Why payroll and HR experts are your best compliance partners

Payroll and HR regulatory requirements are constantly evolving, and what is compliant today may need to be adjusted tomorrow. Even minor oversights can lead to significant penalties, tarnishing a company’s reputation and impacting its bottom line. Regulatory bodies...

Earned wage access grows in popularity

In Africa, many people who earn low to moderate incomes often struggle with managing their finances. The traditional practice of getting paid once a month can create financial stress and force people to turn to costly and risky informal lending options. These quick...

Is AI making us lazy?

Every time labour-saving technologies are introduced questions are raised about whether these negatively impact human motivation and productivity. By Lethabo Lubisi, corporate affairs director at EQPlus The integration of AI into our daily work tasks has seen many...

LG offers direct sales with Payfast by Network

LG has opened its first direct-to-consumer ecommerce store in South Africa, with Payfast by Network supporting online transactions. “We are immensely proud to be supporting a brand of LG’s calibre in their first ecommerce venture,” says David Adams, the southern...
AI is changing the value of people in the BPO sector

AI is changing the value of people in the BPO sector

One of the most common questions asked of the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector is, ‘will artificial intelligence (AI) take jobs from the sector?’. The answer is a resounding no, writes By Mervyn Pretorius, chief technology officer of CCI Global. That said,...

A new approach to lithium-ion battery waste

Desco Electronic Recyclers is addressing the challenges posed by the disposal of lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries. Contrary to widespread misconceptions, the company is implementing sophisticated, effective recycling processes, ensuring that valuable materials are...