Recruitment and Talent Acquisition can be a challenging journey. It’s vital to remember that while employers are looking for the perfect fit for their organisations, you, as a job seeker, are also looking for the ideal company for your career. Toxic work environments can be disheartening, and it’s crucial to avoid them. According to a survey by Jobvite, a third
Conquering the Recruitment Landscape: How to Win the Battle for Top Talent
Recruitment professionals and hiring managers are currently facing a multitude of challenges when it comes to filling job vacancies. The reasons behind these difficulties are multifaceted and require a comprehensive understanding of the recruitment landscape in today’s competitive market. In this article, we explore some of those challenges and opportunities to securing top talent. To further explore the unique challenges
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Your Job Search journey – The YES, NO, and WHOA
Embarking on a job search can be both gratifying and frustrating. On the one hand, it serves as a journey of self-discovery, revealing what you want from a prospective employer. Yet, it can also prove to be a difficult road marked by rejection, abandonment, and, in the worst cases, encounters with deceitful job scammers. We delve into all of these
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Your Key Strategies to Unlocking Recruitment Success
In today’s dynamic and competitive recruitment market, organisations face a myriad of challenges that demand innovative solutions. The complexities of attracting, securing, and retaining top talent are ever-evolving, and staying ahead of the curve is essential for recruitment success. In this landscape, the insights provided in our 2023 Trust Gap Report exceptional significance. In this article we delve into the
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Here’s how to Spring-Clean your hiring
As the flowers bloom, days grow brighter, fresh rain falls, and local produce delights our senses, Spring ushers in a season of renewal. For recruitment and talent acquisition professionals, Spring’s arrival signals the perfect time to revamp their approach to finding the best talent. Just as you might engage in Spring cleaning at home, it’s an excellent occasion to tidy
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Where to Start When Looking for a Job
Looking for a new job can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. By following these steps, you can start your job search off on the right foot and increase your chances of finding the perfect job for you. Getting Started: Here are some additional tips for where to start when looking for a job: Here are
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Using Hiring AI to Bridge the Pay Gap
The gender pay gap is a persistent problem in South Africa, with women earning on average 23% less than men. This gap is even wider for women in certain industries, such as technology and engineering. There are a number of factors that contribute to the gender pay gap, including unconscious bias, occupational segregation, and lack of access to opportunities. Hiring
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Here’s why working at a small company could be great for your career
In today’s competitive job market, you have a lot of options to choose from as a job seeker. Many of these options are with large corporations that run like clockwork, while even more of these are with smaller businesses. In fact, 98% of all businesses in South Africa are Small-to-Medium Enterprises (SMEs). There are many benefits to working for a
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Why is Human Oversight key to AI?
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), one thing remains clear: humans are essential. AI is advancing, and for it to keep being an aid, human oversight is needed to ensure that it remains ethical, that biases are detected and addressed, and that AI decision-making remains transparent. In a recent article by The Guardian, Mary Towers, an employment