Permalink to: SMEs lose 33 hours per hire, Job Crystal finds

SMEs lose 33 hours per hire, Job Crystal finds

Small and medium-sized businesses across South Africa are facing a hidden cost when it comes to recruitment. New research from Job Crystal reveals that SMEs spend an average of 33 hours on every hire – almost a full working week that could otherwise be spent growing the business, winning new clients, and increasing revenue. With a single job advert attracting
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Permalink to: Well-intentioned labour-reforms carry some risky outcomes for SMEs

Well-intentioned labour-reforms carry some risky outcomes for SMEs

South Africa’s labour laws were introduced with good intentions – to protect workers, improve job security and create fairer workplaces. But according to a recent opinion piece, some labour reforms may also have had unintended consequences for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), which are responsible for a significant share of the country’s employment and economic activity. The article explores how
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Permalink to: Job Crystal Named Most Innovative RecTech South Africa 2025 – Here’s What It Means

Job Crystal Named Most Innovative RecTech South Africa 2025 – Here’s What It Means

When innovation meets purpose, magic happens. RecTech – short for recruitment technology – has come a long way in South Africa. From manual CV sorting and endless spreadsheets to smart, AI-powered systems that match talent in seconds, the industry’s evolution has been nothing short of remarkable. And now, it’s clear that South African companies are not just keeping up –
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