PAYE reconciliation returns deadline looms

South African employers have until 29 May to file their annual PAYE reconciliation returns for the 2015 tax year (1 March 2014 to 28 February 2015) if they are to avoid paying penalties to SARS. This means that you must reconcile and submit your PAYE, SDL and UIF...

Creating the workplace of the future

The workplace of tomorrow will look very different from the average set-up in most South African corporates today. As the notion of “work-life balance” ascends into everyday business lexicon, virtualisation and mobility solutions hold the key to a better workplace,...

Soft skills training through game play

The world of C-Suite leadership is a lonely space. Those whose titles start with the letter “C”, such as chief executive officers, chief operating officers and chief information officers carry the ultimate burden of responsibility and risky decision-making...

Kick-start your new tax year

The new tax year is well underway, bringing with it a number of changes that could affect your payroll calculations and the tax you need to pay on behalf of your employees, says Yolandi Esterhuizen, legislation manager at Sage VIP. Here are some of the important...

Signs that you need to automate payroll

With human resources and payroll departments under more pressure than ever before, a modern automated payroll solution is an essential for any business, says Sandra Swanepoel, sales director at Sage VIP. Yet many organisations are still using manual processes that...

Companies slow to address gender diversity

ThoughtWorks, a multinational software delivery and technology company, says achieving gender diversity in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) working environments will contribute to improved business revenue. According to Lindy Stephens, Global...