Archive for year: 2021

Do you have a nursing shortage? Are your clients and patients not fully satisfied with their care? You may want to rethink how you are recruiting nurses. Healthcare providers often hire their own nursing professionals based on the same recruiting methods used in the rest of their organisations.

This means they may end up with a team of unqualified or inexperienced nurses who do not always have the core skills and requirements to deliver in this type of environment.

Many issues stem from hiring unqualified staff, so healthcare-based organisations need a nursing recruitment partner that uses a systematic, objective and comprehensive hiring progression. Greys Nursing Services uses an in-depth recruiting process that brings unique advantages to both the healthcare provider and the hired nurse.

This article explores the benefits of healthcare providers who leverage a flexible and permanent nursing services partner that uses an expert recruiting process.

Greys Nursing Services

Greys Nursing Services offers nursing staff who are professional, competent and have a diverse range of skills to provide your clients with world-class care at every step of the way.

We are an operationally minded, entrepreneurial, and client-first healthcare service provider offering healthcare organisations a complete nurse staffing solution. As a client, you can fill critical positions in your healthcare team with outsourced professionals such as:

• Caregivers
• Ward Aides
• Registered Nurses
• Enrolled Nurses
• Enrolled Nursing Assistants
• Special Nursing Assignees

With Greys Nursing Services, you are in control. You can increase or decrease your outsourced nursing staff at any time, giving you greater flexibility in your operations.

We can efficiently deal with any seasonal changes in your requirements while still providing you with dependable professionals focused on bringing you value.

Who does Greys partner with?

Rooted firmly in the solid foundation of the MASA group of companies, Greys Nursing Services is a trusted industry leader with over forty years of experience in the medical sector.

By cultivating long-term relationships with clients and staff alike, we can obtain the highest level of care and service with every placement. Greys offers specialist nursing professionals into many establishments, including:

• Care Facilities
• Retirement villages and Old Age Homes
• Frail Care Facilities
• Palliative Care Facilities
• Home-based Care/Home Care Nursing
• Private Hospitals and Clinics

Organisations partnering with us can rest assured that only the most qualified, caring and capable staff are placed within their healthcare facility to deliver the highest level of care possible.

The nurses we provide are our employees, so we can handle everything to do with their administration, management and other operational tasks, including:

• Contract management
• Full wage administration
• Human resources/personnel
• Industrial/labour relations
• On-site staff management

Greys Nursing Services sets itself apart by providing the quality management and administration that brings your organisation significant advantages behind the scenes.

Ultimately, our partners can leverage a comprehensive nursing solution that handles the vital elements while clearing up more time to optimise client and patient care.

The recruiting process

Expert recruitment is a hallmark of Greys Recruitment and the MASA Group of companies. As a leading nursing services provider, we only work with highly qualified professionals that go through a rigorous vetting, hiring and training process geared to deliver the utmost value to your organisation, clients and patients.

Greys Nursing Services uses a detailed nursing recruitment process that makes it easy to find, hire and onboard nursing staff. We go beyond industry best practices to set a higher standard of recruitment, which encompasses the following procedures:

Face-to-face interview and reference check

After tapping into our pool of candidates and sourcing prospective hires, each nurse will undergo an in-person interview. A face-to-face interview allows us to assess a candidates personality, communication skills and whether they will fit your organisational culture.

The reference check goes the extra mile to verify a candidates experience and the various roles, tasks and overall performance exhibited with their previous employment.

Criminal and ITC checks

We can run a criminal check on every nursing candidate upon the client’s request to ensure that they have no criminal record.

Verifying applicant registration documents with SANC

Verifying our candidates’ documentation is an essential part of the process. We check all the relevant registration documents with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) for registered nurses, enrolled nurses and emergency nurses.

Medical Tests

We can conduct medical tests for each nurse at the request of our clients and concerning the job at hand. This step is a sensitive but crucial requirement for certain health care facilities that we conduct with our nurses’ privacy and the client’s specifications in mind.

Induction to company policies

As part of the training process, we also focus on inducting nursing staff into a clients’ company policies. This step ensures that nursing staff are aware of your expectations and company protocols.

On-site nursing orientation

We can also provide one day of on-site nursing orientation to accommodate nursing staff in their new nursing environment. As part of this process, we record feedback from you as the client to improve and offer better nursing services through our staff.

