Why SMEs should care about HR management

One of the most common misperceptions that we run into in our work with small businesses is that they don’t need a formal human resources (HR) strategy or proper HR business processes, writes Anja van Beek HR director for Sage HR & Payroll and chief people...

We beg to differ Minister

You can predict which of your own will commit crime, says Jenny Reid, MD of iFacts. It’s probably come as no surprise to thousands of South African’s who deal with it on a day-to-day basis, that the latest crime statistics show an overall increase in...

Financial firms focus on reconciliation

Two-thirds of top-tier financial institutions, including many with significant operations in Africa, have established reconciliation centers of excellence (CoE) following a recent wave of consolidation of the reconciliation function within these institutions,...

Take the sting out of the tax on your bonus

We’re nearing the end of the year with its annual rituals of radio ads for festive season shopping, Boney M in the shopping malls and, of course, fretting about whether you’ll get an end-of-year bonus. By Madelein van der Watt, development manager at Sage HR &...

Employee skills provide that competitive edge

For a company to remain competitive and sustainable in an increasingly challenging economic climate, it requires a skilled, innovative and forward-thinking workforce. By Peter van Nieuwenhuizen and Jacques De Villiers of The Growth Institute. However, many South...

Employers can help to address FASD

Global health organisations warn of the dangers of alcohol abuse during pregnancy, as drinking can cause a wide range of health problems that may continue well into adulthood, writes Rhys Evans, director of ALCO-Safe.