How maternity, parental leave structuring impacts your salary
Despite years of progress and an increased awareness surrounding gender equity in the workplace and society in general, women bare a disproportionate responsibility when it comes to childcare. By Muhammed Goolab, executive committee member of the South African Rewards...
Five misconceptions about double tax agreement relief
If a South African expatriate had to describe the year 2020 in one word, "uncertainty" would no doubt rank as one of the most appropriate. By Thomas Lobban, legal manager: cross-border taxation at Tax Consulting South Africa Even before the world was hauled into...
Employee wellbeing affects the bottom line
International Labour Day is an official public holiday globally as Countries acknowledge and celebrate the role played by workers and labour movement. There has never been a more critical time than now for employers to celebrate worker's month by providing their...
Purpose, resilience and diversity in mid-pandemic team-building
As workers across the globe navigate their way around another phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, Michelle Moss: director: assessments at Signium Africa, notes just how necessary team building interventions are at a time of "pre" the post-pandemic stage. "Over the past...
CRS partners with Silver Swan for employee wellness
CRS Technologies has partnered with Silver Swan HR Consulting to provide corporate customers with access to an independent employee wellness service that will assist in maintaining the mental and emotional wellbeing of a distributed workforce and alleviate business...
Targeting youth unemployment through free training
The Covid pandemic has exacerbated the critical unemployment crisis in South Africa, but even more so amongst the youth. Prior to the pandemic, the unemployment rate (including people who had given up looking for work) was just under 70% for people aged 15 to 24. A...
Reasons to pursue a career in finance and accountancy
Why should you think about starting a career in finance and accountancy? By Karl Smith, SAIPA's senior manager: education, training and member support First of all, let's take a quick look at what these exciting fields are about. Finance - building and preserving...
Accurate payroll data critical for a smooth filing season
Annual filing season is now open for businesses, with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) giving organisations until the end of May to submit all their employees' payroll and tax information. According to SARS: "The data that must be submitted to SARS from...
Accountancy a critical skill for SA
The Department of Home Affairs recently ended public commentary on the draft national Critical Skills List, which includes several common accountancy roles. "Due to a shortage of accountants, organisations are forced to source and recruit foreign nationals to fill the...
Paperless vaccine rollout strategy brings data management to the fore
South Africa has taken a paperless approach to the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccinations, with the Electronic Vaccine Data System (EVDS) being used to store and process patient information. By Hemant Harie, MD of Gabsten Technologies EVDS also tracks these vaccines and...
Protect whistle-blowers: they are your business future
Stepping up and blowing the whistle on a corporate issue, ethics or concerning behaviour is a brave, bold move for any employee to take. It requires that someone invests their future into the courage of their convictions, taking the risk that they may face harassment...
What emigrating taxpayers need to know in 2021
South Africans emigrating to greener pastures may be prevented from leaving the country - or worse - if their application for tax clearance is denied by SARS. By Jean du Toit, head of tax technical, and Reabetswe Moloi, admitted attorney at Tax Consulting South Africa...