Friday, November 23, 2007

OH MY HAT - BLOWN AWAY


On Wednesday 21st Tina, Ian, Meshal & Shaaista braved the wet early cold morning and arrived at the airport at 5am to fly to Johannesburg for Adapt training. When we got there it was a quick breakfast before we were met by our Cape Town counterparts and frisked off to the Bryanston office. Oh my hat was it worth it! For those of you who havent yet been fortunate enough to experience Adapt be prepared to be blown away. Apart from been an incredible database it also doubles as your admin slave - preparing CV's, job matches and even invoice requests. Each feature was unveiled to exclamations of, "No", "Serious", "Oh my hat", "Gee Whizz" and even the odd "Glory balls"! Adapt is a tool of adding incredible value to our business in that it will streamline the recruitment process and in the end help us provide a better, more efficient service to our clients. It is easy to see why Manpower has added it to their global arsenal - it rocks!

Friday, November 16, 2007

NOVEMBER BRAINTEASER


We know that its November and you are feeling all the ache and pain of a years hard work so to refresh your mind and get the grey matter circulating - we have a brainteaser. Special thanks to Yolanda Olivier for sending it in. Please post your answer under the comments page - don't forget to include your name so we can see who all the clever one's are!


Here goes:

There is a bus with 7 children

Each child has 7 rucksacks

In each rucksack are 7 big cats

Every big cat has 7 small cats

Every cat has 4 legs


Question: How many legs are in the Bus?

Thursday, November 15, 2007

TIFFANY'S ENGAGEMENT PHOTO

It was too late to be added last week so here is the official Powernews pic of Tiffany and Garrath. We wish them all the best together!

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

SHOUT OUT PRIZES ANNOUNCED


Jan Coetzee has announced that the monthly mystery prize for the most shout-outs nationally will be a R1500-00 gift voucher at a local shopping centre of the winners choice. Furthermore, he promised that the employee with the most shout-outs nationally at the end April 2008 will receive a weekend away for two to the value of R3500-00, with additional spending money of R1000-00. This is a fantastic opportunity to help 'grow' the brand and its value while standing a chance of winning. As in the words of Jan, "This is really something to SHOUT-OUT". Remember that you can nominate anyone who lives the brand by completing a SHOUT-OUT CHEQUE (available on your shared drive or from your manager) and emailing it to Ian in Durban. SHOUT-OUTS are posted every morning before 7am and notification is sent out. So when someone goes beyond the field of duty and lives the brand - give them a BIG SHOUT-OUT for all to see.

Friday, November 9, 2007

FIRST SHOUT OUT


Claire McMullin from Bryanston Finance posted the first Shout Out yesterday. Unbeknown to her, she made history when she lauded Melody Van Watt for 'helping her in her first week at work'. This has been added to the Bryanston Finance Scorecard which can be accessed by clicking on the link to the right entitled "Manpower Shout Out".

Thursday, November 8, 2007

INVITATION

Hi all,
It has reached that time of the year when the festivities begin.
It is indeed the season to be “GIVING”

As most of you are aware there are many children out there who will be spending a very “bleak” FESTIVE SEASON.
For those of you on the East Coast, you will by now know that East Coast Radio runs a TOY STORY initiative at this time of the year.
The initiative is to collect new toys AND donations for food parcels (which will feed a family of 4-6 for 6weeks). We have decided to be a part of this initiative as a social responsibility project. We would appreciate the charity of all the generous and giving individuals within Manpower.
Please make your pledges to Meshal or Jayshree at the Durban office by Friday 23/11/2007. All donations and toys to be received by Friday 07/12/2007.

I am sure that those less fortunate out there would appreciate this really wonderful gesture on our part. And of course we will be content in the knowledge that we have made a small yet significant difference in SA’s fight against the circumstances of poverty.

For more information please follow the link below:
http://www.ecr.co.za/content/view/4562/82/

Thanking you in advance for your assistance.
Meshal & Jayshree
Durban Office (031 267 8450)

NEW STARTS

We are happy to introduce Claire McMullin (Bryanston Finance) and Michelle Baird (TES) to the big Manpower family which is growing by the day. Hopefully we will have a picture of them soon. WELCOME!

