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4/10/21

To contract or not to contract

Over the last half a decade, work structures have drastically changed and expanded beyond the traditional nine-to-five, five-day-a-week job. Though full-time, permanent work still exists, the parameters and expectations of permanent positions have taken a drastic turn towards greater flexibility in hours and location. Similarly, the turn of the century has seen a rise in the prevalence of contract work. Contract workers, or freelancers, are independent professionals who work on fixed-term contracts with an employer to complete a particular project. But what is a contractor? And what are the benefits of freelance and contract work? How do these compare to the benefits of a permanent position? 

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4/10/21

How to recruit and retain top talent

It’s also not enough to hire these top talent individuals. You need to be able to keep them too. Here are our top tips!

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4/10/21

Things to look out for when using a recruitment agency in South Africa

In South Africa, both as a job-seeker and a potential employee, it can be challenging to know precisely what you should look out for when working with a recruitment agency. With our growing economy, there are so many people advertising and seeking jobs that it can become challenging to differentiate the genuine opportunities and candidates from those who aren’t. 
To find the right job or the right candidate for your vacancy, it’s tempting to turn to a recruitment agency to filter the process. Even so, with the sheer number of recruitment agencies popping up, it’s necessary to question their legitimacy. You may find yourself asking the question, “How do I know if a recruitment agency is legitimate?” Or even, “As a business owner, what should I expect from a recruitment agency?”. Having a little more knowledge about recruitment agencies and how to find one that will genuinely help you as a job seeker or employer.

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1/10/21

When is Black History Month and why is it celebrated?

October marks Black History Month in the UK, the Netherlands, and Ireland (USA and Canada observe Black History Month in February).   In the UK, the month was founded in 1987 to recognise and celebrate the contributions and achievements that Black people have contributed to society in art, music, science and lots more over many generations.  However, due to racial injustice these achievements are often missed out of history books or brushed over in school lessons. Black History Month…

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28/09/21

How do you know when it’s time to move on? You just do.

Blog post by Ruby Celine “I know what satisfaction feels like and this isn’t it.“ We’ve all been there at some point in our careers where the dreaded Monday blues almost feels like an everyday thing. We wake up feeling apprehensive about the work day ahead and although we’re getting stuff done, we’re really only…

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28/09/21

Crafting An Effective CV For Ecommerce & Digital Marketing Professionals

Blog post by Jade Watson I recently posted to offer out CV advice and was quite overwhelmed with the response. The feedback I was giving was pretty much the same for most of the people I spoke with, so I decided it would be helpful to put something in writing for everyone to take a…

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28/09/21

What hiring managers really look for in a good portfolio

Blog post by Jo Corner Whether you are more of a UXer or a Visual Designer, Strategic Designer or User Researcher, your portfolio is your gateway to an interview, the chance for you to showcase what you have done and who you are as a designer. It can be a daunting and time-consuming task even…

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15/09/21

WiT: Maggie To on digital marketing, technology and diversity

For Salt’s latest Women in Tech interview, we caught up with Maggie To, Industry Manager, Tech at Google Hong Kong, to talk diversity and advice on creating an inclusive workplace. The #SaltSessions Women in Tech #WiT interview series speaks with thought leaders from around the world to get their opinion and advice on how they…

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13/09/21

Introducing Salt’s new podcast ‘Creating Futures’

We’re excited to announce that we have launched our podcast, ‘Creating Futures’! We will be joined by inspiring guests to find out more about the career paths they have taken to get to where they are, and how digital and technology has impacted their careers or lives. Career paths are never linear and there can…

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3/09/21

10 tips on how to make an online portfolio

Your online presence in the working world is essential, which is why knowing how to make an online portfolio is so important.

HR Specialist NEW
27/08/21

Why you should hire an HR specialist, and how to go about it

HR is the point of contact between you, the employer, and your crew. Your HR specialist will create the ideal conditions to attract perfect employees.

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13/08/21

How to find a Graphic Designer, and why we think you should

The visual aspects of your branding is a crucial part of brand discovery which is why hiring a graphic designer is beneficial to your business.

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