Payroll software subscriptions help SMBs
Start-up and SME businesses with Internet access are now able to buy an affordable automated desktop payroll software solution on a subscription basis with a low monthly payment that avoids the usual initial outlay costs. Internet technology enables the software to be...
Distributing payslips directly to mobiles
By sending an employee’s payslip directly to their mobile devices, companies can enjoy significant cost-savings while giving their workers more timely and convenient access to their payslips. So says Jacques Swanepoel, MD at Cellfind, a member of the Blue Label...
Promoting change for women in the workplace
As National Women’s Day approaches on 9 August there are many signs of the Gender Agenda: Gaining Momentum in Africa – from female entrepreneurship, which is driving growth in the region, to the fact there are female government ministers or heads of state in South...
AWM360 ready to roll with biometrics
The ongoing focus by businesses on security and the integration of systems to better protect resources is driving adoption of biometric technology across the African and southern African market. Experienced professionals in this high-growth marketplace suggest as the...
HR technology reinforces management
Technology to regulate human resources (HR) remains one of the fastest growing and most relevant within business management solution development. Today, the emphasis is on big data management and analytics to strengthen operations – with security the first priority....
Securing executive level payroll
Payroll administration is still considered one of the most important and strategic areas of business management today. In order to ensure full compliance with legislation and the highest level of accuracy, decision makers scout for the very best of the best in...
McCarthy streamlines payroll with Sage
McCarthy Motor Group, one of South Africa's largest motor retailing groups, employing 12 000 employees, has successfully completed the implementation of VIP People, an integrated payroll, HR and Employee Self Service Solution, developed by Sage VIP particularly for...
Strategic HR solves human capital challenges
Human capital is at the top of the priority lists of organisations worldwide, but confusion as to how to leverage human resources effectively prevents many companies from reaching their full potential. Human Capital is rated 10% higher than operational excellence as a...
Sage Pastel integrates payroll, accounting
Accurate and easily available monthly income statements and balance sheets are critical for the success of any business. Most businesses separate their payroll and accounting departments but for ease of administration it makes good business sense to be able to...
Blended solutions best for e-learning
Online education specialists believe as the market continues to embrace technology to digitise the learning experience, there is an increasing need to consider the merits of combining e-learning with instructor-led training workshops. Richard Rayne is the MD of...
Addressing the technical skills shortage
There is an urgent and growing need to replenish available technical skills within the country’s ICT sector – and more is required to help those entering the field to establish a foothold within an ever-competitive market. This is the view of management at Ukuvuma...
Who manages company IT?
The reality of business networking today is that digital tools have advanced to the extent that processes take days instead of weeks, intricate data processing and algorithm checks are completed in seconds rather than minutes or hours. All good and well, say HR...