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS


Its November and almost the time of giving in Christmas. To get into the spirit of the time why not start with our November babies. You are urged to dig DEEP into your pockets and spoil them rotten as we celebrate the month of their birth.


HOROSCOPE

For all those mentioned below you are cautioned not to share secrets. Make some personal changes to your surroundings or to your appearance and you will feel better about your future. Discipline will help you stick to something that you need to finish in order to get ahead.



04/11 Yolanda Olivier – Bryanston E & T
07/11 Iris Oosthuizen – Bryanston General
12/11 Gaironisa Daniels – C/T General
17/11 Pat Cosgrave – Bryanston Reception
18/11 Charmaine Herbst (nee Daisy DeMelker) – Accounts
24/11 Simenthra Bauchoo – Accounts
25/11 Darell Eberhardt – Bryanston Key Accounts
27/11 Lauren Griffiths – Bryanston Finance
28/11 Rhonda Herbst– C/T Finance

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

AS SEEN OUT AND ABOUT


Pravesh bumped into Barry Hilton at OR Tambo Airport. Here is the pic of the '2 cousins'.

HAPPY DIWALI


Jan, the management & staff

would like to wish all our Hindu

colleagues & clients a very

HAPPY DIWALI

UNITED NATIONS OF MANPOWER

Cape Town Finance

Pravesh & Jan

Hamlet & Margie
Anel & KristA
JP, Robert, Ian, Rodney & Malcolm






Melany

Rochelle, Roveena & Holly




Bryanston Office Support
Cape Town General

Key Accounts
Friday 02nd November 2007 saw the biggest gathering of Manpower SA to-date. The logistics were staggering with over 50 people flying in to the function to join the Gauteng branches. Danielle Easterbrook was assisted by Marie Jacobs in planning, arranging and booking this mamoth event. The night got off to a flying start with each person been handed a cocktail as they arrived at the swanky Hilton Hotel in Sandton. The room was done out in a 'United Nations' them with each table been allocated a country along with a hat with their allocated countries flag. The night was full of fun as everyone got to know one another. They say that pictures speak for themselves so enjoy! Thanks to Jan, Dan & Marie for arranging a fantastic evening.



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Thursday, November 1, 2007

SPY-GIRL


This month SPY-GIRL looks to the stars and gives us our horoscope for the month of November.

Libra
23 September – 22 October
Whatever it is, get it done before the 12th. The planet of power Struggles and hidden angers is lurking around the office, offering secret pacts, revenge plots and assorted scary stuff. (You are correct- THEY are out to get you – and only YOU!) Meanwhile lovers and family are demanding some time with you. Crisis management is a mindset, but just for a while. Love at the office is a definite maybe (Probably not at the Bryanston Branch hehehehehehe)

Scorpio
23 October – 21 November
Personal Power is your thing. So what’s your pleasure? Do you wish to squash some impertinent client who had the nerve to make you wait in reception for 1 hour 45 minutes? Or punish your poor colleague for that small misdemeanor? You are frustrated Consultant! Take action of some kind. If you've got plans and are waiting for the timing to change, you won't get a better opportunity than right away. If you don't know what to do next, try something random and new! Invent a new martial art form and demonstrate it to your clients as part of your sales pitch!
Today is not a good day to try drugs for the first time…

Sagittarius
22 November – 21 December
Rock a few boats today Consultant! The planets are all aligned and you will get away with it! Life is too short to worry about the small stuff, so see if you can just let it all go and follow your mood throughout the day. The drama will be loads of fun! If someone close is on your wavelength, spend all your time together, get the consultant that works next to you to go run naked around the office block with you, you two need the communication and bonding experience!

Capricorn
22 December – 19 January
You're stuck dealing with a juvenile client who just doesn't need you as much as you would have liked. See if you can bully yourself back into their frame of reference. Do a spec call on Dracula/Snow-white and get that business back with your fantabulous sense of humor! Maybe the will actually ask to see your candidate! – YOU ARE IN!!!!!

