Gen Z redefines the future of inclusive office design

Gen Z redefines the future of inclusive office design

Optimising office environments for multi-generational teams has been a part of workplace dynamics for decades. Yet the rise of Generation Z in the workplace has increased the importance of accommodating different values and work styles as this radically different...

Focus on people, culture to amplify the impact of AI

With the advent of accessible generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) tools such as ChatGPT, more and more organisations are experimenting with the technology and weaving it into their day-to-day processes. As gen AI advances in leaps and strides, it is sure to...
Navigating cloud migration concerns in HR and payroll

Navigating cloud migration concerns in HR and payroll

Increasingly dominated by cloud solutions, the global payroll and HR software market is forecast to top $61-billion by 2030. Mathew Payne, CIO of CRS Technologies This growth reflects the shift towards cloud-based payroll and HR systems in businesses of all sizes and...
Ignoring CCMA judgements a risky gamble

Ignoring CCMA judgements a risky gamble

When it comes to labour disputes, companies who choose to ignore a judgement handed down by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) do so at their peril. According to Section 143 of the Labour Relations Act, an arbitration award certified by...

Transition to QCTO creates uncertainty

A pivotal shift for South Africa’s skills development sector, the recent announcement of a three-year extension to the S12H tax incentive, has sparked both relief and renewed uncertainty for companies. While welcomed, it has brought some pressing questions to...

Are criminal record, credit history open to employer scrutiny?

During the recruitment process, it is common practice for many employers to ask prospective employees questions about their criminal and credit records. The purpose, in general, is to ascertain the candidate’s suitability for the position. At first glance, this...