7 killer interview questions
7 killer interview questions While no two job interviews will follow the exact same format, there are some questions that are very popular among employers when screening potential candidates. By…
Why SMEs should consider outsourcing payroll and recruitment
Due to limited resources and budgets, SMEs often face recruitment and payroll management challenges as they find it difficult to invest in advanced payroll software or establish a dedicated HR…
Why investing in specialist recruitment can save you money in the long run
In South Africa’s challenging economic environment, where unemployment rates remain stubbornly high, recruiting the right talent is more complicated than it might initially seem. With a larger pool of job…
EE Amendment Act in effect from Jan 2025: What you need to know
The President of the Republic of South Africa has recently proclaimed that the Employment Equity Amendment Act No.4 of 2022 (EEAA) shall come into operation on 1 January 2025. Image…
Is AI guilty of unfairly discriminating against certain job applicants?
There is mounting foreign case law providing both employers and artificial intelligence (AI) developers with food for thought as South Africa ushered in the National Artificial Intelligence Policy Framework 2024…
Workplace bullying: Employers battle prerogative vs perception
It has been over two years since the Code of Good Practice on the Prevention and Elimination of Harassment in the Workplace (Code) took effect. The Code sought to shine…
Workplace diversity is not a trend, it’s a necessity
In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, leaders in businesses are increasingly recognising the importance of diversity in the workplace, and rightly so. Image source: rawpixel – 123RF.com A diverse workforce is…
Why criminal records might not be an employment dealbreaker
22 Apr 2024 The Labour Court’s recent landmark ruling in the case of Connor v Lexisnexis [2024] has changed the rule book when it comes to disregarding jobs applicants based on criminal…
5 tips to job hunting in the age of AI
8 Feb 2024 The rapid advancement of AI and online recruitment tools have given the job hunting process a total makeover, while creating a new set of challenges and opportunities…
Resignation season is coming: Are you prepared?
A quick glance at global unemployment rates will routinely reveal that South Africa has the highest jobless population in the world. Digging a little deeper, one will find that unemployed…
#BizTrends2024: Trends impacting the ‘world of work’ in 2024
By Lyndy van den Barselaar 8 Jan 2024 The world of work is in a complex state as we enter 2024. The lockdown-driven work-from-home requirement has shifted to hybrid or a…