Tag: hiring

Are there skills gaps in your business? What is the cost of hiring and onboarding a new employee? How should you forecast for overtime? What will your upcoming expenses look like? Is there an easier and faster way to predict and prepare employee bonuses and tax implications? These questions all have answers, hidden inside data generated by Human Resources (HR) and payroll systems.

The rapid integration and adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across various industries and sectors is transforming the way businesses operate. It is driving efficiency, innovation and cost savings with its prolific progress. AI is reshaping the workplace at an unprecedented pace. It is streamlining administrative tasks and optimising complex processes.

Three months into 2025, most new year “trends” articles have run their course. It is helpful to know what is coming. Businesses also need to understand where they must evolve to stay relevant. However, one constant remains clear in all this. Communication continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace.

The National Minimum Wage (NMW) in South Africa has risen to R28.79 per hour, effective 1 March 2025. This 4.38% increase from the previous rate of R27.58 reflects the government’s commitment to improving workers' livelihoods. However, it also poses significant challenges for businesses, especially Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), which are already grappling with a rising cost of living alongside a sluggish economy.

South Africa continues to grapple with high unemployment. Businesses must embrace data-driven hiring practices to make informed decisions. This is crucial to secure top talent.

Accounting and auditing play crucial roles in business operations. They manage financial activities and maintain accurate company records. These functions oversee finance-related tasks and ensure effective financial management. Additionally, they implement risk mitigation strategies to support business continuity.

With the 2024 matric pass rate on the rise, employers face an influx of job applicants. But how can companies ensure they are hiring candidates based on genuine qualifications? South Africa has celebrated a notable increase in the matric pass rate for 2024 - from 82.9% in 2023 to 87.3%.

AI-driven recruitment raises critical concerns about bias, fairness and legal accountability in modern hiring practices. There is mounting foreign case law that provides both employers and Artificial Intelligence (AI) developers with significant food for thought.

Small business owner wellbeing is essential for sustaining growth, balancing challenges, and achieving long-term success in today’s competitive environment. Wellbeing is a key factor in business growth and success, especially for entrepreneurs navigating the often lonely path of self-employment.

Conversations about the war for talent in financial services have persisted for many years. Competition to attract skilled individuals has always been intense, with high demand for talented professionals. This competition has intensified recently as hiring activity accelerates to meet today's significant challenges.