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1 January 2020

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Are Background Checks Quietly Locking Candidates Out of the Job Market?

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1 January 2020

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Are Background Checks Quietly Locking Candidates Out of the Job Market?

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1 January 2020

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Are Background Checks Quietly Locking Candidates Out of the Job Market?

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1 January 2020

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Are Background Checks Quietly Locking Candidates Out of the Job Market?

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MIE
23 July 2026

Are Background Checks Quietly Locking Candidates Out of the Job Market?

The Q1 2026 unemployment figures landed this month with the weight they always do, another number, another headline, another 301,000 people added to the 8.1 million South Africans who cannot find work. The official rate now sits at 32.7%. For youth aged 15 to 34, it...

MIE
2 April 2026

MIE Background Screening Index: Over 3.2M Checks Show Risk-Driven Hiring

South African employers are moving faster to secure talent while also becoming more cautious about who they hire. Data from the 2025 MIE Background Screening Index (BSI), shows that background screening is shifting from being an administrative step in the...

MIE
13 January 2026

Matric Class of 2025: The First AI Generation Entering a Changed Job Market

They have grown up in a world shaped by smartphones, constant connectivity, and rapid technological change. Now, as the Class of 2025 prepares to enter the workforce, they are stepping into a job market transformed by digital recruitment, automation, and AI-assisted...

MIE
7 November 2025

Why Employers are Turning to Psychometric Testing to Find the Right Candidate Fit

As we near the end of 2025, the majority of South Africans are counting down the days to a well-deserved holiday. Employers, on the other hand, are on the lookout for new team members who have the right skills and aptitudes...

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