by Supplied by LexisNexis, 9 Jun
Background screening and other contingencies are generally put in place to ensure businesses employ the right people with limited risk. However, should the same approach be taken when hiring temporary employees? The answer is a “definite yes!” according to Rudi Kruger, general manager of Risk Solutions at LexisNexis Data Services. “It is essential that organisations apply the same level of background screening on temporary workers or even volunteers as they would on permanent staff, as the level of risk remains the same,” he said.
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by Les Allen, 9 Jun
Any employer would love to secure an employee with the five key skills for the 21st century work environment which include: Problem Solving, Creativity, Collaboration, Negotiation and Human Interaction. But where exactly should you go to find these people? It’s tough enough to sometimes find suitable employees, let alone a candidate that ticks each of the above boxes. The answer is, actually, quite simple: look to the Gamer.
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