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The Power of Informational Interviews: Unlocking Opportunities for Recruiters and Candidates
In the realm of job hunting and recruitment, informational interviews have emerged as a valuable tool that benefits both recruiters and candidates. In this article we explore the power of informational interviews and what opportunities they unlock for both recruiters...
The PM Connection team’s secret to attracting and retaining top talent
What’s the PM Connection team’s secret to attracting and retaining top talent? Why is attracting and retaining top talent crucial for any organisation that seeks to thrive and achieve its goals? Having the best of the best on your team can mean you will be the one...
The most valuable skills you need to secure a job right now and in the future
What are the most valuable skills you need to secure a job right now and in the future?In order to survive and thrive in a rapidly changing world driven by increasing technological advancements businesses and employers need to identify which skills are going to be...
Talent acquisition vs Recruitment: what is the difference and why does it matter when it comes to attracting and retaining top talent?
Talent acquisition vs Recruitment, what’s the difference? How do they differ and why does it matter for your business? While there are very obvious similarities between the two there is also a difference. Recruiting is simply about filling current job vacancies by...
Buck the trend and hire local when it comes to ICT and Project Managers
Are you spending time and money wading through overseas skills pools in search of ICT and Project Management talent? It seems you’re not alone... according to the 2022 JCSE-IITPSA ICT Skills Survey an emerging trend saw an increase in the number of South African...
New year, new trends – what does 2023 hold for talent acquisition and recruitment?
Looking ahead to the new year, what are some of the recruitment trends emerging in 2023 and what potential effect do they have on business? While some trends from the past year continue with us there are definitely some interesting new things on the horizon. Trends...
How to retain the best talent in a world where trust is broken
We are living in a world in which trust, on many levels and in various spheres of life, has been broken. When you take a closer look at trust, you realise that everything we do, whether it be socially, at home or in the business/work space, either builds or breaks...
Attracting top talent in a transformed, post-Covid work environment
The Covid-19 pandemic changed the world, of that there is no doubt, and many aspects of life will never return to pre-Covid “normal.” The new, post-Covid world includes a changed work environment and a reshaped recruitment front with a talent pool filled with...
How to Attract the Right Professional Talent in a Candidate Short Market
One of the top risks faced by business globally in 2022 is a skills shortage and for South African businesses the risk is even greater due to several factors which have compounded the risk. These factors include the historic ‘great brain drain’ from the country,...
Making the Right Connection when hiring ICT Project Managers
The role of the ICT Project Manager is crucial in any instance. The more complex the project, the tighter the deadlines, the more stakeholders involved and the bigger the budget – the more important the role becomes. Hiring the right ICT Project Manager can result...