Feb 12, 2019
South Africa’s national minimum wage legislation came into effect on 1 January 2019, setting the minimum wage at R18 per hour for farmworkers, R15 per hour for domestic workers and R20 per hour across most other sectors of the economy. By Rob Cooper, tax expert...
Feb 11, 2019
Valentine’s Day is not just about flowers and candle-lit dinners. It’s an annual opportunity to contemplate the power of love and the promise of happiness when you find the only one for you. By Michelle Moss, director at Signium Africa “The...
Feb 6, 2019
The path to so-called “hard skills” is often clear: Get a degree or certification and you’re suddenly qualified with a new line on your CV. However, when it comes to soft skills there are less clear milestones, such as learning the ability to plan a...
Feb 4, 2019
Just as is the case with many traditional business practices, the concept of human resources (HR) is also evolving and transforming. Ruth Wotela, people wellness executive at SilverBridge, believes this reflects a world where people are seen to be more than just...
Feb 1, 2019
It’s been said before that businesses should treat employees like customers. Further to this, businesses can turn negative employee feedback into an opportunity to demonstrate listening, transparency and empathy, to assist with attracting and retaining a...
Jan 31, 2019
Ranked 19th (out of 149 countries) in the 2018 Global Gender Gap Report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF), South Africa is ahead of the curve when compared to many other nations. The question is raised, does the gender gap exist and, if so, why? However, it...
