Johannesburg – Having a sense of purpose is the greatest driver influencing a millennial’s decision to choose a job.
This is according to the Deloitte’s 2016 Annual Millennial Survey. Tumelo Seaketso, partner and director at Deloitte Consulting shared some of the findings from the survey at a round table discussion hosted by Tower Bridge in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
“Personal values has a great influence on how millennials make decisions on where they work and the employers they choose,” she said. If millennials do not believe in the goals that their employers want them to achieve, or feel that it compromises their integrity, they would consider moving on.
The global survey, with 7 700 participants, including 200 from South Africa, showed that two-thirds of millennials state that the organisation’s purpose is the reason they choose to work there. They also prefer to have a collaborative work environment where they can share information and they value transparency, said Seaketso.
“They believe in innovation in business, and finding innovative ways to solve problems in businesses.”
Flexibility is key
Millennials want flexible careers that play to their strengths, said Seaketso. The survey showed that 66% of millennials plan to leave their current employment by 2020, in South Africa this is 76% millennials. “One in four millennials consider leaving their jobs in the next year,” she said.
This is often because millennials want their work to have a sense of purpose. Most millennials are concerned about the “people” aspect of their jobs which includes their contribution to society and connection to their leaders. Others leave because they believe their talents are underutilised, she explained.
Flexibility in the way the work is done and outcomes are achieved is another factor. “Millennials desire flexibility on a range of things,” said Prof. Andrew Thatcher, chair of industrial and organisational psychology at Wits University. Often millennials move across different companies throughout their careers in order to gain skills.
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South African passport holders require visas for New Zealand as from 21 November 2016:
Visa changes for South African nationals:
All South African visitors to New Zealand will require visitor visas from the 21 November this year.
These changes are being made as a result of an increase in the number of South African nationals who have been refused entry at the New Zealand border in comparison to other visa waiver countries.
Currently, people from South Africa do not need to apply for a visitor visa before travelling to New Zealand, with genuine visitors being granted a visitor visa on arrival. As a result of the change all visitors from South Africa will need to obtain a visa before travelling to New Zealand.
INZ recommends that applicants apply for a visitor visa about six weeks in advance of their intended travel dates.
South Africa visa changes – Questions and Answers
Why is the Government introducing visitor visa requirements for all South African nationals wishing to travel to New Zealand?
The Government is introducing these changes as a result of an increase in the number of ineligible passengers who do not meet New Zealand entry instructions.
This is evidenced by an increase in the number of passengers who have been refused permission to board a flight to New Zealand or refused entry at the border in comparison to other visa waiver countries.
Additionally, there have been incidents of passengers who have been found holding counterfeit or fraudulently obtained South African passports.
What do these changes mean?
This means that on and after the 21 November all South African nationals will need to obtain a visa before travelling to New Zealand
Applicants wishing to travel to New Zealand can visit the Visas Zone website to obtain requirements and applications forms.
Questions and answers:
I’m from South Africa and purchased a ticket prior to today’s’ announcement, what happens now?
People who have already purchased tickets for travel to New Zealand prior to today’s (And departing on of after 21 November 2016) announcement should immediately apply for a visitor visa.
I’m planning to travel to New Zealand before 21 November, but I won’t be leaving until afterwards. Do I need to apply for a visa before I travel?
No. You will be a granted visitor visa on your arrival in New Zealand providing you meet standard requirements (such as having sufficient funds, an outward ticket and satisfying the immigration officer you are genuinely intending a visit). The visitor visa will remain valid for up to three months from your arrival.
I’m a South African national in New Zealand and wish to extend my stay; do I need to apply for a visitor visa?
Yes – whether you were granted a visa under visa waiver provisions or arrived with a visa you will need to ensure you remain lawfully in New Zealand. If you wish to stay beyond the duration of the visa you currently have please apply for another visa well before your current visa is due to expire.
