Minimum wage in South Africa
Minimum wage in South Africa is one of those compliance topics that quickly becomes personal. An employee feels it in their monthly budget. A manager feels it when costs rise. HR feels it when a payslip question lands before payroll cut off. If you operate in South Africa, the wage floor is not a line […]
Kenya – Intl HR Solutions and Services
Employer of Record in Kenya is often the fastest way for international organisations to build a team on the ground without waiting for entity setup. Kenya has a strong talent market, a growing innovation ecosystem, and a strategic position for East Africa operations. That combination makes it attractive for global companies. It also means competition […]
9 Employment Laws in Nigeria That Sketch the Labour Landscape
Employment laws in Nigeria shape how you hire, pay, manage people, and handle exits. If you are running HR for a growing local business or supporting a global team entering Nigeria, the goal is not to memorise statutes; it is to understand the rules that most often affect contracts, payroll, employee relations, and compliance evidence. […]
A Complete Guide to 13th Month Pay for Employees in Africa
13th month pay in Africa can look like a simple year-end “extra”, but it often sits at the intersection of policy, labour expectations, payroll accuracy, and employee trust. If you manage HR or payroll across one African country or several, you need clarity on three things: what it is, when it is required, and how […]
Why Companies Should Consider Contractors of Record for Expanding into Africa
Contractor of Record Africa is the option many companies wish they had discovered earlier. It sits between two common extremes: hiring contractors informally and hoping nothing goes wrong or setting up entities everywhere just to engage a handful of people. For organisations expanding across African markets, both extremes can be costly. Contracting can be a […]
How Independent Contractors Are Driving Growth in Africa’s Workforce
Independent contractors in Africa are no longer a niche workforce choice. They are becoming a core lever for how companies scale projects, fill skills gaps, and respond to volatile demand. For startups, contractors offer speed. For enterprises, they offer flexibility without bloating fixed headcount. For professionals, contracting can mean more autonomy and access to global […]
How 2026 Will Shape the Future of HR Technology in Africa
HR trends in 2026 will not be driven by shiny tools. They will be driven by pressure. Pressure to hire faster across borders. Pressure to prove compliance. Pressure to do more with leaner teams. Pressure to keep employees engaged when work is distributed and expectations are higher. Across Africa, HR technology has often been adopted […]
How AI Is Transforming Payroll and HR Services Across Africa
AI in HR Africa is no longer a future headline. It is already changing how HR teams recruit, onboard, pay, and support employees. The shift is not about replacing people. It is about reducing avoidable errors, speeding up routine work, and giving HR and finance leaders better visibility across countries and business units. Across Africa, […]
Navigating Local Labour Laws in Africa: A Guide for Global HR Leaders
Labour laws in Africa are rarely why a company expands. But they are often why expansion slows, budgets wobble, and strong candidates lose confidence before their first payslip. For global HR leaders, the challenge is not that rules exist. It is that they differ by country, enforcement varies, and what feels “standard” at headquarters can […]
Why Understanding Local Labour Laws Is Essential for Entity Management
Employment law compliance is what keeps an entity stable after the incorporation certificate is framed and forgotten. You can register a business, open a bank account, and sign your first contract, but if your employment practices do not match local law, the entity becomes exposed. Exposure shows up as penalties, disputes, delayed payroll, and reputational […]