Mobilisation of nursing staff

Once the initial recruitment process is complete and we have adequately vetted, hired, trained and onboarded our nursing staff, we will go ahead and mobilise them to the nursing site within the agreed-upon date.

We assign candidates on a contractual or ad-hoc basis per your staffing requirements and manage our nurses’ performance throughout the contract period. Essentially, you benefit from the utmost flexibility, allowing you to structure the contract based on your organisation or facilities’ needs.

The comprehensive solution

This nursing recruitment process offers more value than hiring an agency that simply provides nursing staff. Our clients benefit from the expertise, professional insight and high-level nursing services that we offer. In turn, nurses enjoy working with a professional recruitment company and being part of an empowering nursing community committed to nursing excellence.

All nursing staff undergo this comprehensive recruitment process to ensure they will be a valuable addition to your nursing team. An expert recruiting process brings more value because we can present a nursing team that is ready for work and committed to providing excellent nursing services at all times.

The next step

When it comes time to recruit nursing staff, Greys Nursing Services offers a more advanced nurse recruitment process that will benefit your nursing practices and clients on multiple levels.

Contact us to leverage expert our recruiting process and gain the nursing services you need to improve nursing standards, patient care and healthcare delivery.

Technology has completely revolutionised employee recruitment by making it easier for employers to connect with temp hires and facilitate a seamless hiring process. This rapidly evolving world of technology is available for smart companies globally, from the social media applications we use every day to advanced artificial intelligence software.

At Greys Recruitment, we use technology to keep up with the latest trends and changes in the market and provide the optimum service for our clients.

We gear each system and software to obtain the closest fit between organisation and employee with every placement and source the highest quality of white-collar professionals for your needs.

This article explores the history and evolution of the recruitment industry, why you should hire recruitment specialists, and how Greys leverages technology to deliver the highest level of recruitment services at a world-class standard.

If you are looking for more immediate assistance with recruitment, head straight to our website contact page to get in touch with trusted employment specialists.

The history of recruitment

There was once a time when finding new candidates was as simple as word of mouth or placing an advertisement in the local newspaper. Candidates would navigate directly to a company and physically present their CV for review by prospective employers and complete the interview process in person.

By the 1990s, computers could store employment records in a more compact digital format than paper, and early Applicant Tracking Systems emerged to store candidate information.

Meanwhile, household desktop computers and the internet allowed early adopters to source candidates and job openings on company websites, online job boards, and targeted digital advertisements. Recruiters, clients, and candidates began to interact via email alongside traditional mail, phone calls, and in-person meetings.

The evolution of recruitment

Today, recruitment has mainly become technology-driven, with job seekers, companies and recruitment agencies familiarising themselves with various digital tools and resources to find and apply for jobs.

Artificial intelligence has emerged as a core tool in the recruitment process. Companies hire recruitment specialists who leverage automation tools to enhance recruitment processes and streamline communication, administration, and data processing.

Society’s reliance on digital communication channels such as social media, email and video calls has also increased, with candidates and companies using these platforms to showcase their offerings and communicate directly with each other.

These platforms facilitate easy and rapid access to a wealth of information for both employer and candidate, opening up new opportunities for potential temp hires while enabling employers to identify the best fit for their requirements.

Employers can also streamline internal processes with intuitive technology that has been built in-house or sourced from reliable software providers. Each tool helps ensure effective communication between departments and maintain a smooth hiring process within an organisation.

Why you should hire recruitment specialists

No matter how much new technology influences and improves recruitment, far more goes into finding the right candidate for the role. The human element is still the most complex and impactful factor in the hiring process, and it takes a blend of training, experience and specialised skills to achieve the best results.

These factors are why hiring a specialist recruitment agency can benefit companies that need more than technology to source and attract top talent.

Recruitment agencies like Greys are experts at matching personality, skills, ambitions and expectations to experience, abilities, work demands and potential to achieve the best outcomes for all involved.

By combining advanced technologies with the expertise of recruitment specialists, you can leverage the best of both worlds to make recruitment more efficient and effective for your company.

Technology is complex

Although technology has made it relatively easier to source and hire qualified talent for your needs, employers cannot underestimate the complexity of these systems.

By hiring a recruitment agency, you do not have to develop your own specialised department to manage complicated HR systems or pay for yearly updates and subscriptions for the latest software. You will also benefit from the additional cost savings of not training recruits on these complex systems.

