How to address negative employer reviews
It's been said before that businesses should treat employees like customers. Further to this, businesses can turn negative employee feedback into an opportunity to demonstrate listening, transparency and empathy, to assist with attracting and retaining a committed...
The gender gap done differently
Ranked 19th (out of 149 countries) in the 2018 Global Gender Gap Report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF), South Africa is ahead of the curve when compared to many other nations. The question is raised, does the gender gap exist and, if so, why? However, it...
Employers fail to follow suspension procedure
Employers often fail to appropriately follow due procedure when suspending or dismissing employees, says Strata-g's legal director, Advocate Tertius Wessels. But what exactly does fair reason and fair process entail? Fair reason A suspension is only justified in cases...
Five misconceptions about motivating employees
How motivated and engaged are employees in your organisation, asks Paul Burrin, vice-president of Sage People. The start of a new year presents an opportunity to refocus our efforts on motivating employees and fostering an engaging, rewarding work environment. HR and...
Reasons to relook your payroll solution
Legacy systems, like old habits, die hard. Should that necessarily be the case, however? Take your payroll and HR solution, for example. Yes, there are logistic reasons for using the one you've been using since time immemorial, but is it a smart business decision? By...
In a tough job market, know who you are dealing with
Times are tough, and the local job market continues to have a rather bleak outlook. Stats SA recently reported that the official unemployment rate increased by 0,5 of a percentage point, sitting at 27,2% when compared to stats for Q1 2018. According to Pine Pienaar,...
Are millennials turning away from remote working?
Much has already been made of the working habits of digital natives. An influx of young professionals joining the workforce who have grown up using the internet, mobile devices, social media and other modern technologies greatly affects the way businesses operate. By...
Countdown to the amended South African Expatriate tax law
The announcement by National Treasury and SARS in 2017 that the tax exemption on South African expatriates is set to change, has resulted in the lifestyle of many South Africans, who are employed by companies abroad, to rapidly change from a South African tax...
No sympathy for minimum wage non-compliance
To not pay the correct wage is a high-risk exercise. That's the word from Rob Cooper, chairperson of the Payroll Authors Group of South Africa, a body that represents the payroll industry with statutory bodies. "There is not a South African business or payroll which...
Seven reasons businesses should promote flexible working
What hours did you work yesterday? Chances are, it wasn't 9-5. By Paul Burrin, vice-president of Sage People The world of work as we know it is changing. With new technology making it easier to work anywhere, anytime, the traditional 9-5 is effectively dead. Having...
Hone your communications skills in a digital world
Online communication has shaken up the rules for traditional communication – not only in general life but in business too. Here’s how you can thrive in the new digital landscape. A few decades ago, being a good communicator referred to being in possession of a few...
Despite unemployment, demand for skills soars
The unemployment rate in South Africa rose to 27.5% in the third quarter of 2018, yet the demand for skills remains high - leaving an industry conundrum that is yet to be solved. According to SUSE, partnerships that focus on upskilling graduates and providing...