LEADERSHIP
EMPOWERING SOUTH AFRICA’S WORKFORCE
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he outbreak and continuous impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on global economies and workplaces saw millions across the world lose their jobs. South Africa’s recent economic report, released in December 2021, highlighted this impact. The report showed an unemployment rate of 34.9 percent for the country, branding it as the country with the highest official unemployment rate in the world.
We asked these CFOs what their organisations are doing to create new job opportunities across the country, and the future of employment in South Africa is certainly looking brighter.
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