For your business to run smoothly, it’s crucial to hire staff with the right skills and can-do attitudes. This means defining job descriptions, knowing where to find good candidates, how to interview them and more. The information here will assist.

The Basic Condition of Employment Act sets out how employee-related matters should be communicated and dealt with. These articles, sample compliance policies and recommendations, will show you how to manage employee issues and conduct at work.

There are recognised management principles that will help you cultivate productive, loyal employees. These articles and templates cover tasks like conducting performance appraisals, giving constructive feedback, goal setting, delegating, outsourcing and more.

The payroll process covers salaries, bonuses, benefits and deductions. Read these articles and use the guides to learn best practices for how to pay employees accurately, efficiently and on time.

An entrepreneur must weigh up many factors when looking at fair compensation and appropriate perks for employees. This includes the types of leave, medical aid and retirement fund, amongst others. Here's what you should know about all of the above.

Hiring short-term employees may become necessary at some point in your business. It’s important to know that there are labour regulations and best practice guidelines that govern this type of employment as well.

Having to terminate someone’s employment, for whatever reason, is never a pleasant experience. There is also labour legislation that needs to be followed. These articles will help you navigate this process in a professional and dignified way.

The BUSINESS/PARTNERS SME Toolkit experts answer the most common Human Resource questions asked by small business owners.