Upskilling for success in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution has brought with it a wealth of new, advanced technologies which have allowed us to build on our long history of innovation and technological leadership. By Shiven Sukraj, country MD of ABB South Africa By continuing to...
Communication key in coronavirus crisis
As the global spread of the novel coronavirus Covid-19 continues to dominate both news and personal discussions, many employers are taking steps to mitigate the spread of the virus within organisations. A critical part of this is making sure that staff are equipped...
Why outsource your executive payroll?
Every organisation will, at some point, need to familiarise itself in the world of payroll and all the associated challenges of legislative changes, regulatory compliance, BEE scorecards, profit sharing and many more. It is a highly sensitive process that requires...
Covid-19: know your employment rights
Covid-19 is spreading, and both employers and employees have a role to play in limiting its impact. Aadil Patel, national head of the employment practice and Anli Bezuidenhout, senior associate in the employment practice at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, answer some of the...
Virus gives impetus to revisit modern workstyle
Covid-19, which has impacted individuals and organisations around the globe, is now a reality in South Africa, and local businesses need to turn to technology that empowers unified communication, collaboration, and remote working in order to maintain productivity and...
SAFCoin employs blockchain for micro jobs
African cryptocurrency SAFCoin has launched what it believes to be Africa's first blockchain-powered micro jobs platform, aimed at connecting businesses and gig economy workers across Africa, for free. MobiJobs.Africa lets start-ups and small to medium-sized...
Gig economy could boost African employment
The industries which are playing the greatest role in transforming the global economy all fall under what is termed the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Artificial intelligence, blockchain architecture, robotics, cryptocurrencies, virtual reality - these concepts are all...
More needs to be done to address gender pay gap
The gender pay gap remains a startling reality and more needs to be done to address the wage disparity between men and women, both globally and locally. This is according to Fiona Leppan, a director in Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr's (CDH's) Employment practice, who says that...
Prioritise development for an engaged workforce
As International Women's Day (8 March) approaches, it's worth reflecting on the rich diversity of South African teams and how this can be an asset for any organisation. By Michelle Bisset, vice-president: customer success at Sage Africa & Middle East Not only do...
Automate your payroll to stay in SARS’ good books
Automation can help South African businesses decrease the R7,2-billion lost to administration, writes Gerhard Hartman, vice-president: medium business at Sage Africa & Middle East. We're racing towards the end of another tax year, which means that we'll soon hear...
Immediate resignations contrary to legal procedures
Employment contracts always include a notice period should an individual decide to resign. Typically, South African workers must give a calendar months' notice when they decide to part ways with their employer, but what happens in the case of resignation with...
Business can help government fight unemployment
Losing a generation to unemployment will make true economic recovery more difficult in later years. By Yolandi Esterhuizen, registered tax practitioner and compliance manager at Sage Africa & Middle East President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted the urgency of South...