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03
Mar
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REMOTE HIRING BEST PRACTICES: REDUCING RISK WHILE ACCESSING GLOBAL TALENT

Remote hiring has become a strategic imperative for many organisations. For South African professionals, it has unlocked opportunities to work for global companies that value our strong work ethic and problem-solving skills. For international employers, hiring South Africans can be cost-effective, the weak South African Rand often translates into attractive value for money, while providing South African employees with […]
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03
Mar
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THE ROLE OF LIFESTYLE AUDITS IN FRAUD PREVENTION AND RISK MANAGEMENT

In an era where global financial crime and corruption are rife, we see how quickly trusterodes, and organisations have to deploy smarter tools to protect themselves. One such tool rising to prominence in South Africa and globally is the lifestyle audit. More than a curiosity-driven probe, a properly conducted lifestyle audit is a focused, ethical and practical instrument for fraud prevention and risk management, when integrated into […]
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03
Mar
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ASSESSING LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL USING PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENTS

Identifying future leaders is one of the most important tasks HR teams and people leaders face. The cost of a wrong leadership hire is high: lost productivity, weakened culture and increased turnover. Psychometric assessments provide structured, evidence-based insight into a candidate’s potential, not only their skills, but their decision-making style, emotional intelligence and, critically, their […]
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17
Feb
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DO DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVITY RECOMMENDATIONS AND LABOUR LAW AFFECT YOUR EMPLOYEE SCREENING POLICY IN SOUTH AFRICA?

As South Africa continues to evolve in its workforce dynamics and societal values, organisations are increasingly focusing on inclusivity in their hiring practices. This shift is influenced not only by a growing awareness of the need for workplace diversity but also by labour law requirements and inclusivity recommendations from various governmental and non-governmental bodies. Understanding how these factors affect employee screening policies is […]
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12
Feb
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NAVIGATING THE DISCOVERY OF A CRIMINAL RECORD IN THE EMPLOYEE SCREENING PROCESS: A GUIDE FOR EMPLOYERS

As employers in South Africa engage in the critical practice of employee screening, one of the primary concerns that arise is how to handle candidates who present with a criminal record. Understanding the implications of employing individuals with criminal backgrounds, alongside the relevant labour law references, is essential for ensuring both compliance and fairness in […]
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10
Feb
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THE NEW FACE OF FRAUD: WHY AI-POWERED EMPLOYEE SCREENING IS NO LONGER OPTIONAL FOR SOUTH AFRICAN BUSINESSES

Recently, a significant political call echoed through South Africa’s corridors of power. The Democratic Alliance urged the appointment of a national Cyber Commissioner, specifically highlighting the urgent need to combat AI-driven banking scams. Almost in unison, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) issued stark public warnings about a new breed of fraud: deepfake and impersonation schemes using […]
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