Tips on how to combat payroll fraud
Payroll fraud poses a serious risk to many organisations, yet often goes unnoticed for long periods. In fact, one of the most common ways payroll fraud is uncovered happens when a corrupt payroll administrator takes time off. Soon, the fraud they have been gatekeeping...
Uncertainty around QCTO transition
A pivotal shift for South Africa's Skills Development sector, the recent announcement of a three-year extension to the S12H tax incentive, has sparked both relief and renewed uncertainty for companies. However, it has also brought some pressing questions to the fore...
Protect yourself against fraudulent background checks
South Africa's worryingly high unemployment rate and a fiercely competitive job market, characterised by limited vacancies and heightened scrutiny, have seen some job seekers being issued fake background screening reports on their criminal or credit status checks....
African payroll and HR solution earns UK accreditation
The Engage payroll and HR suite, distributed by CRS Technologies, has received accreditation from His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the UK authority for tax, payment and customs. This means that the Engage suite is now officially recognised for use in UK-based...
MTN SA launches Made4U career portal
At least 7,9-million people, constituting 32,6% of the South African population, remain unemployed. Recognising the pressing need to address this challenge, MTN South Africa has launched its Made4U career portal Skillsbox. Skillsbox offers a comprehensive suite of...
Adapting office environments for a thriving hybrid workforce
In the evolving South African built environment, the debate on the future of office spaces is intensifying, particularly in light of a growing number of South African companies requiring their workforce to either return to the office or be in the office for a minimum...
Creative learnerships can drive rapid skills development
As South Africa continues to grapple with its massive youth (15-34 years) unemployment rate of 4,7-million individuals (Q4 2023), there is a critical need for innovative approaches to skills development and employability. Rajan Naidoo, MD of EduPower Skills Academy...
How the digital nomad visa could impact local coders
With South Africa getting closer to rolling out a digital nomad visa, it is a mix of good news for the economy but also a cause for concern about how it might affect our local coders, writes Mvelo Hlophe, CEO of Zaio. Remote work is gaining popularity, allowing...
How to improve employee productivity
Ask any company head or business leader how important employee productivity is to them, and they will tell you that it is right up there with a strong bottom line and a good coffee machine. But productivity, in itself, shouldn't be the starting point; rather, it...
How do you reward a multi-generational workforce?
Managing expectations in the workplace is challenging, even more so when faced with the career aspirations of four different generations in one organisation or even one team. Employees are living longer and want to retire later, which means more and more organisations...
The world is changing and your people strategy should be too
Business agility has long been on the CEO agenda, but are they missing the most important area - talent agility? Johann van Niekerk, co-founder and CEO of Outsized In volatile and unpredictable markets, the ability to adapt to changing conditions is crucial and talent...
Huawei unlocks opportunities for youth at Job Fair 2024
Chinese-invested enterprises in South Africa, including Huawei, gathered at the Gallagher Convention Centre for Job Fair 2024 on 16 April. The event was supported by the Chinese Embassy and run by the South Africa-China Economic and Trade Association (SACETA). The...