THE EVOLUTION OF MAN............. vs the TV

AS THE SONG GOES:

It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to

Cry if I want to, cry if I want to

You would cry too if it happened to you

Sung by Lesley Gore

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POWERNEWS is running a competition to see what you would like Manpower to do on your birthday.

Click on comments to leave your idea (or email Jerusha) - top entries will be posted on the blog and you will be able to vote for your favourite choice. Entries close 10th June 2008.

CAREER PROGRESSION IS UNDERSTANDING YOURSELF AND YOUR COMPANY

BY DES SQUIRE (published in The Star 19th May 2008)

There is no magic about being happy in your work but there are certain standards of behaviour to assist in creating an environment more conducive to happiness, to your personal success and to career progression. It's your attitude, not your aptitude that determines your altitude in life and your chosen career.The only way to enjoy your work is by adopting a professional approach to all you do and become professional in every aspect of your job and your dealings with others. This entails having respect for yourself, respect for fellow workers, respect for your company, respect for clients and respect for the quality of the work you do.Take away respect and you are left with nothing. You may have all the skills in the world but without respect, that is worth nothing. It is the responsibility of management to lead and direct you to ensure your development, but it's your responsibility to be a willing, responsible and enthusiastic employee, and a willing learner. You must be prepared to allow others to mould you. It is important to understand your role in the company, where you fit in and at the same time to learn about the core business of the company. This way you can strive for excellence and accept responsibility for your own career.Think about your current position and company and ask yourself the following:
· Why do you go to work each day?
· What does your work and responsibilities at work mean to you?
· What is the most exciting aspect of your job?
· If you could change anything you currently do, what would it be?
· What are your ambitions?

· What can you contribute to the success of your company?· What have you contributed so far?Then complete the following exercise:Consider your present position. Are you are performing as well as you should be?List all of your personal strengths and weaknesses.How do your strengths assist you and how do your weaknesses hold you back?What can you change, why would you change it and do you want to change? Write a personal development plan to make you perform better and to ensure you will be a good role model for others.To excel in your career, you have to get to know yourself and how you relate and interact with others. When you work with others there are sure to be differences of opinion and even conflict. It is how you deal with conflict that determines what sort of person you are. Conflict can be destructive or it can be constructive. Don't shy away from conflict. Rather embrace it, learn from it and use it as a building block to self-development. Conflict is an opportunity to express your point of view and above all, it is an opportunity to listen and learn from others. Being a member of a team, you can only be effective if you can interact constructively with others. No man is an island - you cannot work in any environment without interacting with others. Learn to do so constructively.

Submitted by Melody Burnard

THE DAY THAT MARIA PYLARINOS TURNED INTO MARIA JANSEN VAN RENSBURG

This amazing occurence happened on the 10th May 2008. Powernews was there to get these snaps. We wish Mr & Mrs Jansen Van Rensburg a lifetime of fulfillment and happiness.

WHEN CONSULTANTS LOVE THEIR BRANCH MANAGER

A guy phones up his branch manager, but gets the branch managers' wife instead.

"I'm afraid he died last week." she explains.

The next day the man calls again and asks for the BM.

"I told you" the wife replies, "he died last week."

The next day he calls again and once more asks to Speak to his BM.

By this time the wife is getting upset and shouts: "I'VE ALREADY TOLD YOU TWICE BEFORE, MY HUSBAND, YOUR BM, DIED LAST WEEK! WHY DO YOU KEEP CALLING?"

He replied, "I'm sorry, I don't mean any disrespect, but I just love hearing it..."

This is just a joke and must not be taken seriously. Setting The Standards says that you must love your BM!

CATCH THE SUN (May's Motivation)

YOUR LIFE IS YOUR OCCASION -

RISE TO IT!

WHEN THE CAT IS AWAY ................... the staff have a bridal shower

Introducing the culprit of it all, organizer Jayshree Govender

Tracey Lownds & Roveena Naidoo
Sarah Calverley licking her chops
Sarah Calverley licking her chops.........again
Lets sing the Barney Song, "I love you, you love me".

Holly-Anne Ford and the bride-to-be
The pic says it all
"I'll tell you that man will listen to meeeeeeeee".
"My goodness gracious me" - Perlisha Reddy (Durban Finance I may add!!)
Mother hen organizing her chickens

The combined branches of Durban General and Finance held a bridal shower for Meshal Oothamlall who ties the knot on Saturday 24th May 2008. This happened while Tina and Ian were at the quartely management meeting so you can imagine (and guess by the pics) what transpired

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R20 SEMINAR

A well-known speaker started off his seminar by holding up a R20.00 note. In the room of 200, he asked, "Who would like this R20 note?" Hands started going up. He said, "I am going to give this R20 to one of you but first, let me do this. He proceeded to crumple up the R20 note. He then asked, "Who still wants it?" Still the hands were up in the air. Well, he replied, "What if I do this?" And he dropped it on the ground and started to grind it into the floor with his shoe. He picked it up, now crumpled and dirty. Still the hands went into the air. My friends, we have all learned a very valuable lesson. No matter what I did to the money, you still wanted it because it did not decrease in value. It was still worth R20. Many times in our lives, we are dropped, crumpled, and ground into the dirt by the decisions we make and the circumstances that come our way. We feel as though we are worthless. But no matter what has happened or what will happen, you will never lose your value. Dirty or clean, crumpled or finely creased, you are still priceless to those who DO LOVE you. The worth of our lives comes not in what we do or who we know, but by WHO WE ARE. You are special- Don't EVER forget it Count your blessings, not your problems.

Submitted by Pravesh Manilall - T/Engineering Durban