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  • Cracking the Gen Z code with Joeri Van den Bergh

    Cracking the Gen Z code with Joeri Van den Bergh
    2025/03/12
    Key insights about your future workforce.
    In this episode, Joeri Van den Bergh, awarded global thought leader on the impact of Next Gen on marketing, business, and consumer trends, shares expert insights on Gen Z at work. He reveals research on Gen Z characteristics, debunking misconceptions, and highlights what they value in the workplace — authentic recognition, flexible work, purpose-driven roles, and cross-generational mentorship. Windy Mooi and Lericia Solomons from Harambee's contact centre, discuss managing hundreds of Gen Z employees in a year-long work-integrated learning programme. Gen Z employee Tobile Serote shares what young people prioritise at work, focusing on inclusion, connection with older generations, and a supportive environment. Website: Joeri Van den Bergh · Connect with Joeri on LinkedIn · Reference - Deloitte Digital Research · Reference - Cross Generational Mentoring Bridging the Gap in Today's Workforce · Hire Entry-Level Talent for Free
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    42 分
  • Can Managers Change Young People’s Behaviour in the Workplace? Yes!

    Can Managers Change Young People’s Behaviour in the Workplace? Yes!
    2025/03/11
    Turn your young talent into your most valuable asset.
    In this episode of Young Talent, Big Value, Siven Maslamoney, Portfolio Manager for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth at Yellowwoods Ventures, offers expert insights on behaviour change interventions for young talent. He discusses common behavioural gaps in young employees and how employers can better support their development.
    Siven argues that traditional training is often insufficient, emphasising that behaviour change involves not just skills, but also socialisation and environmental factors. He stresses the critical role of frontline managers in shaping young employees' development and highlights the importance of creating a supportive, fear-free environment. Siven challenges employers to see young talent as valuable assets, not problems to be solved. Connect with Siven Maslamoney on LinkedIn · Reference - Nudge Theory · Hire Entry-Level Talent for Free
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    34 分
  • Rethinking Screening Policies for Better Hiring

    Rethinking Screening Policies for Better Hiring
    2025/03/11
    Nando's has a new screening process for entry-level roles and it works.
    In this episode of Young Talent, Big Value Bridget Murphy, Chief People Officer at Nando's South Africa, and Salome Mashao, a former waitress turned skills trainer, share innovative youth employment practices.
    Bridget reveals how Nando's revamped their recruitment with regionally-based recruitment days, now driving 95% of their youth hires. Dr. Lee Conway, Clinical Psychologist at The Competency Network, discusses inclusive screening practices, focusing on fluid intelligence and behavioural consistency methods over traditional psychometrics.
    The episode highlights the need for tailored assessment processes that align with specific organisational goals. Connect with Dr Lee Conway on LinkedIn · Connect with Bridget Murphy on LinkedIn · Hire Entry-Level Talent for Free
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    1 時間 11 分
  • The Hiring Battle for Digital Talent

    The Hiring Battle for Digital Talent
    2025/03/10
    Capitec's Innovative Approach to Securing Future Talent Pipelines.
    In this episode of Young Talent, Big Value, we dive into the shortage of digital skills and explore innovative hiring solutions for entry-level digital talent. Annemi Pfister, Head of Product at Capitec Bank, shares how their partnership with DigiLink has helped overcome hiring challenges and secure critical skills for their talent pipeline. Evan Jones from Collective_X discusses the broader ecosystem approach to scaling digital skills.
    The episode highlights work-integrated learning programmes as a powerful, sustainable solution for building talent pipelines while tackling youth unemployment. Connect with Annemi Pfister on LinkedIn · Connect with Evan Jones on LinkedIn · Get in touch with DigiLink · Reference - Practical Guide for Work Integrated Learning · Reference - Right skills, right person, right role · Hire Entry-Level Talent for Free
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    52 分
  • Welcome

    Welcome
    2025/03/10
    Are you struggling with hiring, managing, and retaining entry-level talent?
    Wondering if other businesses do too, and who's getting it right?
    Welcome to Young Talent Big Value, a podcast where we share practical advice to help you solve these challenges with insights from employers, youth employment experts, and the young people you hire. I'm your host, Gina Stoltz.
    Join our learning community of forward-thinking leaders and get inspired by trailblazing employers who are trying fresh approaches and seeing success.
    What could you be doing differently? Come and explore solutions with us to unlock young talent and drive big value for your business.
    This podcast is brought to you by Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator.

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