We have begun the journey to review the HR Management Standards. We will undertake this important review at the People Factor…
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Human CapitalStrategy
Recruiting from the retired pool – a viable option to addressing SA’s acute skills shortage
by Wayne Alcockby Wayne AlcockThe South African labour market is plagued by an alarmingly high unemployment rate and an overwhelming skills shortage. The youth labour…
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Human CapitalSalaries
Creating indispensable employees means getting recruitment right the first time
by Dalya Ketzby Dalya KetzIn a candidate-driven market, it’s tempting for employees to think that they’re indispensable, while it’s equally tempting for employers to undervalue…
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Future of WorkHuman Capital
Many of South Africa’s recruiters and employers have been asking an important question over the past few months: Is remote work falling away, or is it here to stay?
by Grieg Smithby Grieg SmithThe global coronavirus pandemic has, without doubt, provided employees with greater flexibility over where, when and how they work. ‘Flexible’, ‘Hybrid’…
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Human CapitalStrategy
Outsourcing skills to international destinations – could this be a solution to unprecedented unemployment rates?
South Africa’s official unemployment rate reached an all-time high of 35,3% in the final quarter of 2021, and although it tapered…
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Future of WorkStrategy
Commercialising cannabis offers huge opportunities for employment and economic growth
Cannabis use has long been a taboo in South Africa, but opinions are beginning to shift since it became legal for…