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Is the person an Independent contractor OR an Employee? How to tell the difference

Is the person an Independent contractor OR an Employee? How to tell the difference A frequently asked question asked is “Is the applicant or person working for me an Independent contractor OR an Employee?” We see employers using Independent Contractor agreements to escape their legal obligations of offering employee leave benefits such as annual, sick, [...]

Simple HR Solutions for SMEs in South Africa

Running a small or medium-sized business in South Africa is no easy task, where juggling compliance, employee satisfaction, and day-to-day operations can feel overwhelming. If you don’t have an in-house HR team, you’re not alone. Many SMEs face similar challenges but still manage to build thriving, compliant, and motivated workplaces. Here are some key HR [...]

Why does my business need a human resources expert?

In the current South African economic climate we understand that the cost of employing a full-time HR expert does not make financial sense if your employee headcount doesn’t warrant it. As with most businesses, SMEs are no different, we generally require new starters to hit the ground running. So then recruiting an employee who is [...]

How to prevent labour relations issues in your Start-up business

Retaning the services of an HR Consultant should be one of the first SLA's you enter into when starting up your business, and here's why. Common start-up business scenarios that play out: You and a few partners have marketed your profitable product or service and your business has grown substantially after a year or two. [...]

20 Benefits of Virtual HR Support

20 Benefits of Virtual HR Support In today's rapidly changing business environment, the shift to remote work and the increasing pace of digital transformation has made virtual HR support an invaluable resource, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Virtual HR services offer a flexible, cost-effective solution that enables businesses to streamline their HR processes, [...]

Navigating South African Labour Laws: Essential HR Strategies for SMEs in the Digital Age

Running a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) in South Africa can be challenging, when it comes to complying with the country’s complex labour laws. From the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) to the Labour Relations Act (LRA), the regulatory environment can be daunting for SMEs, if you lack the in-house resources to manage these [...]

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