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Selection criteria used for retrenchment

Employment Director Michael Yeates joined The Rundown on eNCA to discuss the selection criteria used for retrenchments and which employees are at risk.

29 Jul 2020 Video

Employment Director Michael Yeates joined The Rundown on eNCA to discuss the selection criteria used for retrenchments and which employees are at risk.

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