Lesotho Special Permit deadline extended
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Malusi Gigaba says the process at the 11 application centres set up throughout the country will continue until December 31.(SABC)
Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba says Lesotho nationals have until December to regularise their stay in the country or face deportation.
Gigaba says the department will consider extending the deadline for online applications later. The cut-off date is Saturday. The department says over 82 000 Lesotho nationals have submitted their applications.
Gigaba says the process at the 11 application centres set up throughout the country will continue until December 31.
“We are now in the process of adjudicating those applications to see if they comply with our requirements. But we’ve more numbers of people up to 82 000 plus, who have submitted online applications and some have not done their payments through EFT. We’ve since our meeting on Friday with the minister of home affairs in Lesotho received a request to consider extending the process until December.”
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Best transfer options for the Greater Kruger region
TU collates some of the land and air options to get to the Kruger National Park and surrounding game reserves.
Air shuttles to multiple private lodges
Federal Airlines has carved a niche for itself in the sphere of air shuttle services to game lodges, offering passengers a speedy and ‘VIP’ means of getting from major cities to their bush retreat.
According to Nik Lloyd-Roberts, Commercial Manager, the airline has partnered with some 100 lodges in the Greater Kruger area, Madikwe and Phinda. It also operates inter-lodge services in the Lowveld.
The shuttle services differ from scheduled services in that an inventory of a specified number of seats can be sold for a service, but not all seats will be on the same aircraft. Federal Airlines has six aircraft types in its fleet, accommodating from four to 50 passengers. Seats can only be purchased through partner lodges or tour operators.
In the Greater Kruger area, which includes Sabi Sand, Timbavati and Manyeleti, the airline has a daily inventory of 41 seats on the morning departure and 34 seats in the afternoon. A premier shuttle service flies from OR Tambo International to Kruger-Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA), and additionally to the private airstrips of certain lodges or to communal airstrips that serve a cluster of lodges.
Morning flights leave Johannesburg at 10h30 to arrive at 12h00. Return flights depart the lodges at 11h00 arriving in Johannesburg at 12h30. Afternoon departures from Johannesburg leave at 12h30 to arrive at 14h00, and the return afternoon service leaves at 12h30 to land back in Johannesburg at 15h00. Rates range from R4 450 to R4 900pp. The airline prefers to work with a departure window as opposed to strict departure times.
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Why millennials want flexibility in the workplace
Johannesburg – Having a sense of purpose is the greatest driver influencing a millennial’s decision to choose a job.
This is according to the Deloitte’s 2016 Annual Millennial Survey. Tumelo Seaketso, partner and director at Deloitte Consulting shared some of the findings from the survey at a round table discussion hosted by Tower Bridge in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
“Personal values has a great influence on how millennials make decisions on where they work and the employers they choose,” she said. If millennials do not believe in the goals that their employers want them to achieve, or feel that it compromises their integrity, they would consider moving on.
The global survey, with 7 700 participants, including 200 from South Africa, showed that two-thirds of millennials state that the organisation’s purpose is the reason they choose to work there. They also prefer to have a collaborative work environment where they can share information and they value transparency, said Seaketso.
“They believe in innovation in business, and finding innovative ways to solve problems in businesses.”
Flexibility is key
Millennials want flexible careers that play to their strengths, said Seaketso. The survey showed that 66% of millennials plan to leave their current employment by 2020, in South Africa this is 76% millennials. “One in four millennials consider leaving their jobs in the next year,” she said.
This is often because millennials want their work to have a sense of purpose. Most millennials are concerned about the “people” aspect of their jobs which includes their contribution to society and connection to their leaders. Others leave because they believe their talents are underutilised, she explained.
Flexibility in the way the work is done and outcomes are achieved is another factor. “Millennials desire flexibility on a range of things,” said Prof. Andrew Thatcher, chair of industrial and organisational psychology at Wits University. Often millennials move across different companies throughout their careers in order to gain skills.
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