Aurora predictably the worst employer

It's not really much of a surprise, but Aurora mining company has been voted as the worst employer of the year for the second time in a row according to Solidarity and Business Live quotes the trade union as saying that while "competition was stiff, the decision was obvious". 22 Dec 2011 11:06

CRF

Opening the gate to opportunities

Beautiful Gate, an NGO working on the outskirts of Cape Town, and the CRF Institute, a global corporate research organisation that specialises in international projects for good employers, are empowering local youth by giving them some of the information and resources they need to find jobs. 14 Dec 2011 15:01

Softline VIP

HR and payroll legislation expected in 2012 and beyond

Rob Cooper, a payroll tax expert at Softline VIP, part of the Sage Group plc, says that 2012 will prove to be the starting year for a number of major new employment legislation initiatives. 13 Dec 2011 12:36

Jobs.co.za

The South African recruitment industry still a constant hive of activity

The 2011 South African Recruitment Survey - conducted by the SA Recruiters Network in association with Jobs.co.za - reveals that HR professionals and recruiters are seeing a massive benefit in owning their own career websites and are continuously using social media as their mediums of choice to source talent. 8 Dec 2011 12:20

SA still not producing employable graduates

Apart from producing more science and maths graduates, SA needs to make another giant leap if it is to better respond to the growing demands from business for graduates that can "walk into" jobs. 1 Dec 2011 09:56

Internships: making the right choice

[Charl Thom] It's that time of the year when the inboxes of HR departments and agency execs start overflowing with internship applications. Beginning your career with the right agency is arguably one of the most important decisions you'll make. As a starting point, consider culture, courage, vision and brand as a non-negotiable. 30 Nov 2011 12:42

Recruitgroup

What is in a job title? The evolution and importance of a possibly outdated practice

Chief executive officer, general manager, project coordinator, executive PA... what do they actually mean? A couple of years ago you were your job title, but how times have changed. 28 Nov 2011 14:15

Nicolene Di Bartolo Executive Search

Exciting new era for Nicolene Di Bartolo Executive Search

Nicolene Di Bartolo Executive Search Division (NDBES) has rebranded to their own unique personal brand, following five years in association with an international search organisation. 28 Nov 2011 13:30

FinanceRecruit.co.za

FinanceRecruit.co.za opens up global finance marketplace in South Africa

FinanceRecruit.co.za is opening up a whole new world of recruitment opportunities for finance jobs in South Africa, by offering a specific market place that will serve the nation's ever-strengthening position in the global economy. 24 Nov 2011 14:05

CRF

The future of HR: Companies want to get beyond the 'pretty picture'

Twenty years ago this year CRF Institute launched its first Top Employers project. Since then, thousands of evaluations have taken place, documenting the inner working of some of the world's most successful companies. But what is this telling us about the future of the HR profession? 18 Nov 2011 10:58

Strategy Recruitment Marketing

Strategy Recruitment Marketing awarded a Top 3 Recruitment Advertising Agency of the Year position

Strategy Recruitment Marketing was recently awarded second runner-up position in the Recruitment Advertising Agency of the Year category at the 2011 Avusa Media Annual Recruitment Awards (AMARAs). 16 Nov 2011 12:39

Video recruiting offers hiring solutions for African recruiting

Through a recently signed global reseller partnership, Q-Core Consulting is bringing video recruiting to South Africa and the African continent. The technology solution is aimed at easing the screening interview process for companies who are recruiting for vacancies across Africa. 3 Nov 2011 12:23

Ad Talent

Going graciously

How to approach a resignation process with grace and humility. 31 Oct 2011 13:01

Recruitgroup

How to look for a job

So you have now identified what you're good at, what you're not good at, where your passions lie and where you can imagine yourself in five years time. It's now time to go out there and find that dream job. You may be quite confused as to where to look, but there are a few guidelines that you can follow to ensure that your CV gets to the right person. 28 Oct 2011 07:00