Treasury opens door for discussions on expat tax
National Treasury has invited key stakeholders to a workshop early next month to address continued concerns around the amended foreign income tax exemption. The change is set to become effective on 1 March 2020. In terms of the amended section of the Income Tax Act,...
New measures to bring order to strikes
A new code of good practice governing various aspects of strike action came into effect on 1 January 2019. It is a welcome step towards eliminating violent and damaging strikes but its effectiveness remains to be seen in practice. By Johan Olivier & Lizle Louw,...
SA needs innovative approaches to job creation
The landmark Framework Agreement signed at the Presidential Jobs Summit during October last year has the potential to turn the tide of youth unemployment. By Najwah Allie-Edries, head of the Jobs Fund at National Treasury However, it calls for actively pursuing...
4IR and its impact in the workplace
Groundbreaking technological advancements are disrupting almost every industry across the globe, and the extent of these changes bring with them the transformation of entire systems of production, management and governance. While the scope is huge for the creation of...
Don’t be caught napping at tax year-end
Along with all the other responsibilities associated with tax management in South Africa, businesses are reminded of their PAYE (Pay as you Earn) obligations towards SARS - including the onus to issue IRP5 tax certificates to employees. This is according to HR and tax...
Nurturing the future 4IR leaders
Being in the middle of a revolution that has been recognised as an era with 'the potential to connect billions of people, drastically improve the efficiency of business and have the ability to regenerate the natural environment through more effective asset management'...
What you need to know about the minimum wage
South Africa's national minimum wage legislation came into effect on 1 January 2019, setting the minimum wage at R18 per hour for farmworkers, R15 per hour for domestic workers and R20 per hour across most other sectors of the economy. By Rob Cooper, tax expert at...
Love your job … and live happily ever after
Valentine's Day is not just about flowers and candle-lit dinners. It's an annual opportunity to contemplate the power of love and the promise of happiness when you find the only one for you. By Michelle Moss, director at Signium Africa "The one" doesn't have to be a...
Tips to nurture and grow your soft skills
The path to so-called "hard skills" is often clear: Get a degree or certification and you're suddenly qualified with a new line on your CV. However, when it comes to soft skills there are less clear milestones, such as learning the ability to plan a long-term project,...
Integrated HCM empowers businesses to master African tax
Amid constant changes to tax and labour legislation, businesses must keep ahead of developments affecting the progressive work environment and the best way to do this is to use a fully integrated single HCM system. This is according to Ian McAlister, GM of CRS...
Evolving from HR to people wellness
Just as is the case with many traditional business practices, the concept of human resources (HR) is also evolving and transforming. Ruth Wotela, people wellness executive at SilverBridge, believes this reflects a world where people are seen to be more than just...
How to address negative employer reviews
It's been said before that businesses should treat employees like customers. Further to this, businesses can turn negative employee feedback into an opportunity to demonstrate listening, transparency and empathy, to assist with attracting and retaining a committed...