On Saturday, 20 July, Aurecon South Africa, local presence of global engineering, design and advisory company Aurecon, hosted a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) Career Day for Grade 10 students in Tembisa. Approximately 60 students, as well as Ward councillors from Tembisa and representatives from the City of... Read more
If there is one thing you can be certain of in this life, you can be sure that change will remain a constant companion. While change is a constant, it shouldn’t be feared – especially in the times we presently find ourselves in. Change can actually be beneficial if... Read more
A new skill set for SA to compete with the world
Careers Jul 10, 2019
The Industrial Revolution dates back to the 1700s in Britain, which brought with it the rural-urban migration. People flocked to cities to access economic opportunities in large scale manufacturing factories, with steam, water and coal at the forefront of this revolution. A new way of conducting business was born.... Read more
Research conducted by organisational culture experts The Human Edge suggests that only half of the South African working population sees their work environment as psychologically safe, with only 24% of those people surveyed willing to recommend their current employer as a place to work to a friend. “Frighteningly 46%... Read more
In September last year, then Minister of the Department of Home Affairs, Malusi Gigaba announced that a new critical skills list is expected to be released soon. The industry is in turmoil as business and providers scramble to submit visa applications prior to the list being published and certain... Read more
Diverse teams drive better outcomes
Careers Jun 23, 2019
The recent news of Maria Ramos’ pending retirement highlighted a gaping hole in the gender diversity plans of the country’s 40 largest JSE listed companies. Under Ramos’ guidance, employment equity across all categories increased and she used her position as a force for change. While the board’s still mum... Read more
Lost your job?
Careers May 28, 2019
It is one of the worst events in anyone’s life, especially for a breadwinner. Take heart. You have options. There is life after a job loss. After losing a job, what are some of the things you can do, especially after you have been fired or retrenched? First up,... Read more
Eradicating the gender pay gap will make a significant contribution to the transformation of the South African economy by improving workplace equality and alleviating poverty and financial vulnerability that particularly affects women – and corporate board directors and investors have a key role to play. The 2018 World Economic... Read more
How are job seekers actually feeling about their chances of securing a new role, landing a pay rise or learning new skills? How positive do they feel about the economic situation? The Michael Page Job Confidence Index is a quarterly barometer that measures the perception of candidates about their... Read more
Your posts could land you in hot water
Careers Apr 14, 2019
Social media represents one of the most significant developments in human communication and has undoubtedly changed the way we interact and share information. Social media has become a prevailing presence in our lives, including the workplace, and therefore poses a significant risk to the reputational integrity of employees and... Read more
