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#ClientNews Dr. Mark Bussin, President of the South African Reward Association, shares key remuneration trends: hybrid work flexibility, pay transparency, holistic rewards, skill-based pay, AI-driven strategies, personalised benefits, and ethical practices. Adapting is vital to attract top talent. https://lnkd.in/dAGsXub #FutureOfWork #RemunerationTrends

Professor Parmi Natesan, CEO of the Institute of Directors South Africa, highlights the importance of integrity and due diligence in leadership roles following a high-profile case of qualification falsification. Trust, accountability, and transparency are essential pillars of good governance. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gnzK6rgR

#ClientNews South African taxpayers with outstanding tax debt may only receive withdrawals from their two-pot savings after settling this debt, unless they have a formal payment arrangement with SARS. "Taxpayers need to know how their two-pot withdrawals are treated in relation to their tax debt to avoid being caught off guard,” says Thomas Lobban, Director at Ibex Consulting, a division of the Latita Africa group. Read: https://lnkd.in/d-V3KaFK

#ClientNews South Africans can expect an average salary increase of 6% in 2024/2025, according to Dr. Mark Bussin, Master Reward Specialist and Executive Committee Member of South African Reward Association. Increases will range from 5.7% for CEOs to 6.25% for unionised staff. Dr. Bussin stresses the need for a living wage and policy reforms to support economic growth and job creation. READ: https://lnkd.in/dAGsXub

#ClientNews The construction mafia is now so entrenched in SA that it’s impacting project contracts and forcing job cuts. ASAQS - The Association of South African Quantity Surveyors President Mosha Senyolo calls on professional associations and SAPS to combat these criminal rings and restore community safety. Read more: https://lnkd.in/di7xc2Ki

#ClientNews Should cybersecurity be part of executive incentives? With rising cyber-attacks, many global companies are tying cybersecurity goals to executive rewards. Carmen A., Chartered Reward Specialist and spokesperson for the South African Reward Association believes South African businesses should do the same, focusing on proactive measures that build a culture of cybersecurity, rather than relying on penalties after a breach. https://lnkd.in/dAGsXub

#ClientNews Against the backdrop of #WorldEnvironmentalHealthDay, Dr. Mark Williams-Wynn, vice-chair of IWMSA - Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Branch, highlights “pockets of excellence” in waste management that are inspiring other communities to take action. #CleanerCommunities #WasteManagement https://lnkd.in/dWxFztFs

#ClientNews Hidden wealth and undeclared income are under serious scrutiny as SARS leverages AI and third-party data to uncover tax evasion with unprecedented efficiency. According to Latita Africa's Tax Legal Specialist, Thomas Lobban, SARS is now more equipped than ever to crack open the financial affairs of taxpayers, leaving little room to hide. Lobban also explains how to mitigate the risks and benefit from SARS' Voluntary Disclosure Programme. https://https://lnkd.in/d-V3KaFK

#ClientNews South Africa's housing crisis persists, with Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi facing criticism for focusing on alleged discriminatory practices in the banking sector instead of addressing real issues in housing supply and demand. Renier Kriek, Managing Director of Sentinel Homes, argues that banks are driven by profit, not race, and that regulatory burdens, foreclosure laws, and misguided government interventions are hindering the housing market's growth and investment potential. https://lnkd.in/dEaddZ9s

#ClientNews South African Reward Association (SARA) Exco Member and Master Reward Specialist, Laurence Grubb and Nicol Mullins, President of SARA, voices concerns that some provisions of the Companies Amendment Act are unclear and could adversely affect remuneration governance and corporate performance. https://lnkd.in/dAGsXub