Human-centric responsiveness is indispensable in a world of AI-enhanced talent acquisition

[Celeste Sirin] The key to attracting top-notch, in-demand talent for talent leaders will always remain in their responsiveness, swift turnarounds, and the cultivation of a human-centric and compassionate candidate experience...

#AfricaMonth: Has Africa got talent?

[Shan Radcliffe] "Yes!" was the resounding answer from the speakers at the recent Mondelez International and Top Employers' Institute panel discussion to moderator Bunny Majaja's question: "Is Africa the new talent pool of the world?"

Talent retention strategies for today's workplace

[Pabi Mogosetsi] South Africa is experiencing one of the largest skills reform and brain drain episodes since Covid. 'The great resignation' and 'great renegotiation', along with 'quiet hiring' and 'quiet quitting', are key causes...

Importance of 'hire power' in the battle for talent

[Lyndy van den Barselaar] Companies around the world are grappling with a talent shortage, which is showing little sign of recovery in the immediate future. This is supported by the ManpowerGroup Talent Shortage survey, which found that 75% of companies have reported talent shortages and difficulty hiring...

Worldwide Staffing's new Scotland office expands opportunities for SA job seekers

[Shan Radcliffe] As our unemployment rate hovers at over one-third of the eligible population, Worldwide Staffing Solutions is looking beyond our borders to increase employment opportunities for South Africans with the opening of an office in Scotland...

#NedbankIMC2022: Neurodiversity drives competitive workforce

[Katja Hamilton] Organisations that recruit, retain and nurture neurodivergent individuals gain from new skills, ways of thinking and problem-solving...

SA's unique talent pool lures expanding Canadian tech startup

[Shan Radcliffe] CostCertified, a Canadian tech startup that provides cost estimating software for the residential construction industry, is opening a base of operation in Cape Town, which aims to create at least 300 jobs for locals over the next two years...

Seasonal staffing strategy: Get started early

[Lyndy van den Barselaar] 'Tis the season of extended retail hours, an influx of customers and a shortage of permanent staff as the festive season approaches...

Tips to identifying talent, no matter the location

[William Kuan] While there is no magical formula for identifying talent that will add value to your team, there are certain primary attributes that are fundamental to observe in a candidate...

PoPIA compliance when processing job candidate consent forms

[Jeff Lomey] Recently a client approached me and wanted to know how to adapt the candidate's application and consent forms to comply with PoPIA...

Into the Fog: My year in recruitment

[Felix Kessel] About a year ago, in the heart of lockdown, we started feeling the secondary impact of the virus. Clients affected by revenue loss had no choice: fees must fall...

5 tips to successfully onboarding newcomers

[Anja van Beek] Can you confidently say that you are providing a great and memorable experience to new team members...?

SME Recruitment: How to conduct a foolproof job interview

[Siobhan Zurnamer] Small-business owners don't have the luxury to make bad hires. In small businesses, every employee plays a crucial part in productivity and company growth...

Why now is the time to invest in executive talent

[Annelize van Rensburg] There's never been a better time to invest in executive talent. That may seem counterintuitive given current circumstances but there's sound logic behind it. Below are several reasons why spending on upper management makes perfect sense...

SME recruitment: How to screen candidates

[Siobhan Zurnamer] Hiring is both time consuming and costly. To ensure your recruitment strategy is efficient, inclusive and fair, it's critical you focus your efforts on creating a solid screening process...

Small business recruitment: Where do you find the best staff?

[Siobhan Zurnamer] Hiring the right staff is one of the most important factors that determine the success of your business. Hire just one wrong person, and you'll spend a lot of time and emotional energy trying to fix your problem...

How to write a great job description

[Siobhan Zurnamer] Getting quality candidates is challenging. Most jobseekers are desperate and will apply for every job they can, resulting in clogged inboxes and excessive CVs for employers to screen. Poorly written job descriptions can cause further stress and time wastage for employers because they attract irrelevant applications from the wrong candidates...

#LockdownLessons: Keep it flexible, find the balance and remember - you're not alone

[Shan Radcliffe] Michelle Moss, director of assessments at Signium Africa, shares her experience of the current Covid-19 crisis and how the organisation is navigating these unusual times...

Uber Works is a new app that connects job seekers with employers

[Shereesa Moodley] Uber on Wednesday announced the launch of a new app that gives job seekers and employers a platform to connect. Called Uber Works, the app provides people looking for work with information about available shifts near them...