A promotion often comes with an appealing package – a new title, salary increase, and congratulations. Yet beneath this career milestone lies a complex reality not captured in congratulatory emails or updated LinkedIn profiles. Consider Sizwe, who declined an external [...]
Imagine this scenario: You put yourself in the market and find the perfect career opportunity, only to have your current executive promising a significant change in your current position in the company in the next year or so. This professional [...]
In boardrooms across South Africa, a seemingly contradictory conversation unfolds daily: executives simultaneously lament a severe skills shortage while announcing cost-cutting measures that often target their talent development budgets. This paradox sits at the heart of South Africa's complex talent [...]
As the year begins and many young people will enter the job market, while others will be going back, I thought it would be important to share ways to make your CV marketable while still not sharing unnecessary information. This [...]
As talent experts who engage with countless candidates and review their CVs daily, we often hear the same question: How do I include my achievements on my CV without sounding boastful? It’s a valid concern, especially for professionals who want [...]
For job seekers in South Africa, the end of the year is often a time of contemplation. Some choose to pause their job search during the festive season, while others wonder if they should keep pushing forward. I have been [...]
On Monday, the 9th of September, I had the privilege to engage MBA Alumni and aspiring MBA candidates at the MBA Expo. One of the things that I spoke about was portfolio careers; another colleague in the industry also touched [...]
Effective leadership is crucial for success and one key trait that can make or break a leader is emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence, often referred to as EQ, is the ability to recognise and understand emotions in oneself and others and [...]
Retaining top talent is a priority for many South African companies. While organisations face challenges in keeping top performers engaged and committed, they also have unique opportunities to refine their retention strategies and create a workplace that attracts and retains [...]
In recruitment, we often question the relevance of job descriptions. At TS Recruitment, we frequently encounter candidates who hesitate to proceed without a detailed job description. Let’s have a look at a few reasons why job descriptions might be relevant [...]
