56 Picture: Getty Images/FG Trade A disagreement with a difficult colleague can quickly turn an ordinary workday into an uncomfortable one. But before you vent in the office group chat or send…
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How to deal with workplace gossip
82 PICTURE: PEXELS/GABBY K Workplace gossip can be difficult to avoid. Whether it happens around the coffee machine, in group chats or during lunch breaks, conversations about colleagues can quickly create tension…
Money Smart Week: The power of possible starts with financial literacy
84 Picture: Supplied As South Africa observes Money Smart Week South Africa (MSWSA), taking place from 24 to 30 August, the message is clear: financial literacy goes beyond understanding money – it’s…
How to spot a fake online shopping website
108 PICTURE: PEXELS/KINDEL MEDIA Online shopping has made it easier than ever to find clothes, electronics, beauty products and household essentials at the click of a button. But as online shopping grows,…
The 24-hour rule: How waiting before buying can save you money
108 PICTURE: PEXELS/COTTONBRO We’ve all been there: you see something you love online, add it to your basket and convince yourself you need it. Whether it’s a new outfit, a gadget or…
New research unveils most overused business names
140 Picture: Getty Images/ monkeybusinessimages Choosing a business name can feel like one of the simplest parts of starting a company, but new research suggests entrepreneurs could be making the process harder…
World Entrepreneur Day: 5 foundations for e-commerce success
131 Picture: Supplied South Africa has no shortage of entrepreneurs and business owners willing to work hard, and there is great news for them this World Entrepreneur Day. The rise of e-commerce…
Equal work, unequal pay: Understanding the gender pay gap
138 Picture: Pexels/Cottonbro The gender pay gap remains one of the most persistent inequalities in the modern workplace. Although women’s participation in education and employment has increased significantly over the past decades,…
Work, pause, repeat: The rise of micro-retirement
163 Picture: Pexels/Cottonbro The traditional idea of retirement is changing. For generations, people have been encouraged to work continuously for several decades, save for the future and retire at the end of…
Money mistakes to avoid when you start earning your first salary
155 PICTURE: PEXELS/ EDGE TRANING Getting your first salary is an exciting milestone. After years of studying, training or searching for work, seeing money land in your bank account can feel like…