Quick tip for making contact via DMs

Quick tip for making contact via DMs

Never start with, hi or hello, followed by nothing else, expecting a response back. It’s not a two way chat initially. Instead, greet or introduce your self, and then, write everything you want to say including what exactly you want to discuss or enquire about....
The Future of Work is Skills

The Future of Work is Skills

Vacancies everywhere, yet good candidates are no where to be found. Candidates everywhere, yet the jobs available require skills and experience the candidates don’t have. Universities everywhere,  yet the curriculum taught doesn’t match the skills...
You Become Who You Decide to be

You Become Who You Decide to be

Decisions guide our actions. We become what we repeatedly do. What are you doing today? Where are you going today? Who are you hanging out with? What are you listening to? Who are you speaking to regularly? What are you reading? What are you spending money on? These...
On Prompt Salary Payment

On Prompt Salary Payment

Last week, I ran a survey of over 1000* employees, 21% responded that they had not yet received their January salary by the first week of February.  Some of the respondents gave more detail that this was a recurring experience. 3 responded that they had not...
My Wish for You

My Wish for You

My wish for you is simple, and I hope you realise; That your prayers will be answered. That your present situation is not your final destination. That this too shall pass. That tough times don’t last. That it won’t matter in five years time. That you...
Lessons in Recruitment and Selection (Part 2)

Lessons in Recruitment and Selection (Part 2)

5. Major insight from the interviews. For the most part, the candidates that scored higher in the aptitude tests did better in the interviews. Aptitude tests are valid and reliable. The recruitment yield ratio which shows the ratio of applications required to...