IITPSA receives international accreditation
The Professional membership grade (PMIITPSA) of the Institute of IT Professionals (IITPSA) has been accredited by the International Professional Practice Partnership (IP3). IITPSA was visited by a team of international IP3 assessors in July. The team interrogated all...
Take the sting out of the tax on your bonus
We’re nearing the end of the year with its annual rituals of radio ads for festive season shopping, Boney M in the shopping malls and, of course, fretting about whether you’ll get an end-of-year bonus. By Madelein van der Watt, development manager at Sage HR &...
Employee skills provide that competitive edge
For a company to remain competitive and sustainable in an increasingly challenging economic climate, it requires a skilled, innovative and forward-thinking workforce. By Peter van Nieuwenhuizen and Jacques De Villiers of The Growth Institute. However, many South...
Employers can help to address FASD
Global health organisations warn of the dangers of alcohol abuse during pregnancy, as drinking can cause a wide range of health problems that may continue well into adulthood, writes Rhys Evans, director of ALCO-Safe.
‘Go and study or go to jail’
Deputy President, Cyril Ramaphosa has laid down the gauntlet on the issue of fake qualifications, writes Jenny Reid, MD of iFacts. During an update to Parliament on government's efforts to improve the efficiency of key state-owned enterprises, Ramaphosa said that...
Wireless mobility for field workers
The benefits of mobile business solutions for field service are many and wide reaching. Business drivers such as worker productivity, customer service and cost reduction are all positively influenced and the results flow directly to the bottom line profitability of...
Recruitment myths that could harm talent acquisition
Most companies understand that they will not succeed unless they recruit and retain the best possible talent. Yet many organisations still cling onto ideas about recruiting employees that are outdated or just plain wrong. In many cases, their beliefs in these myths...
Outsourcing the payroll function to neutralise risk
The payroll administration function in business has emerged as the most important discipline - so much so that left to anyone untrained or inexperienced, could easily derail operations and cripple a company. Human capital management (HCM) and HR specialist CRS...
Move to management level with a PGD
A postgraduate diploma in business administration (PGD) helps professionals to make the leap from operating as a professional with specific skills, to becoming an excellent manager, says Dr Renosi Mokate, the Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL)...
AWM360 named preferred Kaba partner
AWM360, a leading supplier of technology to the human capital management (HCM) workforce and HR markets, has been re-certfied as the premier and preferred system integrator for Kaba AG, a global manufacturer of access control and digital security solutions. AWM360 has...
10 things small business owners should know
The small business sector is one of the fastest growing and most active in the market today. Much of the investment, R&D and innovation stems from this segment. It is a hotbed of start-ups and business development, where business concepts are brought to fruition....
Successful sales in a tough economy
When a country’s economy is challenged, business becomes difficult for most industries – perhaps, most of all for the sales industry, which relies on the economic position of its clients. Thus, the economic climate is a crucial component in determining the sales...