Permalink to: 7 Awesome Job Benefits That Attract Quality Candidates (and doesnt break the bank)

7 Awesome Job Benefits That Attract Quality Candidates (and doesnt break the bank)

We are seeing an increase in job openings in South Africa, which is great for our economy but does create competition when YOU want to hire the best. Often companies have to fight against bigger monetary offers, but now days you would be surprised what ‘wins’ that quality candidate. Due to what has happened over the past 18 months many candidates are looking for non-financial benefits to help with the change at home, so if you can offer some of these non-financial benefits you may be leading the race.
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How to resign?

In this article we will explain what to do before you resign, how to resign (with an example), how to handle the ‘break-up’ and finally what to do in your notice period.
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The ONE way to reduce your hiring costs.

The Job Crystal study on ‘time to hire one new employee’, showed on average 33 hours. This was from the start of creating the job description, to advertising, answering applicants, screening, sourcing, interviewing, completing background checks and ending in the offer being negotiated and accepted. 33 hours for one person working a standard month of 173 hours, equates to 20% of their working month.
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Permalink to: The mistakes you make in hiring no one will tell you

The mistakes you make in hiring no one will tell you

Hiring is easy:

  1. Advertise a job
  2. Screen applications
  3. Interview
  4. Hire

So easy yet this is one of the most difficult parts of leading a team, department, or company. What happens when you keep hiring and the people you hire keep leaving? We have a few clients (and ourselves at times) when we just cannot find a suitable candidate who we hire and who stays for a number of years! Why is this? Find our top 5 hiring mistakes:

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