Tips for running a successful sales team
Any company that wants to run a successful sales team that delivers sustainable results needs to create an environment where employees feel positive, motivated, empowered and confident. That's the word from Sandra Swanepoel, sales director at Sage VIP, who says that...
Cashbuild rolls out Accsys solution
Cashbuild, a leading local retailer of quality building materials and associated products, has been successful in establishing a firm footing in the market and has used this position to apply strategy and support growth. It recently invested in the services of an...
Go green with mobile payslips, statements
South African companies looking for ways to lower their carbon footprint and save money in the process, can score quick wins by digitising their invoices, statements and payslips. That’s the word from Zane Renou, chief commercial officer at Cellfind, who says that...
AccTech team wins Tuks IT final year competition
Local business solutions provider, AccTech Systems, has sponsored a group of students from the University of Pretoria's School of Information Technology to develop a software solution as part of their final-year course. The team won the first place overall as well as...
Investing in HR gives business an edge
There is no better way to ensure that your business is competitive and sustainable than investing in your human resources (HR) in a targeted and strategic manner. That's according to Anja van Beek, HR director at Sage VIP/Sage AAMEA, who says that an engaged workforce...
Improving productivity goes beyond technology
With recent statistics showing that the South African workforce is at its most unproductive since 1967, companies are under pressure to turn the tide. Gys Kappers, CEO of Wyzetalk, comments: "Feature rich devices, multiple technology platforms, easy to access...
Powafix chooses Econz Wireless Mobile Timecard Lite
Powafix, a supplier to the paint, building and allied trades, has implemented Econz Wireless Timecard Lite employee tracking system to track and monitor the performance and productivity of its merchandisers in Johannesburg and Durban. “Our merchandisers are strategic...
How the cloud is transforming HR and payroll management
Cloud computing and mobility bring a range of powerful benefits for HR and payroll managers, enabling them to become more efficient while offering their employees and the business a better quality of service. That's according to Anton van Heerden, MD of Sage HR &...
Taking advantage of the ETI opportunity
South African businesses that want to take advantage of the Employment Tax Incentive (ETI) can streamline the process by ensuring that they have a solid payroll system in place that caters for the terms of the incentive. So says Rob Cooper, director of Legislation...
Making payroll count
CRS Technologies, a leading provider of HR & Payroll services and solutions, is one of a growing number of businesses that support the Payroll Giving South Africa initiative. This is an on-going national project that places charities, represented through an...
The changing face of workplace training
On-the-job performance support solutions have emerged as a powerful supplement or alternative to classroom based training and e-learning for companies that want to drive higher return on investment (ROI) from new business systems and processes. That’s according to...
Be your own online recruitment agent
Job hunting can be daunting for the uninitiated, but it doesn’t have to be. There are a few things that young professionals or students entering the workforce for the first time can try to ensure that they find their dream job, says Claire Cobbledick, head of...