Shifting trends in background screening- SA FM

Jennifer Barkhuizen, the Head of Marketing at Managed Integrity Evaluation (MIE), sheds light on the evolving trends in background screening and vetting within South Africa’s employment landscape.

In a recent interview with SA FM, Jennifer Barkhuizen, Head of Marketing at Managed Integrity Evaluation (MIE), shared valuable insights from the 2023 Annual Background Screening Index. The report outlines significant trends in background screening and vetting within South Africa’s changing employment landscape.

In 2023, MIE conducted over 3.2 million background screening transactions across Southern Africa, marking a notable increase from the previous year. This surge reflects a growing demand among organizations to ensure they employ the most suitable candidates with genuine qualifications and clean records. 

Listen to the full interview below:

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