Recruiting great people is tough enough. Keeping them? That’s the real game. In a market where skilled professionals have options faster than you can say “counteroffer,” employee retention has quietly become one of the biggest headaches for South African employers. Many companies have mastered the art of attraction – sleek job ads, smooth interview processes, even the odd free lunch

Hiring decisions work best when they’re based on evidence, not hunches. That’s the heart of skills-based hiring – putting the spotlight on what someone can actually do, not just how polished their application looks. CVs still matter as context, but the real confidence comes from verified skills. The payoff? Smarter decisions, stronger teams, and far fewer hiring regrets. Why skills-based

Looking for work sometimes feels like dating apps: lots of swiping, plenty of ghosting, and the occasional moment where you wonder if the algorithm is actively against you. But here’s the good news – it isn’t about luck. The way you stand out to recruiters is in knowing the game, playing it smart, and ditching the “maybes” that keep you

September isn’t just about spring flowers and the first whiff of braai smoke (at least in South Africa) – it’s also the last big window to make confident hiring moves before everyone starts coasting into December. Blink now, and you’ll be left interviewing tumbleweeds. Hiring trends are clear: employers who dither lose, employers who decide win. Hiring Trends Show September

When Sonja Hendrikz packed up her life in Johannesburg and moved to Cape Town, she expected a few challenges – new home, new city, new school run. But she didn’t expect to spend a whole year searching for the right job vacancy. Fourteen years in the same company had given her solid experience and steady growth, but starting over in

Finding top talent in today’s job market can feel like you’re playing a game on hard mode – resumes vanish faster than power-ups, interviews turn into boss battles, and your dream hire keeps getting stolen by the competition. But what if we told you there’s a cheat code for recruitment? Enter Crystal AI – your shortcut to hiring top talent

Hiring isn’t luck – it’s a skill. And an untrained hiring team? That’s a fast track to losing top talent, wasting time, and leaving roles unfilled. Sound familiar? Let’s fix that. 1. Define “Top Talent” You can’t hire what you don’t recognise. Your hiring team needs to know exactly what makes a great hire – beyond a generic job description.

Recruitment isn’t just about filling vacancies; it’s about building relationships and creating dream teams. In today’s competitive job market, finding the perfect candidate involves more than just posting job adverts on a portal and crossing your fingers. It requires a blend of art, science, and a little bit of matchmaking magic – and that’s where recruitment specialists shine. Let’s break

Trust is everything in today’s workplace. With remote hiring, global teams, and ever-tightening data privacy laws, employers can’t afford to take risks. Your background check? It’s no longer a “nice-to-have” – it’s essential. Here’s why skipping it isn’t an option: 1. Cutting Through the CV Clutter Hiring across borders? That’s great—until you realise verifying credentials is like playing detective. Background

When recruiting, finding the perfect candidate can feel like hunting for a needle in a haystack. The modern hiring landscape demands precision, speed, and adaptability – and that’s where artificial intelligence (AI) swoops in to save the day. If you’re still relying solely on traditional methods, you’re not just behind the curve; you’re missing out on a game-changer. Here are