Time to get serious about leadership ethics

With the debate about ethical leadership (or the lack thereof) in South Africa’s public sector continuing to rage – and everyone from stalwarts and chief justices to business leaders commenting on this previously taboo subject – it is an apt time for...

IQ versus EQ for employee performance

The Happy Manager reports that the Intelligence Quotient (IQ) is often used to determine a potential candidate’s ability to perform in the workplace. This begs the question – is being intelligent (of high IQ) enough when it comes to working with other...

Understanding the legalities of overtime in SA

Overtime is one of the most contentious issues in labour law, with many employers expecting their employees to be at their beck and call all hours of the day, writes Madelein Taljaard, development manager at Sage HR & Payroll. Many workers, meanwhile, resent being...

Get the most out of quarterly staff reviews

Most companies acknowledge that performance reviews are important tools for success, yet they are often rushed, postponed, and, in some cases, cancelled altogether. When this happens, the company misses out on a great opportunity to improve the overall performance of...

Tax questions every business owner should ask

It’s tough out there. Entrepreneurs need to do more with less and keep an eye on changes in the tax legislation, as these could affect their payroll calculations and the tax they need to pay on behalf of their employees, writes Yolandi Esterhuizen, legislation...

Communication, empowerment vital for business agility

Clear, frank and open communication, along with a strong team dynamic, is the basic fundamental common to all agile companies. This is view of leadership at MobileData, an established technology service provider focused on payment facilitation and prepaid electronic...