NOVEMBER 2023 – EGYPT AMENDED INCOME TAX LAW It is important that employers note the following: Income tax amendments effective November 2023 In addition to the amendments through Law No. 30 of 2023, which was published in the official Gazette on 15 June 2023, the Egyptian Parliament has further amended the Income Tax Law through...
NOVEMBER 2023 – KENYA HEALTH BILLS SIGNED INTO LAW It is important that employers note the following: The Social Health Insurance Act 2023 On Thursday, 19 October 2023, President William Ruto signed four health bills that will support his Universal Health Coverage plan. These are the Primary Health Care Act, 2023, the Digital Health Act,...
It’s that time of the year again – when it’s difficult to stay focused and productive. After a busy year all we want to do is plan our festive period, and just think about relaxing with our family and friends and having a good time. But before we put our feet up, we need to...
NOVEMBER 2023 – SOUTH AFRICA 15 DECEMBER PUBLIC HOLIDAY It is important that employers note the following: Additional public holiday declared for 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared 15 December 2023 a public holiday throughout the Republic of South Africa. This is in celebration of the Springboks’ momentous victory in the Rugby World Cup and...
Myths about payroll outsourcing debunked Many companies understand the various complexities associated with managing payroll, such as legislative compliance, tax calculations and benefits administration, to mention a few. Consequently, they choose to outsource this function to a specialised payroll service provider to streamline the process and reduce the risk of errors and compliance issues. Other...
Invisible burnout – another HR worry for businesses Business leaders have yet another post-lockdown trend affecting workers to worry about – invisible burnout. As its name suggests, invisible burnout refers to workers who are exhausted and have reached their breaking point, but do not display any obvious signs or symptoms. “It’s a particularly difficult and...
OCTOBER 2023 – ZAMBIA BUDGET SPEECH FOR 2024 It is important that employers note the following: Budget speech and proposed tax changes On Friday, 29 September 2023, Minister Itumbeko Musokotwane delivered the 2024 budget to the National Assembly. Budget highlights · The proposed 2024 budget amounts to ZMW177.9 billion or 27.8% of GDP, compared...
OCTOBER 2023 – SOUTH AFRICA COIDA MONTHLY PENSIONS AND MANNER OF CALCULATING COMPENSATION It is important that employers note the following: Amendment of Schedule 4 of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases (COID) Act Government Gazette 49458 Notice 2079 of 2023 was published on 13 October 2023, whereby the Minister of the Department...
False urgency only creates problems in the workplace today But, like most human capital management trends today, this issue can be sorted out with focused attention, patience and buy-in from decision makers. False urgency, or a scenario in which a sense of urgency is artificially created or exaggerated, forces an immediate reactionary response. This disregard...
Quiet ambition, the latest phenomenon to change the workplace It’s no secret that in the post-COVID economy, business leaders have to deal with several emerging trends. Now there is a new workplace phenomenon called quiet ambition that has been identified in the US, and it is only a matter of time before it spreads to...
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