How software developers can accelerate career growth
Few could argue that the corporate environment has become an ultra-competitive, high-pressure world. Across industries and within businesses of all sizes, both leaders and employees have to constantly fight for their positions - and be persistent with their ambitions....
Should temporary staff be screened?
Background screening and other contingencies are generally put in place to ensure businesses employ the right people with limited risk. However, should the same approach be taken when hiring temporary employees? The answer is a "definite yes" according to Rudi Kruger,...
Haw & Inglis selects Parity and Sage
Western Cape based construction company, Haw & Inglis, has gone live with its Sage X3 and X3 People implementation with platinum Sage reseller, Parity Software. Specialising in projects of significant size and complex scope, the company, which operates throughout...
The importance of female empowerment in a patriarchal society
A recent McKinsey Global report found that $12-trillion could be the tally added to the global GDP by 2025 if the gender equality agenda were advanced. It is one of many research papers that shows how female empowerment plays a fundamental role in supporting economic...
Social media contracts a line of defence for executives
As more executives in the c-suite embrace social media, reputational risks are likely to increase if proper contracts and policies are not in place. This is the word from Leon Ayo, CEO of executive search firm Odgers Berndtson Sub-Saharan Africa, who says executives...
Don’t force your digital payroll into a manual box
Most organisations that are moving from manual to digital payroll solutions do so to improve efficiencies, extract richer business insights and manage systems more tightly. Digital can transform access and capability, introducing new layers of information that can be...
Manage HR for a productive workforce
In the modern workplace, filled with distractions and illusions of grandeur, it can be an overwhelming task to maintain motivation, and drive a workforce to deliver productivity. To achieve this, 21st century managers should focus on two elements; getting people to...
Compliance: a complex constraint
Payroll compliance in the South African market is complex and demanding. Organisations must obey the rules to ensure they don’t face unexpected fines, lose essential funds or suffer reputational damage. Personnel business practices must adhere to the law, paperwork...
Econz Wireless showcases new features at Securex 2017
Econz Wireless is back at Securex, stand H03, for the second year. “We have made so many improvements to our Time and Attendance, Workforce Management solutions, that we hope both customers and visitors pop into our stand and see what is new,” says sales director...
Time is money – stop wasting it in meetings
According to a survey of time use conducted by Stats SA, South Africans spend roughly 121 minutes per day participating in meetings, which amounts to over 10 hours a week – a quarter of the average 40 hour work week. This wouldn’t be a problem if all these hours spent...
Payroll must help employees beat the downgrade
The recent downgrade of South African government debt increases economic uncertainty, with unpredictable effects. “While many of the outcomes of the downgrade have been surprising, one thing is clear: government debt is going to be more expensive. That will almost...
Pension fund investment key to equality
Romeo Makhubela, CEO at Novare Actuaries & Consultants, shares his thoughts on the important role that pension fund provisions play in economic development and the importance of long-term saving investments for South Africans. As the cog that keeps the economy...