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NURTURING MENTAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE

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In today’s fast-paced and demanding work environment, the well-being of employees has become a critical focus for organisations. Management play a vital role in fostering a positive work culture that prioritises mental health. One effective way to achieve this is by recognising the significance of employee breaks. In this blog, we will explore why and […]

A GUIDE TO SELECTING THE BEST PAYROLL SOFTWARE SOLUTION

As businesses grow and evolve, it is vital to ensure that their Payroll software solution keeps up with the changes. The right Payroll software can make a significant difference in streamlining Payroll processes, reducing errors, and ensuring compliance. However, with so many options available, where does one begin? We’ll explore the 11 features to consider […]

Unlock the Potential of AI for Your Business: Optimising Human Resources with Artificial Intelligence

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing field of technology that uses machines to learn, think, and act like humans. The average person already uses AI technology on a daily basis, often without even realising it. AI is used in many popular apps and services, such as virtual assistants, online search engines, automated chatbots, and […]

HOW TO EFFECTIVELY MANAGE A REMOTE WORKFORCE

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The trend of remote work has continued to gain momentum over the past few years since 2020. According to a 2022 survey, 17% of South Africans work remotely and 39% split their time between their office and home, presenting managers with unique challenges. This Blog explores six strategies that managers can use to effectively manage […]

Why Your Payroll Processes Are Holding You Back

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With 2023 in full swing, we are sure you have set goals for personal and professional improvement.  Professionally it may be learning a new skill, adopting better habits in the workplace, improving communication, finding new challenges, etc, overall, advancing your performance during working hours. As a Payroll professional, have you considered maximising the efficiency of […]

THE POWER OF VACATION FOR EMPLOYEE WELLNESS

The holidays are a time for everyone to take a well-deserved break from the year to rest, recalibrate, celebrate and refresh themselves for the year coming. Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is important to maintain mental and physical wellbeing and taking time off from work is an essential tool for maintaining this. From a Human […]

LEGAL WOES FOR HIRING SEASONAL EMPLOYEES

Hiring seasonal workers give businesses the benefits of more flexibility, lower hiring costs, paying for output only and reducing demand during busy periods. Industries needing seasonal employees include but is not limited to retail, delivery, taxation, hospitality and farming. The festive period is a time when retailers are looking to hire seasonal employees to alleviate […]

5 STRATEGIES FOR RECRUITING SEASONAL EMPLOYEES

The festive season is upon us, meaning more people are on leave, going on holiday and in a spending mood.  This puts pressure on retailers to keep up with the demand in store, not only for stock levels but customer service becomes more important as people get in the festive spending mood.  Seasonal workers are […]

5 Ways to Prepare for the Festive Season

2022 is nearing its end, the time to prepare for the Festive Season is here. We are sure you’ve seen the Christmas decorations in the shops and heard the festive jingles already! Don’t let your Payroll and HR team be swamped by paperwork during the rush! While some companies experience a short month during December, […]

Why HR and Accounting need to hold hands for business success

Traditionally, Human Resources and Accounting were separate functions of a business, where the accounting function considered employees a business expense as their salaries, benefits and training etc. were a cost to the business. However, Human Resources and Accounting need to work together to drive a business to success. People make up a considerable proportion of […]