Trends affecting payroll and HR in 2015

South African companies face a number of human resources (HR) and payroll related challenges today, and there is no sign that the pressure will be let up in 2015.

Tips for running a successful sales team

Any company that wants to run a successful sales team that delivers sustainable results needs to create an environment where employees feel positive, motivated, empowered and confident. That’s the word from Sandra Swanepoel, sales director at Sage VIP, who says...

Investing in HR gives business an edge

There is no better way to ensure that your business is competitive and sustainable than investing in your human resources (HR) in a targeted and strategic manner. That’s according to Anja van Beek, HR director at Sage VIP/Sage AAMEA, who says that an engaged...

Improving productivity goes beyond technology

With recent statistics showing that the South African workforce is at its most unproductive since 1967, companies are under pressure to turn the tide. Gys Kappers, CEO of Wyzetalk, comments: “Feature rich devices, multiple technology platforms, easy to access...

How the cloud is transforming HR and payroll management

Cloud computing and mobility bring a range of powerful benefits for HR and payroll managers, enabling them to become more efficient while offering their employees and the business a better quality of service. That’s according to Anton van Heerden, MD of Sage HR...

Taking advantage of the ETI opportunity

South African businesses that want to take advantage of the Employment Tax Incentive (ETI) can streamline the process by ensuring that they have a solid payroll system in place that caters for the terms of the incentive. So says Rob Cooper, director of Legislation...