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The science of happiness at work

07 June 2016 | General

Richard Branson once said; “There is no magic formula for a great company culture. The key is just to treat your staff how you would like to be treated”. Something so simple, yet so complex when it comes to staff interaction in this day and age.

6 steps for employers to help staff retire more comfortably

19 May 2016 | General

The new tax laws around retirement funds now enable most employees who are members of a company retirement fund to make bigger tax deductible contributions into their fund every month, which will ultimately boost their retirement savings. Romeo Msipha, Senior Consultant at Old Mutual Corporate Consultants, says that employers should make it as easy as possible for employees to take advantage of this opportunity in order to maximise their retirement outcomes.

Satisfy your Risk Committee - Review it now!

16 May 2016 | General

Given the depth of the comparisons required, and the employee presentations needed to implement a change in medical aid provider, NOW is the right time to begin this process. Starting this process too late, will result in a delay which could mean that the scheme remains in its current state for another 18 months.