Permalink to: Is remote work really that much better?

Is remote work really that much better?

What we think of as ‘going to work’ is changing for many people. A recent article by BusinessTech explores why many South Africans don’t think it’s worth driving into work anymore. They cite reasons including workplace stress, the stress of commuting, and the rising cost of fuel. The internet makes it possible for many people to work out of the
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Permalink to: Get Hired with these 7 Marketable Skills  

Get Hired with these 7 Marketable Skills  

There’s no denying that the job market is tough at the moment. It seems that everyone knows someone looking for something. So how do you get hired? With all those people competing for roles, it’s more important than ever to develop marketable skills that set you head and shoulders above the competition. The good news is that thanks to the
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Permalink to: Quick Tips to Job Search like a Pro

Quick Tips to Job Search like a Pro

When looking for a new job, time is of the essence. Opportunities get snapped up fast, so you want to find the vacancy and apply as quickly as possible. Here are some easy but effective tips to try to make your job search as quick and relevant as possible. Boolean Job Search: Boolean searches help you to create incredibly specific
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Permalink to: Recruiters: 5 Things Your Candidates Wish You Knew

Recruiters: 5 Things Your Candidates Wish You Knew

As Recruiters and hiring employers, it can be tempting to think of our role as “finding people jobs”. In reality, much of our success in helping match candidates to roles comes from our partnership with the candidate. Successful hires only happen when there is understanding and trust between the Recruiter and the candidate. To help with this, here are 5
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Permalink to: Yin (Work), Yang (Life) and Finding the Balance

Yin (Work), Yang (Life) and Finding the Balance

“Balance is not something you find, it’s something you Create.” Jana Kingsford In the last two years the pandemic has turned our work-life balance upside down. Suddenly our work life and home life were merged into work-from-home setups. This may have sounded like a dream come true at first (and for some it was), but in most cases, it ended
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