Articles About My Life and Career
Welcome to my blog! For samples of my writing, feel free to read through the posts below. I add new ones on occasion, when I discover the inspiration to write about something here.
My articles relate to my life, the field of People Operations, and various other topics. 🖋️📜
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Dec 4, 2024, 7:30 AM
In this article, I discuss how far we've come in the field of People Operations / People & Culture, and what those approaches mean, as compared to the old, outdated Human Resources guide. I also discuss my own people-first methodology, that filters into every facet of my work. Finally, I mention why the industry shift is a good one, for all businesses, of all sizes, across the globe, and, more importantly, the people working with them.
Sep 24, 2024, 12:30 PM
This Heritage Day, I am celebrating pride in this country, and being a South African, more than on any Heritage Day before. This country is so unique, steeped in interesting history, rich with diverse cultures and experiences, and strong in its democratic foundations. I wanted to write this article as part of celebrating SA, and chat about what I believe makes my home such a special place in this world.
Sep 4, 2024, 1:30 PM
I recently moved back to South Africa, with a new, extremely positive perspective, and a much greater appreciation for what I have here in SA.
Jul 1, 2022, 9:00 PM
I chat about my first time experiencing the 1st of July in Canada, and how I'll be approaching the day today, and going forward.
Jan 15, 2021, 3:00 PM
I'm excited to share the news that I'm well on my way to moving overseas.
Nov 30, 2020, 3:00 PM
If there's one major, overarching take-away I have from the past few consecutive years of full-time work, it's that getting to know your teammates is priceless.
Oct 31, 2020, 2:00 PM
Does brand loyalty transfer generationally? That was the key question I hoped to address with my Master of Business Science dissertation, and now that it's been published, I'd like to share the results with you.
Sep 30, 2020, 2:00 PM
If I've had one saying that's been a guiding force in my life, it's that personal growth is a lifelong journey. I can say that remains as true today as it did when I began using it years ago.
Aug 31, 2020, 2:00 PM
2020 has certainly been a year to remember. Here are the global business trends I've noticed occurring around me.
Jul 31, 2020, 2:00 PM
Are the methods used in lecture rooms, and the efforts employed by marketing students during their studies, setting them up for success in the workplace? This is the issue I investigated in my undergraduate research project, and I found the results fascinating.
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