Aquarius
20 January – 18 February
Everyone is expecting outrageous results from you! How dare they!!!!??? You are learning more than ever today, thanks in part to your willingness to experiment with the various elements of your life. So let them know to back off! You are successful and you are a winner!!!!! Mars might bite you in the &#$#$ because of your attitude, but that’s ok, the planets are on strike, so no worries!

Pisces
19 February – 20 March
The people at work around you could be more difficult than usual today. Tell them to relax, enjoy your company and learn form you - for you are a sales wizard. It's not that they're especially moody, but they may be more resistant to playing along with you because of jealousy. No worries about that consultant – the planets are beaming commission rays onto your beautiful soul!

Aries
21 March – 19 April
Stay active today –That's usually pretty easy for you, but you may find that you're a bit dof today, especially in the morning hours. The more you do, the better you'll feel, so keep on the move! A large chunk of blazing planetary energy will beam onto you when you prove to the Sales-god that you are worth the energy! Get off your bum and avoid a sloppy result. Go on a client visit to Virgin active for inspiration if you must!

Taurus
20 April – 20 May
The world has gone mad and you are wondering when you should join in! Take the bull by the horns!!! HAHHAHAHAHA! Now is the time to ask Lilly/Rodney/Rowene/Mel/Shereen/Ian/Funeka/JP for that favor -- you are much likelier to get a good response today. There are no guarantees, of course, but if you take the chance, you might win big! Global warming is gradually changing management’s molecular make-up, soon KPI’s will not exist anymore and the only sales requirement will be to show up. Hang in there!

Gemini
21 May – 20 June
Jealousy could be a major issue today -- and for once, you're the one who's getting steamed! It's a good idea to count to ten (or more) before getting mad, as most likely you're seeing things from a skewed perspective. Remember: Procrastination can lead to frustration and imperfection. If there is one planet that is on your side, it’s the sun – Go catch a tan when you are done counting!

Cancer
21 June – 22 July
Try not to worry too much about whether or not you'll make it through your schedule today. No matter how much you've packed into your daytime hours, you'll probably not have the patience to deal with it all. Woolies has the most amazing comfort food. If you start eating now, don’t worry, you will only blow up on Saturday, so you will still be skinny at the Year End Function! Try and avoid beans and dried fruit till the 27th of November 2017, Saturn commands you!

Leo
23 July – 22 August
THIS IS THE MONTH FOR THE LEEU-LOOP!!!!! (Ask your Afrikaans friends). You are on a Roll – You are Invincible and people can tell that you are open to success, so it's the perfect time for that meeting to discuss your promotion. Your warmth puts everyone at ease and makes difficult discussions bearable. You might to avoid falling in love for a while, the planets are not in favor for that! You are heading straight for mount Olympus my friend!!!!!

Virgo
23 August – 22 September
A spot of intrigue won’t go amiss- especially when your business-development frustrations are building to a crescendo! Try to be allusive, secretive and alluring. Come to work in a trench coat, sunglasses and keep your head down. No one will see you! I swear! And if they do (impossible), you will excrete an aura of secretivity and desire. Do not be intimidated by your hidden self! Mars has a mission for you! Go outside and look at the sky exactly 21:00 on 4th November and the secret will be revealed to you!

MEET BRYANSTON TECHNICAL ENGINEERING

- From Left to right –
Hayley Lombard, Natashia Jeeawon, Yolanda Olivier, Jean Pierre (JP) Kriel,
John Train, Gugu Madinane and Prelisha Dukhran

THIS MONTHS LUCKY GUESS


In August we featured an article on how a certain member of the back office drove over her better-half and his motorcycle. It has been suggested that this lady now been known as Daisy, named after the infamous Daisy DeMelker. This month we ask, who is this mysterious lady. Post your answer under the comments page.

MANPOWER GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS


Manpower decided to move its corporate headquarters to downtown Milwaukee. The $87 million project includes a 294,000 square foot office building, a seven-level parking structure and extension of the Milwaukee Riverwalk. The new site can house more than 1,000 employees. The project is scheduled to be completed by summer 2007.