Working from home impacts communication

With the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic many employees suddenly found themselves working from home and with it – flexibility and autonomy, a perk that many had desired for years, becoming an overnight reality. Helene Vermaak, business director at corporate...

How to deal with the Born Digital generation in your business

The youth of South Africa – now more than ever – is becoming more assertive of the demands and aspirations they wish to see represented in their economy. In fact, the skills and innovation of younger workers are becoming more important than ever as South...

Reimagine the employee experience in a work-from-anywhere world

The past year has fundamentally changed the way we work. It has encouraged us to reimagine our workspaces as community hubs to accommodate a more hybrid workstyle. Regardless of how companies work post-pandemic, virtual, in-person, or a combination of both, the...

Entangling payroll, HR and the POPIA

Yesterday (1 July 2021) was a significant day for organisations in South Africa, as the day when the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), took full effect. Cutting out the legal lingo, what does this have to do with any payroll and HR related matters? One...

Upskilling talent imperative in the new world of technology

The events of the past year have shown that if organisations and industries are to keep up with the fast-paced change and uncertainty of the current market, they need to accelerate their digital transformation strategy. By Mark Wilson, CEO of Syspro EMEA&I Having...