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Introducing Zoe Burgess, Associate Consultant, Technology, Sydney

My universe… focuses on finding the top talent in the Technology space. I search for the best candidates in computer science and IT skills to accommodate the growing need for technological advancement and innovation for companies across many industries. I concentrate on finding talent and experience with a range of various tech tacks best suited to…

Introducing Holly Gordon, Associate Consultant, Sales, Dubai

My universe is…. Client servicing Fun fact about me…I’m a self-confessed shopaholic! If I had to eat one meal for the rest of my life, it would be… crisps and dip! At the weekend I love to… go spend my money in Zara then go brunching! One of my pet peeves is… people who chew their fork…

What the British say, what the British mean…

Post by Ann-Marie Oppenheimer I am a German living in London. Despite the fact that we are all Europeans, we all live in the “free Western world”, we all learn English in school and I am a communication expert by profession, I wonder if I always understand my fellow Londoners correctly? To be honest, I…

Introducing Joshua Lowe, Associate Consultant, Technology, Melbourne

My universe is… Data and Security. Data drives many business decisions and companies need professionals who can handle that data, from analysts, scientists, engineers, and architects. There is also a quickly developing need for candidates that can help secure that data from external access. We’re helping to find those who can extract meaningful insights from…

Introducing Keo Marion Salonga, Senior Research Consultant, Contracting, Singapore

My universe is… somewhat unique as I cover everything from Technology, Sales and Marketing, HR and Business Support, and Creative. I’m fully dedicated to the Contract team to have a sustainable pipeline of active talent in our database for our evergreen roles — as Jacqui coined it, “I am the Sustainability Manager for candidates!”. How…

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? 

How to recruit and retain top talent

As an employer looking to hire people to join your  organisation, you may have noticed that it is an employee-driven market, more so after the pandemic. Potential employees, especially the top talent in any given field, hold the majority of the decision-making capabilities when it comes to your hiring process. Candidates who have been identified as top performers in their industry are almost definitely being courted by countless competitors, and it’s crucial to refine your recruitment strategies if you want to fill your team with the best of the best. 

You need to be able to keep them satisfied enough to choose to keep working in your organization. Here, we share our top tips on hiring and retaining top talent, and why specialised recruitment strategies and talent retention should be your focus.

What is digital recruitment and how can it solve your business’s staffing needs?

In 2021, the world is digital. From our office spaces to our social interactions, it isn’t easy to find an aspect of our lives that hasn’t embraced digital elements in some way, shape, or form. It’s time for your business’s hiring process to follow suit. Traditional methods of in-person recruitment can be  time-consuming and may not yield nearly as many job seekers as they would if they had a more significant reach. That’s where digital recruitment becomes an invaluable strategy. But what is digital recruitment? And what are its benefits? We here at Salt, a digital recruitment agency, are here to help you understand the benefits of integrating digital recruitment into your operation.

Why consider a job as a digital recruitment consultant?

If you’re looking to start a new career that’s incentive-based, full of progression opportunities, and somewhere you can showcase your interpersonal skills, you should consider a career as a Digital Recruitment Consultant. We are a global, award-winning digital recruitment agency working to connect businesses with the best talent the digital hiring space has to offer. If…

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.

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…

Introducing Kiriaki Marantidis, Internal Recruiter, South Africa

My universe is…. Internal Recruitment for our SALTIES 😊 Fun fact about me… I am an avid Dancer – Latin, Ballet, Contemporary, Voguing – you name it! 😊 If I won the lottery I would…  Help, help, help – our country is the most beautiful destination but the socio-economic problems we face are at times…