How to stand out in an interview
You're in a job interview and it's going well, and then you get asked the final question: What sets you apart from other candidates? Why should we hire you over others? You think back to your CV and what makes you unique. What should you focus on? How do you answer...
The many facets of case management
What do an attorney, a fraud investigator, a claims analyst, a medical credentialing specialist and a university advisor have in common? While these professions are vastly different on the surface, they all share core underlying requirements in how they have to handle...
Talent management mistakes CEOs can’t afford to make
"Going into 2018, the stakes for CEOs have jumped dramatically in how they manage people," says Stephen Miles of The Miles Group (TMG). "Boards and investors are pressuring CEOs not only to set the right tone at the top, but also to make sure talent throughout the...
Uncover passion and potential in new hires
If there's one resolution HR departments should make this new year, it should be to transform the onboarding experience for new hires, writes Michelle Seko, talent acquisition manager at Sage Africa & Middle East. The importance of a good candidate experience...
Advantage to outsourcing executive payrolls
Complying with legislation that governs director's PAYE for executive payroll is a complex undertaking and it makes business sense to outsource this function -- including being able to leverage expertise to tick all the governance boxes. This is according to...
Use interview mistakes to your advantage
You walk into the interview room, make eye contact with your interviewer, and shake hands firmly and confidently. Everything is going as expected until you sit down and knock coffee all over the table. What do you do? Going for an interview can be a stressful and...
Boost workplace productivity and morale in January
Strengthen team bonds and improve morale and motivation this January for a happier, more productive workforce, writes Paul Burrin, vice-president of Sage People. The hangover from the festive period can continue long into January -- culminating in the dreaded Blue...
Misrepresenting matric results is fraud, says MIE
Last week Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, announced the matric pass rate of 75,1%, a 2,6 percentage point improvement on the 2016 pass rate. A total of 802 431 full- and part-time students had registered for the 2017 National Senior Certificate (NSC)...
Trends driving the 2018 HR agenda
The relationship between employees and employers is strained, writes Ronnie Toerien, HR strategy director at Oracle. People want to feel a sense of purpose and belonging at work, but many companies are still struggling to deliver. Instead, they cling to the illusion...
Automation and skills development: an unlikely duo
The digital transformation continues to change the way we work – and one of the most commonly known ways is through automation. While the automated economy is often seen as a threat to many of today’s jobs, ManpowerGroup SA’s MD Lyndy van den Barselaar is of the...
Security skills under the spotlight
In its eight consecutive year, the 2017 JCSE ICT Skills Survey by Wits University's Joburg Centre for Software Engineering (JCSE) says economic pressure, a delay in policy implementation and lack of improvement in South Africa's basic education are key concerns. The...
The benefits of RPL
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) boasts many benefits, the most obvious being the ability to fast track obtaining a qualification. Many people today have extensive experience in their field but not the qualifications behind their name to back that experience. RPL...