Global Mobility
Author: Jonathan Aitken In today’s interconnected world, businesses are expanding across borders, and workforces are becoming increasingly mobile. Global mobility…
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Employment Equity Online Portal: System Issues Creating Compliance Risks for Employers
The Department of Labour (DOL) recently updated the Employment Equity (EE) Online Portal, and since the update many businesses, consultants,…
The tax considerations of using an Uber for business trips and claiming
Author: Dave Beattie The service that Uber offers is no longer regarded as a private travel option – companies often…
Investing in people: Closing skills gaps for stronger business growth
Author: David van den Bergh Companies that grow and stay ahead are those that tend to invest in their people.…
Common payroll/HRA issues facing SA’s hospitality industry
Author: Karen van den Bergh The hospitality industry in South Africa presents a unique set of payroll challenges driven by…
Uniforms – A tool of employment or a fringe benefit?
Author: Dave Beattie It’s surprising that the provision of uniforms still creates consternation for HR and payroll practitioners as the…
Are meals provided by employers during work hours a taxable fringe benefit?
Author: Dave Beattie Meals provided by employers to employees are generally not considered a taxable fringe benefit. It’s important to…
Does a Small Business Need a Succession Plan
Author: Jonathan Aitken Small businesses often grow around the passion, expertise, and relationships of a single individual — usually the…
Succession planning: Future proofing your business
Author: Lungile Dlamini In business, one thing remains certain: change is inevitable. Whether it’s the retirement of a CEO, an…
When restructuring goes wrong: The Herotel case and lessons on fair retrenchment
Author: Nicky Hardwick The Labour Appeal Court recently handed down judgment in Herotel (Pty) Ltd v Moses and Others (CA05/2024)…
Telling HR Like It Is
Author: Jonathan Aitken Let’s be honest, most HR conversations are wrapped in buzzwords. “People are our greatest asset.” “We’re committed…
On the Case: A calculated breach – When a trusted employee manipulates the system
Author: Nicky Hardwick This month, we examine a complex case of sustained and deliberate dishonesty involving a senior employee whose…