Independent contracting could revolutionise IT recruitment

As businesses plan for 2024, no doubt one of their most pressing priorities will be to fill critical roles in their organisations. By Gary Silbermann, co-founder and innovation director at One Degree With the usual spike in resignations towards the end of the year,...

Embracing the needs of disabled employees adds productivity

Employers that acknowledge and accommodate talented and industrious employees with disabilities will find it pays off handsomely. Not only does it make a wider pool of talent available for recruitment, it also supports employee productivity and retention....

Key factors in processing payroll in Africa

The workplace has undergone rapid transformation and as businesses transition to compete in the digital economy, business leaders have to take into consideration the impact on core disciplines – especially human capital management and payroll. When it comes to...

Protect against fraud losses caused by ghost employees

A number of key South African organisations are potentially incurring significant losses due to ‘ghosts’ – that is, ghost employees, who exist on paper within business or government departments, but not in real life. By Rainer Jeske, consultant at...

How to navigate year-end burnout

As the end of the year approaches, many South African professionals may find themselves grappling with burnout. By Dr Chris Blair, CEO of 21st Century To effectively combat this, it is crucial for employees to take control of their well-being on a daily basis. In this...

What to look for when buying a battery

A recent uptake in loadshedding, coupled with current availability of affordable, reliable, and energy-efficient alternative power equipment, has seen more South African consumers purchasing batteries for home use and storage. With a selection of affordable, high...