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.

Run of the mill qualifications mean very little, if anything

Tue, 20 Mar 2012

Online learning enables immediate, automatic and interactive access to information which provides flexible options for the modern learner; however this freedom is being manipulated by operators claiming to provide legitimate qualifications.

Your social media profile could disqualify you for the job

Fri, 16 Mar 2012

More and more job applicants in the technology industry are being rejected on the basis of their social media profiles according to the 2012 annual technology market survey. This is a "true indicator of the digital reality we now live in" ,says Mads Christensen.

Fraudsters will go to any lengths on paper

Mon, 20 Feb 2012

Experts in the credentials verification industry warn that documentation fraud is escalating; People are going to extremes to bypass security checks and mechanisms and employers need to be on their guard.

Screening applicants key to addressing unemployment

Thu, 16 Feb 2012

Companies have a definite role to play in putting people to work and relieving unemployment which has been identified as government’s top priority. Eliminating certification fraud is one way in which businesses con contribute to job creation.

Avoid discrimination during recruitment and selection

Wed, 15 Feb 2012

Unfair discrimination in the recruitment and selection process is a delicate matter and HR professionals should be aware of the legislation surrounding this issue. The Employment Equity Act provides strict guidelines around medical testing, psychometric testing and other related practices.

An e-recruitment solution that works

Mon, 13 Feb 2012

Finding the right e-recruitment solution for your company can be tricky. Konetic Recruit helps streamline recruitment administration, increases productivity and frees up time for other, more valuable HR initiatives according to IndigoCube MD, Ziaan Hattingh.

Fraud increasing amid volatile economic climate

Mon, 05 Dec 2011

Amid growing levels of fraud and information manipulation in the workplace, the financial sector has imposed stricter control measures to ensure that those employed have clear and proven credentials.

SMS recruitment levels the playing field

Mon, 26 Sep 2011

SMS is becoming the largest recruitment channel as it streamlines the recruitment process making it more efficient,faster and cheaper for both recruiting agencies and potential canditates, especially those in rural areas. Dr Pieter Streicher highlights the benefits of SMS recruitment and what to look out for.

Rise in degree mills means business must be vigilant

Thu, 22 Sep 2011

Do you verify the qualifications of new recruits? Recent scandals have brought to light the issue of degree mills, a concern that has been intensified by reports that since June 'two thousand five hundred people have been less than truthful about their qualifications'.

Global executive headhunters come to SA

Thu, 22 Sep 2011

Top jobs around the world are now within arm’s reach for South African executives, following the announcement that the leading global alliance of executive search firms, IRC Global Executive Search Partners, has expanded its presence into SA.

Criminal records no longer go undetected

Thu, 15 Sep 2011

The amount of criminal records seems to have doubled over night after fingerprint checking (via AFIS or paper-based) became the only legal means of checking the history of job applicants, as reports confirm that over 10% of job applicants have criminal records.