This is a main point to emerge from the South African Payroll Association’
The national success of the Conference, which involved a session in Cape Town in late August and one in Durban during the first half of September, culminated in lively discussion and meaningful interaction at the final session held recently in Johannesburg.
Topics up for discussion included the proposed new retirement reform, best practices, cross border taxation, government social & pension fund reform, as well as basic conditions of employment.
Feedback from delegates (both members and non-members of the Association)
“As an industry representative body and membership-driven organisation, we are pleased to note a marked increase in the numbers of attendees this year. At the same time we are also encouraged to learn that, according to feedback forms collected and processed, business representatives have taken their understanding and appreciation of payroll to a new level,” says James McKerrell, Director and Chairman of the Association.
McKerrell believes that current global economic conditions and impact on trade and commerce is forcing decision-makers to not only seriously consider financial strength, but also demands a review of HR-focused management processes and procedures.
“During these difficult times businesses are under pressure to perform, to make targets and absorb often unrelenting impact on resources,” adds McKerrell. “We believe that the Association, as a regulatory body, plays crucial role in assisting its members and the industry as a whole to ride this storm and to maximize the value of proven processes, procedures and the incorporation of next-generation technology.”
“Many delegates believe that whilst there are real challenges facing businesses in a number of industries across several sectors, there are reasons to feel optimistic about the socio-economic direction the country is following. The Association’
