Why doesn’t a 13th cheque give me double my pay?
As the Christmas season approaches, some lucky employees will be looking forward to a bonus or a thirteenth cheque. Frequently, however, people express surprise that their thirteenth cheque doesn't translate into double their typical take-home pay. The reason for...
Year-end payroll requires meticulous timing
As many companies prepare for year-end shutdown and employees look forward to a well-deserved break, the last month of the year is 'crunch time' for the payroll department. As HR and HCM experts at CRS Technologies explain, timing and a reliable technology system are...
Growing opportunity for SMEs to bolster payroll compliance
HR and payroll management has escalated in complexity, influenced by new legislation and evolving systems. Today, service providers have rolled out solutions that make it possible for emerging young businesses to eliminate this complexity, ensure compliance and, in...
Develop your career in a difficult economic environment
During times of slow economic growth, there is increased competition for jobs, as new workers enter the job market every year, but available work does not grow at the same rate. Despite this, times of slow growth present ample career-building opportunities for those...
Staff outsourcing can drive incentivisation
Staff outsourcing can reduce the cost of operations by up to 60% - this is the target we look to achieve with our clients, writes Arnoux Mare, MD of Innovative Staffing Solutions. One of the primary reason businesses decide to outsource staff is that it lowers costs....
How to effectively manage staff during the silly season
As the holiday or 'silly season' approaches, it becomes even more important for employers and management to keep an eye on motivation and productivity levels within their organisations, as employees can sometimes find it hard to focus during this time, owing to the...
Unlegislated ‘other’ leave not a right
Employers are free to offer staff various types of leave, not covered by legislation, but recognised and governed by company policy and contracts - however, as HCM experts explain, this 'other leave' is not a right and ought to be seen as a privilege. Nicol Myburgh,...
Worker demands when it comes to on-the-job training
s students have taken to the streets demanding #feesmustfall and the de-colonisation of education in higher education institutions, workers have some demands of their own. Workers are expecting and sometimes demanding a personal growth plan. "Workers want more than...
Vox partners with CTU to drive learner employment
Vox, has joined forces with CTU Training Solutions to offer high potential students with work integrated learning (WIL) experience across the spectrum of solutions, services and products currently offered by the company. Vox CEO Jacques du Toit says: Our business is...
Key considerations to excel as a leader
While starting a new role in a leadership position is certainly exciting, these type of positions come with their own, fair share of overwhelming responsibility. Surrounded by instant pressure, taking on a leadership position can be a stressful exercise. However, it...
Looking to attract top talent? Lighten up
It is no secret that South Africa, like many others, is fighting a war for talent. With global competition intensifying, local companies simply cannot afford to lose top talent to their overseas competitors. Although many South African companies spend a great deal of...
Responsible drinking over the festive season
As we start getting into summer and the spirit of the festive season, many South Africans are looking forward to a well-deserved break, writes Rhys Evans, director of ALCO-Safe. Even if they are not taking leave, they often enjoy consuming refreshing alcoholic...