Technology ab anchor in tough economic times
Companies operating in today's challenging economy are understandably cautious when it comes to investment, but the truth is that spending money on reliable, cost saving - and cost-effective technology is much like taking out insurance on the sustainability of a...
Combat the post-holiday blues for a happy 2016
As we enter the New Year, many will face the daunting task of getting back into the swing of work, writes Liane McGowan, founder of Happy Monday. Once the body and mind have relaxed over the holiday season, returning to normal productivity could seem impossible. Yet...
Achieve your goals in 2016
As we come to the end of 2015, most people are looking towards the new-year with renewed vigour, redefining their path and putting together new resolutions. Personal development coach and a professional speaker Quinton Douman offers sage advice on how to hold on to...
Investment in training employees will pay off
In a difficult economic climate, the training and education budget is often one of the first areas of the business to suffer cutbacks. After all, training can be expensive, takes people away from the work they're paid to do and often delivers benefits that can be hard...
How to retain talented employees
Retaining employees has emerged as a key business challenge in a market where many important commercial, technical and management skills are in such short supply. This issue isn't just high on the agenda for the human resources (HR) department; it is also becoming a...
Awaiting your year-end bonus? It might not happen …
Madelein Taljaard, development manager at Sage HR and Payroll, Pastel division, says a surprisingly high number of employees believe that they are entitled to a year-end-bonus. They anticipate the money for a holiday or for festive gifts and celebrations, yet by no...
A graduate’s guide for entering the working world
After months of prepping for exams, writing them and then anxiously awaiting results, many students can finally say "I am a graduate". Now is the time to start putting what you have learnt to use by entering the world of work. This is according to Quest Staffing...
How the human cloud is making it rain for business
When most people think of "the cloud", they think of the internet or data storage. But the cloud is evolving into a human resource - the "human cloud" - and changing the way we work, writes Andre Hugo, co-founder and chief jammer at M4JAM (Money for Jam). Thanks to...
Payroll snags to watch out for over the festive season
The festive season is nearly here. Here are a few tips that will help you to get ready for the last payroll of the year and the big holiday shutdown. By Sandra Swanepoel, MD of Sage HR & Payroll. Be ready for any questions about bonuses Sit down with the...
Eg adds workforce optimisation
eg solutions, the pioneer of the back office workforce optimisation software market, has launched a new mobile application, eg mobile. The eg operational intelligence software suite is already recognised by industry analysts as the leading back office workforce...
Telkom Foundation helps unemployed youth
The Telkom Foundation yesterday offered training to thousands of young people in Mamelodi, to assist in giving them the basic skills they need in order to access job opportunities. The Telkom Connected Youth project saw 300 staff volunteers from Telkom assisting young...
HR is more about humans and less about resources
Human resources management ... Isn't it strange to still use a 21st century phrase to describe the complex and delicate art of trying to get the best from the people who drive our businesses? Anja van Beek, vice-president: people at Sage International (Africa,...