With changes in the economy, technological advancements and transforming consumer/societal demands; certain industries are beginning to diminish as the market no longer calls for their services, whereas other more high-in-demand sectors are on the increase. Healthcare and tech are some of the fastest growing sectors and jobs within these industries are expected to multiply over the…
The way we work is changing, we negotiate a globalised, tech-driven working environment that is characterised by 24/7 connectivity and must learn to thrive in the gig economy and navigate the internet of things. The job for life and the 9 to 5 have disappeared. The labour market is unstable and competition for roles is…
We all dream of becoming one of those mysterious human beings, who can float out of bed with no trouble – with enough time to drink green tea on the patio, do some yoga, and walk the dog. But the reality is pressing the snooze button multiple times, realizing you have 10 minutes before you…
Not sure about why your B2B organisation needs social media? Well we spoke to Jonathan Wichmann of Orca Social and Wichmann/Schmidt, he has all the answers about why you should be harnessing the power of social. You can listen to the podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud, or just keep reading for a summary. The 10 reasons B2B companies need…
Eating is important for anyone – especially to get you through a day. However, proper nutrition is essential when preparing for a crucial time in life – such as a meeting or interview. A poor diet can make you tired or sloppy, whereas a healthy diet will make you more focused, more aware and help…
Owning and running a business is no easy feat. There are hundreds of factors you need to consider on a daily basis to make sure the business is running smoothly and efficiently. But what does running an efficient business actually mean? Efficiency is simply the reduction of wasted inputs – whether that be money, training or…
We’ve probably all been to a job interview at some point or another and whether they resulted in the desired outcome or not, I’m sure you’ll agree that a job interview is rarely an experience to be taken lightly and they can bring up a range of emotions, from excitement, to pure fear! They’re unfortunately an unavoidable part…
Fancy yourself a bit of a coding whizz? Well you may be at an advantage when it comes to finding hidden job vacancies that aren’t being advertised widely. Traditional job hunting is all good and well, but you must face a great deal of competition if you choose to take this route. Employers also have to…
Using Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn or any other social network is a great way to improve your recruitment efforts. If you’re looking for potential candidates, want to screen existing ones or just get your name out there, there are certain ways to make sure you’re using social in the right way. You should ideally access your social media…