For HR professionals to remain effective in their roles, staying abreast of the industry’s technological trends is essential. By partnering with recruitment specialists, you can mitigate the risk of falling behind in the ever-evolving economic landscape and give your competitors a run for their money.

Greys Recruitment: Innovating through technology

Greys Recruitment thrives on innovation and the pursuit of continuously improving our client service to provide you with measurable results. We are a preferred supplier of temp hires for blue-chip corporates globally and aim to stay at the forefront of the industry through technology and best practices.

Our in-house digital experts, designers, developers, and software engineers continuously track market trends and improvements to advance our systems.

Some of the technology we use

IT, Payroll, Digital and Administration Systems are never static. Greys specialises in sourcing the best candidates online by implementing cutting-edge digital channels, SEO practices and push and retrieval technology.

Some of the technology we use in the recruitment process includes:

Job aggregators

In the past, applicants typically sought opportunities directly from company websites, classified advertisements, or personal referrals, but today, about 41% of most recent hires discovered their current position through an aggregator.

These sites and services, which are essentially search engines for job searchers, use artificial intelligence and proprietary algorithms to match applicants with employment that match their abilities and requirements. Job aggregators are becoming increasingly popular as big data enables more relevant job matches for applicants.

Recruitment marketing software

Studies show that more than 90% of the job market is candidate, not employer, driven. Today’s job seekers have more power and confidence to reject a position they find unappealing.

On the other hand, technology allows job seekers to apply for random jobs they find online, which can lead to an influx of unqualified and uninterested applicants.

Our team uses recruitment marketing software to help prospects discover and apply for the right opportunities. We use specific marketing principles and best practices in the recruiting procedure to automate the distribution of job advertisements and improve the quality of our results.

Applicant tracking systems

Applicant tracking systems (ATS) are a standard tool for recruitment agencies that have embraced HR technology.

An ATS is a kind of human resources software that we use to manage the application process digitally. It functions as a digital database for all applications – the perfect replacement for pen-and-paper applications.

This program allows us to automate the numerous steps in the application process, allowing our expert HR personnel to focus on more essential activities such as evaluating candidates and payroll services.

HR Metrics

At Greys Recruitment, our human resources team continually generates, collects and reports on crucial data. By gathering HR metrics, we can leverage this data to find valuable insights into an organisation’s HR processes.

Most importantly, human resources metrics allow us to tailor our hiring processes to your requirements to attract higher-quality candidates in the recruitment process.

For example, data might help us better understand the kinds of candidates who tend to perform best in their position, which is the information we can use to create better job posts that clearly outline applicant requirements.

The metrics might also offer insights into which recruitment channels will perform the best for your company, allowing you to allocate only the most necessary amount of resources and budget when filling positions in the future.

Step into the future

In the end, recruitment is all about lowering costs by shortening the time it takes to fill a position while simultaneously enhancing candidate quality and cultural fit, resulting in higher engagement and lower staff turnover.

These benefits will never come from technological advancement alone. To effectively impact the recruitment experience, it is best to leverage both the power of technology and the expertise of employment specialists to get the best results.

Enlist the right partner today by connecting with Greys Recruitment. We’re experts in providing the leading technology-driven strategy, allowing you to advance your organisation, lower expenses, and improve the long-term quality of your workforce.

Visit our website to dig deeper into our services, and check out our blog page for more industry insights and valuable information from your trusted experts in the recruitment space.

South Africa is one of the most culturally, racially, and economically diverse nations on the planet, with an economic landscape that reflects this diversity in every industry, company and working individual.

In 1998, legislators passed the Employment Equity Act (EEA), No. 55, to guarantee that everyone in South Africa has equal opportunity and fair treatment at work. The act protects employees and their rights from discrimination by the employer and ensures equal pay for equal work regardless of their demographics, such as age, gender, and race.

In 1995 a law was passed that strengthens equal treatment legislation in South Africa. This law is called the Labour Relations (LRA) Act 66, purposed to regulate the temporary employment industry and the relationship between outsourcing agencies like MASA, their employees and the clients outsourcing to meet their needs.

The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) 75 of 1997 also applies to temporary employment services, focusing on securing temporary and permanent employees’ accurate documentation and remuneration.

Essentially, if you are looking to outsource your staff to a temporary or permanent employment specialist, it is essential to understand how equal treatment legislation affects your decision to outsource.

