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Sigma Connected announces UK jobs boost for 2023
Sigma Connected announces UK jobs boost for 2023 UK business outsourcing specialist Sigma Connected has announced it is creating hundreds of new jobs as part of its ongoing growth plans. Sigma, which offers customer contact centre services across the energy, water, insurance and financial services sectors, has announced it is looking to create 500 new […]
The cost-of-living crisis is a ticking time-bomb for businesses
The cost-of-living crisis is a ticking time-bomb for businesses Across the UK, almost all households are feeling the effects of the cost-of-living crisis. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), 9 in 10 adults reported their cost of living had increased compared with a year ago and the published rate of inflation confirms that. […]
Sigma Connected wins South African ‘Jobs Creation Award’ in recognition of community commitment
Sigma Connected wins South African ‘Jobs Creation Award’ in recognition of community commitment A Western Cape business outsourcing specialist has won a national award for its commitment to creating meaningful job prospects and opportunities in disadvantaged communities. Sigma Connected South Africa, which offers customer contact services in multiple sectors, has won the Jobs Creation Award […]
Beating recruitment problems in today’s industry
How to overcome recruitment problems in today’s financial industry The financial sector is currently experiencing high staff shortages and attrition following the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the most recent statistics from the recruitment technology provider Broadbean, the number of professionals applying for new jobs fell 37% between February 2021 and February 2022, while vacancies spiked […]
Celebrating Growth – Iqra Arshad
12May 2022 Celebrating Growth – Iqra Arshad A hugely popular colleague here at Sigma Connected, Iqra Arshad joined us three years ago and has gone on to become a Team Manager. The 25-year-old from Birmingham is one of a number of employees who have joined us through Impact Sourcing – an initiative which sources high […]
Outsourcing firm launches new South African venture with Cape Town’s Mitchells Plain set to see new jobs
21 Mar 2022 Outsourcing firm launches new South African venture with Cape Town’s Mitchells Plain set to see new jobs A respected South African outsourcing firm has announced its entry into the country’s domestic market in a move which will create up to 1,000 new jobs in local communities. Sigma Connected, which offers ‘white label’ […]
Why South African businesses should consider impact sourcing
Why should South African businesses consider impact sourcing? In conversation with Aeysha Coetzee-Ismail. The Covid pandemic has had an impact on every individual and every industry, but the effects have been more significant for people in lower-income communities. By investing in impact sourcing, Sigma Connected is able to grow and retain its employee numbers while providing opportunities […]
Making a difference – How Impact Sourcing can help reduce unemployment and grow South Africa’s economy
With South Africa’s unemployment rate standing at 34.4% in the second quarter of 2021, and the youth unemployment rate at a catastrophic 74%, people from underprivileged backgrounds continue to face socio-economic barriers that prevent them from entering the job market, thus limiting their opportunities and compounding the nationwide problem. One solution is Impact Sourcing. This is […]
Over 1,000 new jobs created as Sigma Connected South Africa accelerates growth
24 Nov 2021 Over 1,000 new jobs created as Sigma Connected South Africa accelerates growth A South African business outsourcing company has created over 1,000 new jobs following a number of large client wins as well as growth from existing clients. Western Cape based Sigma Connected Group, which offers a blend of offshore and onshore […]
Sigma to plant a forest of trees to recognise employee growth
02 Sep 2021 Sigma to plant a forest of trees to recognise employee growth Environmental tree planting project helps Sigma celebrate new staff A unique partnership has seen a forest of 1,000 trees being planted to celebrate new staff joining an award-winning business outsourcing provider. Sigma Connected has purchased a forest of young trees with […]
