Awaiting your year-end bonus? It might not happen …

Madelein Taljaard, development manager at Sage HR and Payroll, Pastel division, says a surprisingly high number of employees believe that they are entitled to a year-end-bonus. They anticipate the money for a holiday or for festive gifts and celebrations, yet by no...

A graduate’s guide for entering the working world

After months of prepping for exams, writing them and then anxiously awaiting results, many students can finally say “I am a graduate”. Now is the time to start putting what you have learnt to use by entering the world of work. This is according to Quest...

How the human cloud is making it rain for business

When most people think of “the cloud”, they think of the internet or data storage. But the cloud is evolving into a human resource  – the “human cloud” – and changing the way we work, writes Andre Hugo, co-founder and chief jammer...

Payroll snags to watch out for over the festive season

The festive season is nearly here. Here are a few tips that will help you to get ready for the last payroll of the year and the big holiday shutdown. By Sandra Swanepoel, MD of Sage HR & Payroll. Be ready for any questions about bonuses Sit down with the...

HR is more about humans and less about resources

Human resources management … Isn’t it strange to still use a 21st century phrase to describe the complex and delicate art of trying to get the best from the people who drive our businesses? Anja van Beek, vice-president: people at Sage International...

Keep staff motivated during December

As we approach the end of the year and head into the holiday season, it can become difficult for employees to remain motivated and productive at work, especially when working over the December period. Lyndy van den Barselaar, MD of Manpower South Africa looks at how...