Changing expectations of modern employers
The modern business environment seems to be in a constant state of flux - with factors like technology deeply influencing business models and consumer purchasing. As the wants and needs of employees have changed, so have the expectations of employers operating their...
Don’t wait to cultivate your career growth
Following a long, gruelling year of studying tirelessly, grade 12 graduates are now faced with deciding on their next steps which may be to study further, join the labour force, or take a 2017 gap year. Kay Vittee, CEO of Kelly, advises that school-leavers should not...
Steps to success in your new career
Heidi Duvenage, head of Sage Talent Solutions, offers advice for people starting a new career in 2017. The start of a New Year brings with it fresh beginnings, making it one of the most popular times of the year to look for a new job. With school leavers, recent...
How to conduct a training needs analysis
In this SoftExpert white paper, Carl Greenberg, a human resources consultant and organisational psychologist and Ian Huntly, CEO and MD of Rifle-Shot Performance Holdings, discuss the importance of conducting a needs training analysis within an organisation....
The risks of unqualified payroll staff
Lavine Haripersad, director at the South African Payroll Association (SAPA), explains why it's important that your payroll staff are on the ball. From the outside, payroll seems simple. Get the right software. Push a button at the right time. Then, hey presto - your...
Lessons for talent experts to take into the new year
As most professionals gear up to conclude the year with hopes of returning back to the office refuelled, now is also the time to prepare for inevitable change and challenges that come with entering a new year. This is according to Kay Vittee, CEO of Quest Staffing...
AI takes root in recruitment
With increasing competition in attracting and retaining top talent presenting a significant challenge to businesses across industries, new innovative solutions in identifying candidates who are the 'right fit' for vacant positions have peaked the interest of the...
Be prepared – and honest – for a new job in 2017
While many South Africans see the New Year as the perfect time to look for a job, temptation to throw a few exaggerations - and lies - into your resume in order to stand out from all other applicants may be at an all-time high. "With a national unemployment rate of...
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...