The dangerous business of unlawful recruitment practices

Thu, 18 Apr 2013

Are your recruitment practices non-discriminatory and lawful? The new labour relations amendment bill imposes even stricter penalties for organisations that do not adhere to the laws governing the recruitment and selection process.

Assessment centres mitigate talent management risks

Wed, 03 Apr 2013

Hiring the wrong CEO can potentially lead to the demise of the business. With such high stakes organisations cannot afford to make a mistake. While there are no guarantees, assessment centres can significantly limit the scope for errors to occur.

General job boards: not dead, but dying

Wed, 20 Mar 2013

The number of job seekers actually relevant to a company’s specific vacancy requirements is significantly smaller on general job boards and HR practitioners need to start looking beyond this recruitment tool to source high quality candidates.

Succession planning key to grooming suitable leaders

Tue, 12 Feb 2013

Having a well-designed, sophisticated succession plan is one thing, but unless it is effectively implemented, it becomes a fruitless exercise. Niteske Marshall, MD of Network Recruitment talks about how to bridge the gap between theory and practice.

How mobile and social is transforming recruitment

Mon, 11 Feb 2013

Corporate HRs in South Africa have not embraced social recruiting via the Internet with the same speed as their US colleagues, but are lighting the way for mobile in solving the unique needs of the African market.

Digital age paves way for new recruitment practices

Tue, 22 Jan 2013

Only half of South African companies make use of online recruitment methods but global trends indicate that mobile recruitment is set to become one of the primary mediums for HR professionals to reach new talent.

Top recruitment agencies of 2012 announced

Mon, 19 Nov 2012

Some of the best recruitment agencies in 2012, as voted for by online job seekers, were announced at the Recruiter Awards ceremony hosted by CareerJunction. Here are the winners.

Sip on your piña colada as your new recruit learns the ropes

Tue, 13 Nov 2012

Recruitment and hiring is typically reserved for the start of the year but Jane Moors looks at recruitment from an HR perspective and offers some compelling reasons to take on new staff in December.

Manpower group to facilitate labour sourcing

Fri, 21 Sep 2012

labour sourcing continues to be seen as a market for future growth by many industries. South Africa has seen vast fluctuations in the local employment sector. Successful operation in African countries requires local knowledge and dedicated involvement in local communities.

What does your social media profile say about you?

Mon, 10 Sep 2012

Social media profiles are increasingly being used as a recruitment tool by employers to learn more about job applicants. A trend that should make job seekers think twice before posting potentially damaging comments or images on social sites.

Peer interviews for a top job

Tue, 10 Apr 2012

Steps on your path to a top job may include peer interviews, a technique used by employers to help find a good fit between the candidate and the company. Sandra Burmeister, CEO of the Landelahni Recruitment Group, provides a few tips.

Equip the knowledge worker to cement a transformed economy

Wed, 04 Apr 2012

The growth of the mobile technology space, and convergence with core business systems, has contributed significantly towards economic transformation. Human resource specialists say businesses must help position the worker effectively in order to benefit from a knowledge-based economy.

Keep it real – the importance of an honest CV

Tue, 03 Apr 2012

Fraudulent job applications are on the increase as desperation amongst the unemployed grows. But does it really pay to falsify documentation? Network Recruitment MD, Niteske Marshall sheds light on this dangerous practice.