Knowing the rights of temporary employees and the roles of your outsourcing partner and your company will ensure that you maximise the potential of your workforce while maintaining fair and equal employment practices.

This article examines the Employment Equity Act alongside the Labour Relations Act and the supporting Basic Conditions of Employment Act, and discusses the impact of equal treatment legislation on your staff outsourcing solution.

 

If you are seeking more urgent counsel in regards to staff outsourcing, you can contact MASA to speak to South Africa’s leading experts in the employment space.

The Employment Equity Act

 

Employment Equity Act (EEA), No. 55 is the law that promotes equity in the workplace, ensures that all employees receive equal opportunities and that employees are treated fairly by their employers.

The law also prohibits employers from discriminating against their workers, either directly or indirectly, via employment policy or practice based on race, religion, gender non-conformity, nationality origin or political opinion.

 

The purpose of the EEA is to achieve equity in the workplace by:

• Developing fair treatment and equal opportunity, as well as combating all forms of unlawful prejudice.
• Enforcing affirmative action policies to compensate for disadvantages in employment that certain categories of people (such as black individuals, women, or persons with disabilities) have suffered so that they are equally represented in all occupational sectors and levels throughout the workforce.
• The law applies to all workers and employers, except for the South African National Defence Force, National Intelligence Agency, and South African Secret Services.

 

What is your responsibility as the employer to ensure that the EEA is being implemented? 

 

A designated employer must prepare and implement a plan to achieve employment equity, which must:

• have objectives for each year of the plan,
• include affirmative action measures,
• have numerical goals for achieving equitable representation,
• have a timetable for each year,
• have internal monitoring and evaluation procedures, including internal dispute resolution mechanisms, and
• identify persons, including senior managers, to monitor and implement the plan.

 

Does the EEA apply to you as a staff outsourcing client?

 

To understand whether the Employment Equity Act applies to you as an outsourcing client, we must first understand what a “designated employer” is. To do this, let’s move on to the Labour Relations Act.

 

The Labour Relations Act

 

The Labour Relations Act (LRA) Act 66 of 1995 outlines who exactly is the employer of a temporary employee. To put it simply, the outsourcing agency, or the one providing the temporary employment services, is considered the designated employer as long:

 

• the work is not longer than three months
• the employee earns under the minimum threshold of R211,596.30 per annum

 

If the employee earns above this threshold, or the work they are hired for continues after three months or for an indefinite period, the client is deemed the designated employee.

These factors ensure that temporary employees are hired for work that is indeed temporary. It also ensures that if temp hires go beyond the pay grade and duration period of their temporary position, they are adequately compensated and treated equally like permanent employees.

 

So, back to our initial question:

 

Does the EEA apply to you as a staff outsourcing client?

 

Simple answer: Yes, it does.

Where an outsourcing agency commits an act of unfair discrimination on the express or implied instructions of a client, both the agency and the client are jointly and severally liable.

The employee may institute proceedings against the outsourcing agency, the client, or both, where there is joint and several liability or the employee (earning below the threshold) is deemed a designated employee of the client.

Both the outsourcing agency and you as the client must ensure that the fundamental rights of the temporary employee are upheld. Clients are expected to hold outsourcing agencies to a high standard when managing temporary employees, which is why it is essential to partner with a trusted outsourced service provider.

 

Reasons to partner with a trusted outsourcing agency

 

Staff outsourcing is an empowering way for your company to gain qualified employees on a temporary or permanent basis according to your needs. When outsourcing temporary employment specifically, you have fewer obligations to uphold as a client, such as equal access to benefits.

However, equal treatment legislation still applies to you as a client through joint and several liabilities, so it is important that you partner with the right agency that knows how best to support your business needs while ensuring equal employment practices across all temporary hires.

 

There are many vital points to check before you trust a staff outsourcing agency:

• They have extensive experience in staff sourcing and employment
• They have a proven track record of hiring quality temporary staff that meet equal treatment legislation requirements and fit your culture
• They will be accountable to provide you with the best service delivery possible
• They will handle the documentation of the employee, such as written particulars
• They have extensive risk management protocols in place, including liability cover

 

A leading outsourcing agency like MASA goes beyond the status quo to uphold equal treatment legislation and protect clients from unnecessary legal issues.

