Talent Talk
Welcome to Talent Talk from Pnet , with the latest talent insights and news that is shaping the recruitment landscape in South Africa.
Keen to gain data-driven insights into South Africa’s online labour market trends?
Look no further than Pnet’s Job Market Trends Report! The monthly report reviews local hiring activity as well as regional job trends. In each edition we also include a special feature unpacking relevant topics of interest. In our March 2024 Job Market Trends report, we explore the trend of remote work, based on advertised vacancies offering remote or hybrid working options.
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Beyond Salary: Unleashing the power of EVP in a competitive Job Market
A great Employee Value Proposition can have a significant positive impact on talent retention and attraction. In fact, organisations that effectively deliver on their EVP can decrease annual employee turnover by just under 70% and increase new hire commitment by nearly 30%.
In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is proving to be transformative across various industries. Thankfully - and in contradiction to what many people believe - AI enhances many functions rather than replacing real people, and this is true to the world of recruitment too.
?AI is revolutionising traditional approaches and redefining the talent-acquisition process. Paul Byrne, Head of Data Insights & Customer Success at Pnet, provides invaluable insights into how AI is reshaping the recruitment sector, driving efficiency, enhancing candidate experiences, and empowering businesses to make data-driven decisions.
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The Expert Opinion: Summary of the market by Paul Byrne
In today's business world, organisations face a big challenge: finding the best talent. This challenge involves navigating through various terms like AI, EVP, remote work, DEI, globalisation, and mobility.
For years our recruitment industry has been speaking about 'recruitment marketing' but it has taken a pandemic to accelerate us into a new world of work for companies to realise that recruitment marketing is a specialist role. It is also not just a series of adverts that say, 'come work for us'. It starts with a strategic leadership shift into thinking how they create a workplace that excites people to want to work there.
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This study suggests GenAI will bring changes to white-collar jobs, improving efficiency but causing initial job adjustments. It highlights the evolution of roles in sectors like finance and HR, emphasising the need for reskilling. Despite potential job shifts, new opportunities are expected to arise.
Remote working has changed the landscape of on-the-job learning, reducing chances for informal interactions that often lead to learning from peers and supervisors. This shift calls for more intentional approaches and the use of digital platforms to support learning and collaboration in remote work environments, ensuring the continuity of a productive and engaging work culture.
The digital nomad visa allows foreigners to come and work remotely from South Africa if they earn more than R1 million, and the legal framework has now been put in place for a point-based system to replace the critical skills list.
At Pnet, the size of our database as well as our access to data insights and world-class technology set us apart. We are already using smart-matching technology to assist you with resume screening and candidate sourcing. As a Pnet customer, a dedicated Account Manager is on hand to give you insights into your talent pool, your competitors, your job listing performance, and more.?
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