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Background screening checks are a critical risk management tool for companies in a tough economy

Monday, 03 April 2023 - By MIE

With South Africa’s struggling economy and high unemployment rates, background screening checks for employees are more important than ever – in this climate, companies are unwilling to take risks on new hires given the mismatch between skills needed and available talent.

Matric pass rate shows encouraging improvement in 2021

Friday, 21 January 2022 - By MIE

“The rise in the Matric pass rate to 76.4% from 76.2% in 2020 is an encouraging sign that students are becoming accustomed to these new ways of learning,” says Jennifer Barkhuizen, Head of Communications at Managed Integrity Evaluation (MIE). “The youth of South Africa has shown that they are adaptable and resilient, and this bodes well for Matrics who will be embarking on further studies or entering the workplace in 2022.”