Strategic imperatives for HR in 2015

The HR and payroll sector is moving at such a fast speed that it can be hard for the casual observer to keep up. As we begin a new year full of challenges and opportunities, let’s review some of the major trends unfolding in this space, says Anton van Heerden, MD for...

Payroll efficiency is down to the solution

The payroll discipline is a critical facet of any business operation. It can make or break a business and, as such, technology is designed to help users gain full control over resources and instil efficiency. However, seasoned professionals focused on Human Capital...

SA needs opportunity matching apps

Improved access to smartphones has put the power of change into the hands of many, and in a labour surplus economy like South Africa’s, where there is an overflow of low skilled and unemployed workers, mobile technology is a key tool for improving communication...

Addressing work stress and low productivity

Research on workplace stress, initiated by the American Psychological Association, released in March this year showed that among 1 501 adults aged 18+, residing in the US, more than one-third of American workers experience chronic stress – attributed to low salaries,...

Focus key for HR in 2015

If there is one key takeaway from 2014 for businesses it is the need to retain focus on core services/ solutions – that which makes up the fabric of a business, the reason it operates and its value proposition, says James McKerrell, CEO, CRS Technologies. The HR...

Kick-start your job hunt in the new year

The beginning of the year is always a good time to make a fresh start. If you’re planning to do so by changing jobs or careers, be sure to make the most of the powerful tools that online skills and job portals offer you for managing your career, says Heidi Duvenage,...