The accounting and auditing profession is at a turning point. Accuracy, compliance and long-standing client relationships are still non-negotiable, but they are no longer enough. Technology, AI, and shifting client expectations have moved the goalposts and, therefore, the game plan within corporate. To stay ahead and be leading requires a new strategy - think Rassie Erasmus and the Springboks. Sentiment is long gone. 1. Relevance: What Keeps You in the Game Do clients still e

If you are a large company, you most likely have a proper induction or onboarding system in place. HR is there to drive it and make sure all the boxes are ticked. Medium-sized businesses in South Africa, however, are quite a different story. Companies barely have disciplinary codes that are well-explained to employees, let alone the induction or onboarding process. What is an induction process? Firstly, one needs to take note that it is a process! It integrates the new employ

The Basic Conditions of Employment Act, No. 75 of 1997 (BCEA), sets out the minimum standards for sick leave for all employees covered by the Act. It also guides employers on their responsibilities regarding sick leave. What is the “Sick Leave Cycle” A “sick leave cycle” is 36 months (3 years) of continuous employment with the same employer. During each cycle, an employee is entitled to the number of days they normally work in a six-week period as paid sick leave. Example:

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