Henry Bantjez is a recognised expert in the field of talent management and delivers coaching and life coaching services within corporate environments

Do you remember those first couple of jobs so many years ago? How nervous did you feel? Did you wonder why nobody was talking to you, or why everyone seemed to be talking about you? Remember the insecurity and how you wished that you had stayed at home?

It felt as though everything you said was wrong. Then there was the boss. The day you arrived late,and the stares you got. The scary lady from HR who, after the first week, told you that theshoes you were wearing were not appropriate and that you needed to do spell checks before sending emails. It was the first time you had met her. Someone was spreading rumour sabout you.

You felt like running again. Now imagine how different it would have been if someone had taught you how to behave at work, how to carry yourself, and how to create a strong professional image. Imagine you had a mentor who gave you the confidence and self-awareness to help you move from good to excellent to exceptional in no time.

With workplace readiness training, your child or new staff members do not have to go through the trauma that you may once have experienced. Helping your child or new staff members adjust to the workplace can feel daunting, but it can also be exciting.