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* 1. Business Name (optional)

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* 2. Number of Employees

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* 3. Industry

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* 4. List the ‘soft skills’ (abilities related to personality, attitude and interpersonal relationships) from the following list that are lacking in your current employees:

Strong Work Ethic
Written Communication Skills
Oral Communication Skills
Leadership Skills
Time Management Skills
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Social Skills (conflict resolution, healthy boundaries, positive behaviour)
Team Work
Self-Motivation
Ability to work under pressure
Level of Excellence
Pro-activity/Initiative
Emotional Maturity
Compliance
Integrity

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* 5. What ‘soft skills’ would you like to see developed more in your current employees?

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* 6. What ‘hard skills’ (technical abilities that fit the job) are required for your workplace?

SOME INDUSTRY SPECIFIC EXAMPLES:
Retail – merchandisers, cashier, cleaners, security
Hospitality & Food – waiter, barista, barman, chef/catering, baking
Finance/Admin – reception, data management, IT skills, bookkeeping
IT – coding, network configuration, web management, graphic design
Artisan – welding, electrical, plumbing, mechanic, bricklaying, carpentry

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* 7. What skills (hard and/or soft skills) would you like to see in new employees coming into your workplace?

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* 8. In your opinion, what skills are lacking in the KZN Midlands?

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* 9. Would your Business consider offering a 'workplace experience' opportunity (on a volunteer basis with set time frame) for students to develop their skills further?

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* 10. What suggestions do you have for us to reduce unemployment in our local community?

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