The ROI of connecting with frontline workers

The ROI of connecting with frontline workers

Organisations with modern communication platforms experience up to 25% higher productivity rates and 30% better employee retention, according to industry research. A Harvard Business Review survey also found that a massive 86% of respondents believe frontline workers...

Don’t miss the Workplace Skills Plan submission deadline

If your business has an annual payroll exceeding R500 000 or 50+ employees, you should be in full swing preparing your Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR). By Anton Visser, chief operations officer of SA Business School and Alefbet Learning...

Have the conversation about employees’ right to disconnect

With boundaries between work and personal life growing blurrier than ever, there is a growing movement across the globe to formalise and even commit to policy, the right of employees to disconnect completely during personal downtime. While that is one response to the...
The future of work and the skills gap

The future of work and the skills gap

As industries continue to undergo rapid digital transformation, the question on everyone’s mind is, “Will AI take my job?”. The answer isn’t as simple as a yes or no, writes By Doug Woolley, GM and vice-president of Dell Technologies South Africa. AI...
Plan for a hassle-free payroll and HR system upgrade

Plan for a hassle-free payroll and HR system upgrade

If payroll errors, delayed pay runs and expensive compliance fines are causing you headaches, it might be time to upgrade to a new payroll and HR system. While this is a significant decision, it’s one that demands careful financial planning, says Ian McAlister, GM of...
The biggest mistakes you make when asking for an increase

The biggest mistakes you make when asking for an increase

Negotiating a salary increase is a crucial career skill, yet many employees make mistakes that weaken their chances of success. By Dr Chris Blair, CEO of 21st Century In South Africa, where structured HR policies typically govern pay progression, employees must...