attract, Engage & Reward Talent

March 14, 2011

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  In my last column (HRF, August), I revisited the world cup experience, going through five unanswered show-me-the-money questions: local manufacturers missing out on the production of memorabilia, small business benefits, job creation, botched arrangements between Match and local providers, and the future of our stadiums (cash cows or white elephants). This month I want [...]

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10 Reasons to Start your own Business

February 28, 2011

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1          Because it is never too early to start 2          Take control over your life, you own and control the business 3          Loads of support from government and private sector to academic institutions & other entrepreneurs 4          Unforgettable journey – you won’t ever be the same again 5          Make a difference and make money 6          [...]

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IIR Employee Engagement Conference, Reward & Recognition

February 24, 2011

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Talent

I’ve presented at numerous IIR Conferences over the years & I’m pleased to be presenting at their 2nd Employee Engagement Conference today. In the aftermath of the global economic tsunami, it is

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Budget 2011 & Employment

February 16, 2011

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  Get a glimpse behind the corporate glass with HR Future’s workplace radical. Budget fever is here again! One day when I have time on my side, I want to delve into the stories behind budgets. I will dig up the conflicts over setting budgets and delivering results. Is it only about the numbers or [...]

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Another Year

January 17, 2011

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Another Year

                ANOTHER YEAR   We have been here before. We are familiar with the drill. We have the same beliefs and expectations, toned down by the passage of time. We know how it will end. Yet a little voice tells us that 2011 could be exceptional and different. [...]

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Lifestyle Audits & Office Binging

January 10, 2011

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  They say that one should be hungry for success.  This month I want to highlight those individuals, that are hungry for moolah and to grab a line from Spur, “Come Hungry” to the office each day.   Lifestyle Audits Who said that auditing is boring, devoid of glamour? In recent months, calls for a [...]

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