Dell SA debuts Black Network Alliance
Kathy Gibson reports from Bryanston - Dell has launched the South African chapter of the organisation’s Black Networking Alliance (BNA) – the first outside of the US. The BNA aims to make the organisation a top company for black professionals, through four pillars:...
Background screening is a business investment
There are many investments a business can make to improve its financial health. Some investments deliver tangible results, while others are more subliminal. In the case of human capital, pre-employment background screening is an investment into the business and its...
Partnership aims to ease unemployment
More than one in every three young people in South Africa did not have a job in the first three months of 2018. With unemployment rates close to 40% in youth and young adults between ages 15-34, solutions to aid employment are on the national agenda. Education...
Payroll considerations for small businesses
The challenges that small businesses in South Africa face are unique and often complex. South African Payroll Association (SAPA) executive Arlene Leggat says there are several things that small business owners should keep in mind regarding their payroll system, and...
Windows 10 as a Service: new opportunities.
The Windows environment is at the core of almost every organisation's desktop computing strategy. Over time, the operating system has been augmented with various communication, collaboration and productivity tools, drawing on the latest technologies and supporting...
Another reason to submit your tax return
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has created some nervousness in the South African tax base by embarking on an initiative to criminally prosecute taxpayers who fail to submit their tax returns, writes Jean du Toit, Attorney at Tax Consulting SA. While the...
Create a culture of health in the workplace
Employee health and wellness is inextricably linked with work productivity. The conundrum is that with the amount of time people spend at their desks in a closed office each day, the working environment can have a potentially detrimental impact on their wellbeing...
Labour laws and the sharing economy
It's important to be aware of the unintended consequences, write Kirsten Eiser, partner at Webber Wentzel, and Cameron Rajoo, candidate attorney at Webber Wentzel The sharing economy (the community-based online market) continues to expand at a rapid pace throughout a...
Tips for accelerating business growth
Jennifer Warawa, executive vice-president: partners, accountants and alliances at Sage, advises how to boost your company's success. Today there is a near continuous need for companies to keep repositioning themselves and re-work their strategies in the pursuit of...
How to increase employee engagement
It is no secret that a well-established employee engagement strategy is crucial for business success in the modern business environment. It is the method by which the business ensures its employees are happy and performing at their best, and are aligned with the...
Serve yourself and potential employers honestly
News reports of qualification scandals involving high level administrators in the public and private sector, alike, continue to stress the critical importance of comprehensive background screening checks. All job seekers are urged to be honest, as the personal risks...
Call for employer-assisted saving
Employer-assisted saving, collective investment schemes, the youth culture of conspicuous consumption, black tax and over-indebtedness were hot topics debated at the launch of the 10th July Savings Month, a campaign led by the South African Savings Institute (SASI)...