Drake International HR-Pulse Blog

01/09/2023

80% of people fear being held accountable at work. But you can 100% fix this.

Fear of failure can be paralysing for any business. And setting unrealistic goals for employees is usually the biggest culprit.

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01/09/2023

How could the world’s most successful sports team really help your business?

The New Zealand All Blacks rugby team are famous all over the world not only for their success, but also for the formidable sight of them performing the ‘Haka’ before every game. But what most people aren’t aware of is the man-management techniques that have been key to keeping them at the top for decades.

Would your business be better if it was run by children?

There is one thing we all did better when we were children – we asked a lot of questions.
And as irritating as we might have sometimes been for our parents, it was without question the best way to learn.

Value and Behavioural Based Recruitment: The Importance of Cultural Fit in Hiring

By Claire Collins

In today's competitive job market, finding the right candidate for a position is more important than ever.

Employment Equity Amendments - Unintended Consequences?

By David Pattle

The State President has now signed the Employment Equity Amendment Bill into law. This particular legislation's “effective date” has yet to be gazetted. It is expected that this date will be September of this year. In this piece, Dave Pattle highlights many of the changes and poses some significant questions that may impact the practical application of this statute.

CV Writing Tips

By Drake Editorial Team

Your CV is your opportunity to showcase your skills, experience, and achievements to potential employers. It's an important document that can make the difference between landing an interview or being overlooked for a position.

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