CAREER’S CORNER – SA’s brain drain – How can business convince professionals to stay?

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GUEST - Annette Breetzke - Human Capital Executive at Momentum Metropolitan



South African companies are in a war for talent as increased emigration has created a skills-scarce environment. Momentum Metropolitan Holdings (MMH), one of SA’s largest financial services conglomerates, has also flagged a lack of critical skills in the industry, partly due to emigration, as one of the risks facing the financial services industry. Human Capital Executive at Momentum Metropolitan, Annette Breetzke joins us to unpack how the company is addressing this problem.
8 Jan 2024 3PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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