Role of the CCMA in labour disputes

South Africa’s business landscape is highly competitive and is governed by legislation designed to enforce compliance. It is important for employers to know under what circumstances a critical resource such as the CCMA (Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and...

Get employees to use new technology

New technology can save your small business time and money–but only if your employees actually use it. Unfortunately, humans are hard-wired to resist change, especially if it affects their already busy workdays, writes Xerox’s Rieva Lesonsky. Here are some...

Performance reviews for the human age

Millennials, globalisation, and the age of technology have significantly changed the workplace, and with it have forced a re-evaluation in the manner in which performance appraisals are conducted. ManpowerGroup South Africa shares that many of the world’s...

Technology to optimise background screening

For many companies, vetting job applicants is an essential practice in their hiring process. With the growing risk of fraud and deception in the application process and workplace overall, the need for simplified, fast and accurate results is of utmost importance....

Top global payroll trends for 2018

The rapid advancement of the cloud has changed how many businesses manage their day-to-day operations — including payroll. Geographical borders no longer inhibit businesses and companies are increasingly choosing to manage their global payroll needs from one...

Tips for recovering from toxic people

Like a disease silently spreading through the body, the impact that toxic people can have on an organisation is generally only noticed when it is too late. However, Renate Scherrer, MD of JvR Consulting, warns that although toxicity is contagious, it is not as visible...