As a mother of a twenty-one-year-old student, I find myself wondering (and sometimes worrying) whether she will be ready for the big world of work out there. Sure, it would be easy to calm my nerves with “She’s your daughter, she will be okay!” or “You taught her well, now let her go” pep talks. […]
Employment Equity is a legal and business imperative. What is Employment Equity? Its purpose is to promote equal opportunity and fair treatment in the workplace by elimination of unfair discrimination To redress the disadvantages of the past experienced by designated groups by implementing affirmative action measures to ensure equitable representation in all occupational levels in the […]
A few years ago, as I was sitting in interviews with a few senior managers as part of an interview panel selecting new recruits that had graduated from university and were looking for internship opportunities. I noticed a sense of apprehension from the candidates thinking as to whether they would fit in this “corporate jungle” […]
It has been almost two years that the entire world has been turned upside down by the COVID Pandemic, everyone will agree that it has caused havoc and devastation, both regarding lives and livelihoods. Many lives were lost and in some cases Livelihoods were lost in these times… how could we foresee it? how could […]
Many businesses worldwide have long been reaping the benefits of psychometric tests. This invaluable candidate assessment method can help businesses save time and money. Psychometric tests provide a rounded view of a candidate, revealing their logical processes, aptitude for problem-solving, and ability to interpret and analyze a range of data. It can even help identify an […]
It’s a start of a new year, new adventures, and new prospects! This blog is all about mindfulness and how we can go from “Monkey Mind” to a calm, present mind within a few minutes. Now, we know that some would consider mindfulness more of a ‘lifestyle’ practice, which in all fairness, is somewhat true. […]
How often have you visited an organisation and left thinking something is missing or wrong, but you can’t put your finger on it? The vision and mission statements in the building just do not tie up to your experience of what is happening within the company. The organisation is a well-known or respected brand, yet […]
As a talent specialist, I have encountered many honest and equally dishonest candidates in my ten-plus years of sourcing talent. I have, on many occasions, gasped at some of the answers candidates have given me when asking them their reasons for leaving. When these answers pop up, if the candidate in front of me is […]
The importance of the people’s experience has become far more pronounced in recent times. Have you ever honestly asked yourself or your employees how they are “experiencing” the company? Or how are new starters experiencing the company? If not, hopefully, this article will guide you into thinking along those lines. The sooner a new employee […]