As a client, you can rest assured that all employee terms of engagement are aligned with the latest changes in legislation and that you have the expertise of our specialists on your side for any legal concerns that you may have.

 

We indemnify and hold clients harmless against claims and costs of any nature arising out of a contravention by the Agency of the provisions contained in:

• section 198(4) of the LRA
• section 82 of the BCE
• section 52 of the EEA

 

At MASA, we are also specialists in human resources and industrial relations administration. We handle everything from candidate vetting, site administration and payslip delivery to payroll and accounts, CCMA attendance, and dismissals.

 

Are you getting equal outsourcing services to this?

 

Ultimately, equal treatment legislation is in place to protect both you as the client and your temporary employees. It is up to outsourcing agencies such as MASA to help you understand equal treatment legislation and how it impacts staff outsourcing sourcing clients like yourself.

By partnering with an expert outsourcing agency, you can effectively manage equal treatment practices across your current and future temporary employees and ensure equal treatment compliance in your staff outsourcing journey.

Contact MASA to leverage the highest level of staff outsourcing services and bring the specialised skills, knowledge and expertise that will give your company the competitive advantage.

Knowledge is power, and there is always something new you can learn to stay ahead in your industry. Check out our blog for more value-packed reads, or talk to us directly for consultation with trusted experts in the employment space.

 

Outsourced human resources (HR) and industrial relations (IR) services are used by blue-chip multinational corporations globally. There are multiple reasons for this, which we will discuss in this article. One crucial motivation for most companies is that top staffing agencies offer on-demand expertise in these areas, so you don’t need to spend the time or additional resources on it yourself.

The benefits of outsourcing HR and IR are especially significant during times of economic uncertainty and the various challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Companies across the globe are facing pressures to cut down their costs as much as possible by streamlining HR and IR operations.

A survey by Deloitte showed that 78% of companies feel positive about their outsourcing relationship with staffing agencies. Leveraging the outsourced HR and IR services that top staffing agencies like MASA offers is a powerful way to reduce pressure on the company, maintain a steady flow of revenue and reduce operational costs over time.

As a preferred partner for outsourced human resources and industrial relations, we have learned that the most successful blue-chip companies share this empowering trait:

They all have a broad outlook towards the future.

From the outside looking in, outsourcing your HR and IR may seem like an unnecessary expense. However, when you connect with an experienced, versatile and industry-leading agency, it becomes significantly clearer that the short and long-term benefits of outsourcing HR and IR operations far outweigh the initial costs.

This fact is why we are seeing an increase in the number of companies outsourcing their HR, with over 60% of South African companies looking to human resource outsourcing to meet their transactional and transformational HR and skills needs.

Ultimately, the need for expertly managed human resources is growing rapidly, with blue-chip companies leading the way to find the most efficient and cost-effective methods to thrive in today’s economy. So without further ado, let us explore MASA’s HR and IR services and why we are the preferred staffing agency for top companies.

Offering a superior level of service

MASA is one of the leading staffing agencies providing comprehensive outsourced human resources and industrial relations solutions to blue-chip multinationals across a wide range of industries. We conduct in-house management of 12,000 unique payroll transactions monthly, ensuring that we have all bases covered when it comes to managing your company’s finances.

We structure our services to ensure ROI and tailor our solution to serve any business – whether you need help with transactional, transformational or compliance challenges. MASA provides the complete service for any HR-related tasks from strategy to payroll and all HR processes, ensuring that your company is always in safe hands.

Partnering with us means you gain expert counsel and assistance in managing the challenging and often complex field of collective bargaining trade union liaison, strike management, disciplinaries and CCMA representation.

Our company is also well known for our award-winning customer service standards – we are an ISO certified agency committed to providing the highest level of care in line with international quality standards.

Innovating the process

When asked about innovation, 76% of companies encouraged outsourcing agencies to innovate. The reasoning is simple: no two businesses are the same. While most outsourcing agencies are reactive, MASA takes a proactive approach to optimise and streamline your HR and IR operations.

We provide a unique solution, designed and managed by market-leading HR andIR experts, using the best people to develop the optimum outcome, no matter the complexity or size of the task.

MASA always strives to stay at the forefront of the industry and offer a personalised approach that will ensure we meet your KPI’s at every level of business. We see this as a winning combination and why we are such an attractive outsourcing partner for blue-chip companies.

