Outsourcing makes sense for multinationals
Outsourcing, or the transfer of a business activity or function to a third--party service provider, is a solution gaining popularity throughout Africa. This leads to a more efficient allocation of roles and responsibilities, and an organisation that runs well,...
Remote work culture boosts teamwork of at-home workers
Remote work is here to stay for the time being with 33% of the US and approximately 50% of the UK workforce currently working at a distance. Although 77% of remote workers state they are more productive outside the company's office, there are several other aspects to...
Driving entrepreneurial growth through mentoring
The rise in the amount of knowledge sharing and mentoring by businesspeople through partnerships with SMEs and entrepreneurs in order to help them survive and succeed, has been, and continues to be, a silver lining in the overwhelming Covid-19 cloud. By Andrew...
Prepare for a flexible work future in 2021
A year ago, not much about the way we worked had really changed in decades. Most companies still organized work around major hubs in large cities and their workforce was comprised of local talent that commuted to the office every day, regardless of the type of work...
Better-functioning tech makes for less stress at work
At Dell, we use research to understand our customers' needs and to drive innovations as those needs change, writes Brooke Huling, vice-president: product management at Dell Technologies Modern Compute Solutions Group. That's why we embarked on our first ever...
Warning: back-to-work 2021 has high Covid infection risk
There will be high Covid-19 risk in the workplace in January and employers need to put measures in place now for when staff return to work. This is according to Dr Rebaone Moshenyane, occupational medical practitioner at Workforce Healthcare, who adds: "Your staff may...
How to make it through the final working weeks of 2020
With Covid-19 upending every aspect of our lives, it would be an understatement to say that it's been a challenging year. From the way we work to our home life, it's been a year of changes which have redefined the way we live. Working at home has further blurred the...
Four reasons to become a software developer
From finance and banking to fashion and art, technology is radically altering the global business environment in myriad ways - forcing policymakers and employers alike to rethink their traditional models. By Vutlhari Rikhotso, chief technology officer at Basalt...
What you need to know about a 13th cheque versus performance bonus
As the year quickly draws to a close, the South Payroll Association (SAPA) has been inundated with queries regarding their expected annual bonuses in December. Jethro Malapane, executive committee of SAPA, says that many of the enquiries stem from employees who don't...
HR professionals: be aware, and stay relevant
The Covid-19 pandemic caused major shifts in the way we work and do business, forcing payroll and HR leaders to rethink workforce planning, management, and to develop strategies to handle the future of work. The pandemic disrupted companies across the board and led...
HR is changing: so should your HR technology
More than half (55%) of South African business leaders surveyed for Deloitte's Human Capital Trends 2020 report agree that increasing new capabilities such as digital fluency and analytics is one of the biggest changes HR should make to maximise its impact in the next...
UIF announces TERS forensic audit
On 27 November 2020, the UIF officially announced a forensic audit into TERS claims. The purpose of the audit is to verify the authenticity of TERS claims and to ensure that employees received the TERS benefits which were applied for by employers during the lockdown....