Do your homework before attempting to attract skilled labour
The shortage of skilled workers and the difficulty businesses experience in trying to fill vacant positions means that human resource managers have to be meticulous with all details relevant to the recruitment process. This is according to Nicol Myburgh, head: human...
What you need to know about the new minimum wage
With revised minimum wage regulations set to come into force today (1 March 2024), employers across the country expect it to be a pivotal moment that promises to reshape the dynamics of work and remuneration. Gone are the days of robotic adherence to outdated wage...
Skills-based hiring brings SA in line with international hiring trends
As technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace and become infused across all aspects of the business, companies are increasingly under pressure to remain competitive by attracting the best tech talent available. By Jessica Hawkey, MD of redAcademy However...
Transparency, empathy key to supporting neurodiversity in the workplace
Companies wishing to build more inclusive and diverse workplaces should prioritise transparency and empathy when hiring neurodiverse employees. This is according to Genevieve Koolen, HR director at SAP Africa, who says: "Introducing neurodiverse individuals into the...
Payroll tax myths dispelled
Navigating payroll taxes can feel like charting uncharted territory, even for the most diligent earners. By Ancel Draai, MD of Applico To dispel some commonly held misconceptions, let's delve into six prevalent payroll tax myths in South Africa. Myth 1: Salary versus...
Should HR call the shots on business travel?
Business travel is a make-or-break issue for employees. A dream trip can inspire loyalty; a crammed business calendar of red-eye flights might send talent packing. But companies can flip the script by letting HR steer their travel programmes. The result? Happier, more...
Before chasing AI, develop human capital
While reams of conversation about the promise that artificial intelligence (AI) holds for the mining sector, a robust industry first demands the development of human capital. This is the word from Malcolm Curor, chief executive of United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK),...
Youth entrepreneurship lays the groundwork for SA’s future
It's been said more than once that South Africa's survival and prosperity has hinged upon, and continues to depend upon, entrepreneurship. By Mikaeel Moti, executive director of the Moti Group of companies Looking to the future, however, we have to ensure that this...
Are extended notice periods enforceable?
You’ve just received your dream job offer, but there’s a catch. You need to start the new job in a month’s time, but your current employer requires you to give three months’ notice. Do you have to serve the full three months or is there a way out? According to the...
SA’s economic future depends on these five uncomfortable truths
When it comes to youth capital, South Africa is rich with opportunity. We have a young population who are hungry for knowledge and skills, and eager to work. By Aunyana Moloisane, MD of Optimi Workplace If given half a chance, they have the power to transform the...
Can AI find your next C-suite hire?
AI is revolutionising business and we're all beginning to relax with it as we learn that it is generally to be welcomed rather than feared. By Dudu Mbatha, senior search consultant at Mindworx As a tool, it is excellent at making tasks less time-consuming and more...
Why more companies should invest in socially responsible hiring
With the fastest-growing youth population globally, it's no surprise that many African countries have a high youth unemployment rate, with far more youth looking for employment than there are opportunities. By Lizelle Strydom, MD of CareerBox Africa The International...