Employee screening a must for start-ups
As the startup sector gains momentum in South Africa, entrepreneurs are urged to ensure their recruitment efforts are well thought out. This is the word from Rudi Kruger, GM of LexisNexis Data Services, who says: "Start-ups are created to address specific needs, so...
Women in tech – episode 1
South Africa is celebrating Women’s Month, showcasing its heroines, reflecting on their struggles and triumphs. In honour of Women’s Month, Dell EMC is showcasing eight of the extraordinary women who work in its South African operations. Emogene Smith, Khulisa Academy...
Delving into the ConCourt ruling on labour brokers
On 26 July this year, the Constitutional Court clarified that organisations are deemed to be the employer of workers they accessed through labour brokers after those employees have been employed at their workplace for more than three months. Yolandi Esterhuizen,...
Benefits of branding yourself with a blog
You've updated your resume, tweaked your LinkedIn profile and combed over your cover letter, but you still might be missing out on a powerful career booster - blogging. Learning how to create and maintain a blog to establish your personal brand or build your network...
Upskilling professionals crucial for SA’s future
The workplace of the future is ever-changing. With constant developments in technology and how organisations are harnessing new skills, has meant that professionals will need to upskill to keep up with this rapidly changing workplace. According to research this is...
Creating the future with today’s talent
If you break down the definition of Industry 4.0, it holds that there have already been three industrial revolutions. The first was the introduction of industry’s ingredients, such as mechanisation and steam power. The second was the adoption of electricity and the...
Why employee screening isn’t an HR function
In many organisations, the recruitment function is often left up to the human resources department. While there is certainly merit in partnering with HR throughout the talent acquisition process, seeking the advice and guidance of professional employee screening...
What you need to know about the deeming provision ruling
On 26 July 2018, after three years of debate, the Constitutional Court made a judgement regarding the roles and responsibilities of Temporary Employment Service (TES) providers and their clients with regards to employees. This pertains to the deeming provision...
Is a criminal record holding you back professionally?
Securing a job in South Africa today is tough for many. Latest figures from Stats SA indicate that unemployment has increased to 27,2% for the second quarter of the year (from 26.7%) - where hiring organisations are more cautious than optimistic about growth in the...
Law only part of effectively managing employee incapacity
Legislation offers a guide, but can only solve some of the challenges businesses face in effectively dealing with employee incapacity. Employees can be incapacitated due to ill-health/injury or poor work performance, and South Africa has developed legislation that...
More needed for workplace inclusion
With slow global economic growth resulting in many sectors shedding jobs around the world, South African males now more than ever are urged to accept responsibility for their families, says youth employment engine, Lulaway. Statistics South Africa's latest survey...
RubiBlue invests in women in technology
Intelligent business solutions provider RubiBlue has implemented a strategic growth and expansion policy for 2018 that's focused on empowering women and building a culture of inclusion. The company's goal to increase its staff complement by 45% has paid attention to...