A growing body of research suggests that being laid off can have profound health consequences and even lead to death.

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I must compliment you on the high quality of your editorials/articles, particularly this one - not an easy subject to deal with."

A British careers advisor's visit to Cape Town has led to a spirited campaign to bring professional careers advice to a disadvantaged township.

The true and inspiring story of how singing has propelled a children's choir from a South African township onto the world stage.

A career as an Interim Manager builds on the experience you have gained, while giving you the flexibility to work when you want.

Dear Career Coach,

I have recently been promoted and one of the people reporting to me is much older. My cultural upbringing is making it awkward for me to treat an older person with authority. How can I be more assertive without compromising my values?

Andrea Bohnstedt explains why a book is good for your head, and SMS English may be bad for your business.

In a candid interview, the Mauritian High Commissioner to the UK explains his country's success in riding the global economic storm and decries the 'shameful story' of Britain's continued occupation of Mauritian territory.

Onyekachi Wambu reviews a collection of essays on how governments can integrate Diaspora contributions into national development policies.

A round-up of recent news from the UK, Africa and around the world.

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'What I learned along the way is.....

....that a recipe of hard work, a good sense of humour, treating people the way you want to be treated and not being overly sensitive are excellent ingredients for success.'

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"Cultural differences can become major stumbling blocks in three different ways." Richard Cook points out some of the pitfalls when negotiating with someone from another culture.