Questions to ask the interviewer
They can be intimidating and overwhelming, but job interviews should not be seen, or treated as, a one-way street. While it is your chance to make a good first impression as a candidate, it should also be seen as your chance to find out more about the position and the...
Role of the CCMA in labour disputes
South Africa's business landscape is highly competitive and is governed by legislation designed to enforce compliance. It is important for employers to know under what circumstances a critical resource such as the CCMA (Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and...
Get employees to use new technology
New technology can save your small business time and money--but only if your employees actually use it. Unfortunately, humans are hard-wired to resist change, especially if it affects their already busy workdays, writes Xerox's Rieva Lesonsky. Here are some tips for...
Payroll compliance under scrutiny
By Rob Cooper, tax expert and director of legislation at Sage, explains how government will look to plug payroll holes in the 2017/18 budget. South African business and personal taxpayers are waiting with bated breath for the Finance Minister's Budget Speech on 21...
Performance reviews for the human age
Millennials, globalisation, and the age of technology have significantly changed the workplace, and with it have forced a re-evaluation in the manner in which performance appraisals are conducted. ManpowerGroup South Africa shares that many of the world's largest...
Technology to optimise background screening
For many companies, vetting job applicants is an essential practice in their hiring process. With the growing risk of fraud and deception in the application process and workplace overall, the need for simplified, fast and accurate results is of utmost importance....
MIE offers social media screening
Background screening and vetting company Managed Integrity Evaluation (MIE) has partnered with a reputable provider to expand its inclusive background screening service and now also offers comprehensive screening of all social media activities of potential employees...
Top global payroll trends for 2018
The rapid advancement of the cloud has changed how many businesses manage their day-to-day operations -- including payroll. Geographical borders no longer inhibit businesses and companies are increasingly choosing to manage their global payroll needs from one central...
Tips for recovering from toxic people
Like a disease silently spreading through the body, the impact that toxic people can have on an organisation is generally only noticed when it is too late. However, Renate Scherrer, MD of JvR Consulting, warns that although toxicity is contagious, it is not as visible...
How to improve your Monday mood
Monday has a reputation problem. Even if you absolutely love your career, making the transition from your own weekend schedule to getting up early and commuting back to the office can sometimes feel like a chore. ManpowerGroup South Africa's MD, Lyndy van den...
Getting to the bottom of back pain
The world over, back pain is a leading cause of disability, absenteeism and incapacitation. In industries such as mining, where a considerable proportion of the workforce is engaged in physical labour, what solution is available to prevent initial back pain...
Integrating HR, payroll into one database
The digital work environment requires organisations to think differently about how they overcome business challenges. Ian McAlister, GM of CRS Technologies, believes integrating once disparate functions is a step in the right direction. Technology innovations have...