Mar 9, 2017
CV embellishment is commonly practiced by job applicants who want to hide something or wish to appear more qualified than they truly are. While some aspects of CV embellishment are illegal, such as forging qualifications, others have little or no legal ramifications....
Mar 8, 2017
Employees who are paid efficiently, accurately and on time are productive and profitable, which is why payroll administration is a high-return investment for every organisation. “But payroll administration needn’t be expensive,” says Lavine...
Mar 8, 2017
Artificial intelligence (AI) can no longer be considered the stuff of science fiction, writes Frank Rizzo, technology sector leader at KPMG in South Africa. In fact, it has evolved to such an extent that many companies will soon be using elements of it to streamline...
Mar 3, 2017
As indicated by South African Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan in his recent Budget speech, the country finds itself in an era of rapid technological change. With job creation a major focus for government, local business development is of utmost importance, writes...
Feb 22, 2017
In a context of significantly high unemployment, South African job-seekers often find themselves in competition with hundreds – sometimes thousands – of equally experienced and qualified professionals. However, recent statistics highlight that certain...
Feb 21, 2017
Cathie Webb, director of the South African Payroll Association, encourages all employers, employees and payroll departments to prepare themselves for an income tax increase that will likely be announced during Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s upcoming National...
