Motivating employees – this is how you do it
How do you engage employees to become self-motivated and perform well time and again? Here are a few tips.
10 ways to have a better conversation
When your job hinges on how well you talk to people, you learn a lot about how to have conversations -- and that most of us don't converse very well. Celeste Headlee has worked as a radio host for decades, and she knows the ingredients of a great
Internal communication: Getting the message across
Article written by Marana Brand, Stone Consultant A company’s internal communications effectiveness is the single most important driver of employee commitment. When information flows freely employees are more engaged and aware of organisational activities and management decisions that affect their jobs. According to an article on cebglobal.com, many factors have converged to make
Managing reputation as a critical business asset
Article written by Marana Brand, Stone Consultant Corporate reputation and trust are some of a company’s most important assets, especially in today’s turbulent business environment where companies face increasingly demanding, well-informed stakeholders and customers. Managing reputation in this environment requires companies to respond adeptly to potentially dangerous issues and disruptions
The use of social media can be worth its weight in gold to mining companies
Social media networks can be a powerful tool to share your organization’s brand message with the masses. For mining companies, capitalizing on these opportunities is especially important. Every company needs a smart marketing strategy — whether you’re selling a product, service, or utility, it’s important to promote a base level
When it comes to social media, don’t forget about YouTube and Instagram
A social media presence is pivotal when it comes to customer engagement and increasing traffic to your website. While Twitter and Facebook remain the most popular social media channels, brands use in this regard, they should not forget to replicate their efforts on YouTube and Instagram. Read the complete
Happy 30th birthday MES!
MES recently celebrated their 30th birthday with partners and friends at their 10th Annual Hillbrow Unplugged fundraiser. Some members of the Stone team were fortunate enough to celebrate three decades of effecting positive change throughout the hearts of various South African cities with MES. Watch MES's great thank
Take a walk through the Mall of Africa
Mall of Africa marks the addition of a catalytic retail and lifestyle destination to co-owners Attacq and Atterbury’s portfolios and to Gauteng as the commercial hub of the sub-continent. Mall of Africa boasts more than 300 outlets across the 131,038 sqm mall.
Mall of Africa opens for business
The iconic Mall of Africa today opens its doors for business in Waterfall City. The 131,038sqm mall marks the largest first phase completion of a mall ever in South Africa, boasts more than 300 outlets, is host to some of the world’s most famous retail brands and is
We are not just accountants, we are superheroes!
By providing their employees with a sense of higher purpose, KPMG has managed to increase their employee morale score and to have an exceptional financial year – the best in recent history. Here is how they did it. Read the article on Harvard Business Review.