Non-compliant expats in Africa headed for tax showdown with SARS

South African expatriates who ignore their tax obligations will soon find themselves in hot water with SARS. “They need to urgently review their compliance status with an expatriate tax specialist or risk a major personal financial crisis and even jail...

How to co-exist with, and benefit from, intelligent automation

The Covid-19 pandemic sparked a permanent shift in how businesses across every industry view artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. By Robin Fisher, senior area vice-president of Salesforce Emerging Markets Whereas previously many companies saw these...

Covid-19’s impact on fixed and variable pay

Before Covid-19 hit the world, the approach to reward was well defined. Organisations paid their employees a fixed basic salary, plus a set of additional benefits that effectively sweetened the pot. By Dr Mark Bussin, master reward specialist, and Yolanda Sedlmaier,...

How to onboard and recruit during a pandemic

People are the organisation’s most important resource. The right people will drive the energy of the company, help build and maintain a positive culture, and ignite intrapreneurship and innovation. But these people have to be nurtured and engaged to ensure they...

How maternity, parental leave structuring impacts your salary

Despite years of progress and an increased awareness surrounding gender equity in the workplace and society in general, women bare a disproportionate responsibility when it comes to childcare. By Muhammed Goolab, executive committee member of the South African Rewards...

Five misconceptions about double tax agreement relief

If a South African expatriate had to describe the year 2020 in one word, “uncertainty” would no doubt rank as one of the most appropriate. By Thomas Lobban, legal manager: cross-border taxation at Tax Consulting South Africa Even before the world was...