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Criminals increasingly trying to slip into employment

According to the latest Annual Background Screening Report, released by Employers' Mutual Protection Service (EMPS) 14,5 applicants out of 100 checked have a criminal record, based on AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System) fingerprint searches (1.5% down on 2008) and 5% on the name/ID search (1% up on 2008). 8 Feb 2010 07:57


Why am I not getting hired? Here are 10 reasons why - RecruitMi

It's a question that is asked time and time again. Most of the time however, it's not the hiring employer but you. It's a hard concept that most job seekers have trouble wrapping their heads around, but applicants frequently display signs that tell an employer that they're not the best fit for the job. 5 Feb 2010 13:22


Jobs.co.za launches unique job application filtering tool - Jobs.co.za

South African jobs portal Jobs.co.za has announced the launch of their new job application filter as part of their existing application filtering suite. 3 Feb 2010 12:26


Salary survey reveals ongoing inequalities

The third annual Careers24 Salary Survey, released earlier this week, reveals that despite South African organisations' commitment to gender and racial equality, differences among the demographics suggest that many are still unconvinced. 27 Jan 2010 10:46


[2010 trends] Media, social media more intertwined than ever

[Marion Scher] When I was asked to compile this column, I thought I had to be particularly careful not to overlap with other forecasters by talking about the interaction between social networking and media - but it's impossible. Social networking has impacted onto every form of communication, especially media. 20 Jan 2010 12:05




Branding summit for employers

The International Employer Branding Summit, conducted in four countries, will take place in South Africa on 23 March 2010 at Deloitte, Johannesburg. 20 Jan 2010 09:24


[2010 trends] Doing more with less - PR's mantra this year

[Ronelle Bester] The continued rise of online media and the corresponding decline of print means that PR is evolving. This, coupled with static PR budgets and high client expectations, means that we will need to be more creative this coming year. Here is my view on some of the trends for 2010. 18 Jan 2010 10:44


[2010 trends] Fundamental changes for internal comms in SA

[Linda Hamman & Daniel Munslow] The field of internal communications is changing globally, as companies realise that without an inside-out brand-building approach, it is impossible to deliver on the external marketing and media campaigns that create the brand promise in the minds of consumers. 2010 is likely to see fundamental changes in internal communications in South Africa. 14 Jan 2010 11:52


How to keep that human capital

Ruwayne Kock and Dr Kent McNamara of the Human Resource Practice conducted a pilot survey in 2009 to determine the levels of employee engagement within South African organisations. Their research, released late last year, found that 31% of South African employees younger than 30 were disengaged and undecided on their connection to their job and organisation. 14 Jan 2010 10:28


Free psychometric testing for learners from AAA

During 2009, the ACA and AAA School of Advertising launched an initiative that offered free psychometric testing and career guidance to learners that will continue this year. The next free psychometric testing session will be held in the upcoming weeks. 14 Jan 2010 10:18


Ad Talent Salary Survey 2010 - Ad Talent

Are you getting enough bang for your bucks? Are you getting enough bucks for your bang? Ad Talent has released the results of their annual salary survey. 12 Jan 2010 11:16


IT professionals most likely to roam

In a two-year long survey conducted by Jack Hammer Executive Headhunters among some 3500 executives in South Africa, it was found that IT professionals, like their industry, are usually open to change, with 99% willing to consider a competitive career option. 12 Jan 2010 08:03


BEE ratings for agencies

The Independent Agency Search and Selection Company (IAS), in collaboration with Vericom, are assisting agencies in their quest to achieve sound accredited BEE ratings. 7 Jan 2010 10:32


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