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How to Turn Training into Better Team Results

Training only pays off when people use it on Monday morning. At Kantoorkuns Training we see the best results when a manager sets one clear goal before the course starts and checks...

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What New Managers Should Ask in Their First Month

Your first month as a manager sets the tone. The best thing you can do is ask good questions and listen to the answers. Ask your own manager what success looks like...

South African HR/finance manager at an office desk working through skills levy claim paperwork beside a laptop

How to Claim Your Skills Levy Back From Your SETA

Every company with a skills levy to manage needs a Workplace Skills Plan, and it is due on 30 April. Planning early makes the work far easier. Start by listing the skills...

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Tips for Getting Staff to Finish Online Training

Most staff start online training with good intentions, then fall behind when the work piles up. A few simple habits help them reach the last lesson. Block out 30 minutes in the...

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Planning Your Workplace Skills Plan Before 30 April

Training spend can earn points on your B-BBEE scorecard, but only if your records are in order. Keep attendance registers, invoices and certificates for every learner. Check that the course is accredited...

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What Every Manager Must Know About the LRA

The Labour Relations Act affects every manager, even in a small team. Many disputes at the CCMA start with a manager who did not follow a fair process. Know the basics: fair...

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How One Call Centre Cut Complaints in Six Months

Training only pays off when the team’s results change. Many companies in Johannesburg book a course, tick the box and see nothing new on the floor. We have seen that happen often....

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Free Short Courses South African Teams Can Use

Not every skill needs a big budget. Many South African teams can start with free short courses and webinars, then add paid training where it matters most. We run free webinars on...

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How Adults Learn Faster and Remember More

Adults rarely forget a skill because they are slow. They forget because the training was too long and never used. Our trainers in Bryanston keep sessions short and practical. People remember more...

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How to Write Clearer Business Emails Quickly

Most office email goes wrong in the first line. People write a long opening and bury the request. At Kantoorkuns Training in Bryanston, we teach staff to put the ask first and...