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Structural and systemic unemployment crises

Hugo Pienaar, Director in the Employment practice joined the Classic Business Show on Classic FM. He discusses the structural and systemic unemployment crises with reference to various international models. He also states that a social accord is necessary between government, labour and business.

12 Aug 2019 07:10 Minutes Podcast
Structural and systemic unemployment crises

Structural and systemic unemployment crises

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Structural and systemic unemployment crises

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Hugo Pienaar, Director in the Employment practice joined the Classic Business Show on Classic FM. He discusses the structural and systemic unemployment crises with reference to various international models. He also states that a social accord is necessary between government, labour and business.

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