Effect positive change in business

The Butterfly Effect refers to the principle that any action (even in business), no matter how small or insignificant it may appear, will have consequences further down the line. Experts in human capital management (HCM) believe there has never been a better time for...

The key to effective time management

In business even the best laid plans are susceptible to problems and can easily become unravelled, particularly when it comes to deadlines, time schedules and task management. Experts in HR practice, solution development and application from Accsys have combined...

Balancing employees and business interests

Difficult economic conditions present businesses with a challenge: how to strike a balance between safeguarding the interests of the business while also looking after employees. HR experts believe the issue is about sustainability and how best to leverage off...

Payroll software is a necessity

The daunting complexity of today’s labour and tax environment in South Africa means that an automated payroll solution has become a necessity rather than a luxury for SMEs that want to ensure the ongoing sustainability of their businesses. That’s according...

Bettering the bell curve with engagement

The work place and the paradigm of work have changed over the last few decades. Besides the faster pace and new technology, there is a growing consciousness among employers that the previously accepted business model for employee satisfaction, and even customer...

Partnerships key to solve youth unemployment

As leaders and young people around the world are acutely aware, youth unemployment levels are already disturbingly high and the problem is getting worse, says Roy Muller, lead partner, Human and Social Services for KPMG in South Africa. In South Africa, the...