Payroll software is a mission critical function to any business, says Sandra Swanepoel, a director of Softline VIP, part of the Sage Group plc. "There is a definitive necessity for any business to ensure that all changes, upgrades or installations of a new or existing payroll system are done in conjunction with a service provider that can deliver," says Swanepoel. 17 May 2012 Read more++

Bursaries and scholarships increase value for employers and employees by improving overall skills levels. The South African 2012-2013 Budget made changes to the legislation regarding the taxation of bursaries and scholarships. "Bursaries are generally employer deductible and potentially tax free to an employee or their relative," says Rob Cooper, a payroll tax expert at Softline VIP, part of the Sage Group plc. 13 Apr 2012 Read more++

It is important for any business to have a learning mindset, says Anja Hartman-Weitz, the HR Director at Softline VIP, part of the Sage Group plc. "Organisations need to be cognisant of the different levels that their staff members are at in their professional careers and to challenge them to grow, ultimately adding more value to the business." 30 Mar 2012 Read more++

Quite a few changes were made during Finance Minister, Praveen Gordhan's Budget Speech on Wednesday, 22 February 2012 that will have a direct impact on payroll administrators across South Africa, says Karen Schmikl, Legislation Manager at Softline VIP, part of the Sage Group plc. 29 Feb 2012 Read more++

Rob Cooper, a payroll tax expert at Softline VIP, part of the Sage Group plc, says that 2012 will prove to be the starting year for a number of major new employment legislation initiatives. 13 Dec 2011 Read more++

Having a team of effective sales people are at the heart and soul of any organisation's success. It is however not an easy task in our day and age, says Sandra Swanepoel, a Director of Softline VIP Payroll. "It is important to nurture a strong sales team that is driven to perform above and beyond their targets in order to constantly improve and build the business," says Swanepoel. 11 Nov 2011 Read more++

The National Health Insurance (NHI) System that has been proposed by the South African Government is set to be implemented in 2013 and will span a 12-year implementation period, says Rob Cooper, a Payroll tax expert at Softline VIP, part of the Sage Group plc. 27 Sep 2011 Read more++

The face of the call centre has changed and evolved quite substantially in the last few years. "Not only is the call centre a 'shop front' to your client, it also serves as a support centre and a means of building a strong relationship with your client by means of consulting," says Monika Roode the National Call Centre Manager for Softline VIP, part of the Sage Group plc. 30 Aug 2011 Read more++

There are ten core principles that differentiate good entrepreneurs from great ones, says Sandra Swanepoel, a Director of Softline VIP Payroll. "It is important to nurture an entrepreneural spirit within an organisation and to empower the business to operate as if each individual works for themselves," says Swanepoel. 25 Aug 2011 Read more++

Many companies make the mistake of employing a person and then sitting back, content that their work is done, leaving the employee to their own devices. Softline VIP, part of Softline, a member of the Sage Group plc., found that engaging with the employee significantly increases staff retention in addition to having positive effects on revenue growth and productivity. 19 Aug 2011 Read more++

Softline VIP, part of the Sage Group plc, embarked on a campaign that aims to equip Grade 10 to 12 learners from disadvantaged backgrounds with essential life and business skills which will aid them in their task of finding work once they matriculate. 27 Jul 2011 Read more++

The direct and indirect costs associated with hiring the wrong employee is seldom calculated, yet severely felt by organisations, says Jenny Venter, an Organisational Development Specialist at Softline VIP, part of the Sage Group plc. "A growing trend in the industry sees both large organisations and SME's, placing proper job profiles and performance practices in place in an effort to attract the correct candidate in addition to retaining and developing the talent once the person is employed," says Venter. 22 Jul 2011 Read more++

Performance management is often viewed as yet another administrative process that needs to be completed, when it is in fact a golden opportunity to lay a solid foundation of growth and development for both business and employee alike. "Performance management should be done with the purpose of improving a company's performance instead of adhering to HR policies and procedures," says Anja Hartman-Weitz, HR Manager for Softline VIP, part of Sage Group Plc. 10 Jun 2011 Read more++

Karen Schmikl, Liquid Business Manager at VIP Payroll will be speaking at the upcoming South African Payroll Association (SAPA) conference that is taking place on 4 - 5 August in Cape Town at the Spier Wine Estate in Stellenbosch and 17 - 18 August in Johannesburg at Montecasino. 29 Apr 2011 Read more++

Karen Schmikl, Legislation Manager at VIP Payroll, provides some insight on the effect that the budget speech and Income Tax Act amendments will have on your payroll from March 2011. "Adjustments were made to the income tax brackets and rebates, providing relief to individuals. A third rebate was added for individuals who are 75 years and older, which will go a long way in providing relief to the elderly," says Schmikl. 1 Mar 2011 Read more++

Many South African companies are expanding their product offerings and footprint into Africa, the continent offering a wealth of opportunity in previously untapped and developing markets. Softline VIP, part of Softline and Sage Group plc, a leading global supplier of business software and related services, has done just that, and is currently operational in ten African countries that include Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Zambia, Malawi, Angola, Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe and the DRC, with further developments in the pipeline. 25 Feb 2011 Read more++

Softline VIP introduces its new online payroll solution that was designed with the small business owner in mind. VIP Liquid Payroll can be accessed anywhere, anytime; is compliant with legislation and most importantly saves time and money, making child's play of the laborious task of payroll administration. 24 Feb 2011 Read more++