Tag: talent shortage
Defining the “talent shortage” problem so we can solve it
It’s fair to say that in human resources (HR) circles there is something of a panic around talent. Between “quiet quitting”, the great resignation, and the general disruption to the workplace caused by COVID-19, HR practitioners find themselves grappling with how to attract, develop and retain talent, and there is much handwringing about the so-called talent shortage.
Skills to future proof your career this year
If you don’t believe you can change your life and your career in a year, then you haven’t tried learning a new skill in digital technology. Matriculants are eagerly awaiting their results, countless job seekers are looking to accelerate their careers and thousands of unemployed youths are desperate for new ways to upskill themselves this year, new and promising developments are being made in the tech and digital economy creating more career opportunities than ever before.
Women’s slow rise to the top in corporate South Africa
Equal female representation in senior management and executive positions has been a longstanding area of focus within the corporate sector. We have long maintained that the first and most important step towards resolving the gender pay gap is equal gender representation within senior positions.