Further benefits of outsourcing HR to MASA

The main benefit of outsourcing your HR and IR management to MASA is that we take care of all the tasks involved in this department, allowing you to focus on the core of your business and bring in more revenue.

One of the most significant drawbacks for employers is a lack of quality when outsourcing. As an established staffing agency with an extensive network of regional offices, MASA can guarantee a higher quality of staff and service than most outsourcing agencies through rigorous vetting, training and tested hiring strategies.

Our staffing services include recruitment, selection processes and assessments for any role in your company which will help you find the most qualified candidates faster than ever before. MASA is committed to providing ongoing training, so your outsourced staff members continue developing throughout their employment period.

We also deliver superior ROI compared to hiring in-house by driving down overall costs through improved HR management (reducing errors and ensuring compliance), cutting out the need for expensive office space, and reducing overheads.

We have a proven track record in delivering outsourced Human Resources and Industrial Relations solutions to some of South Africa’s largest companies, helping them streamline their operations, improve their bottom line and broaden their businesses.

Taking the next steps

Ultimately, the reasons are clear why blue-chip entities in South Africa and across the globe partner with outsourcing agencies like MASA. You can gain a significant competitive edge from collaborating with a specialist in human resources and industrial relations. We are here to provide a superior service to forward-thinking companies with an eye on the future.

If you are looking to outsource your HR and IR operations, contact MASA to begin your journey to a more efficient and streamlined business. You can also explore the rest of our website for a comprehensive look at our range of services and what we can do for you.

Payroll can be a complicated process that requires considerable time and effort, not to mention the expertise of someone who knows what they are doing. The payroll market has seen significant growth in recent years as companies become more aware of the benefits of outsourcing their payroll services.

While not always the easiest option to take, payroll outsourcing can be a powerful solution for companies that need help with payroll administration or want relief from the stress it brings. Outsourcing your payroll provides several benefits that can help your company become more efficient and competitive, as well as give your employees peace of mind.

This article will discuss the top seven advantages of payroll outsourcing and how your company can benefit from outsourcing its payroll responsibilities.

 

What are outsourced payroll services?

When your company outsources payroll, it takes on a solution where payroll specialists do a part or all of the work. You will receive outsourced payroll services, which means you outsource specific tasks to an outside company that specialises in this area.

Payroll is a professional and dedicated division of MASA, and our in-house specialists administer an excess of 12,000 worldwide payroll transactions monthly. Our outsourced payroll services in South Africa are focused on essential tasks, and we provide a cost-effective, enterprise-grade service that includes:

• Payroll Administration
• Capturing and reporting on leave and absenteeism
• Transfer of salaries and wages to employees
• Preparation, print and delivery of payslips
• Customised payroll reports for your business
• Ensuring statutory compliance by monthly preparation of the monthly EMP201: PAYE, UIF, COID, SDL, Union, bargaining council, garnishee and pension/provident fund deductions and payment to relevant bodies
• Preparation and submission of EMP501 and annual IRP5
• Assistance with all payroll related queries

By outsourcing payroll to MASA, you can rest assured that we can handle all aspects of the entire process and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. Our experienced team comprises client-first, operationally minded payroll specialists who bring their combined skills and experience to every client relationship.

Advantages of outsourcing your payroll

The objective of payroll outsourcing, like with any outsourced services, is maximising efficiencies. Payroll outsourcing is beneficial because it allows companies to focus on their core business activities while specialists handle the rest.

Rather than getting bogged down with administrative work like payroll processing, your company can double-down on its efforts and put more of its attention towards achieving business growth. Outsourced payroll services can bring significant advantages to your company, so let us explore seven of the most empowering ones.

Workload reduction

Outsourcing your payroll services means reducing the workload on internal staff and allowing them to focus on other important tasks that could benefit your business. It takes away some pressure from overworked employees who may be bogged down with administrative work like processing salaries and paying employees.

Payroll outsourcing also has a positive impact on staff morale because they can focus their attention and energy on more high-level work that contributes to achieving company KPI’s and objectives. It’s a win-win for both employers and employees.

Cost savings

Payroll processing can be costly because companies have to pay more for an employee or department with the necessary skills and experience. By outsourcing your payroll, your company can save money by utilising quality services from qualified experts on a flexible basis.

Payroll outsourcing cuts down on overheads, helping your company save money on things like office space and equipment, payroll processing software, internal administrative staff and more.

Improved accuracy of data

The continued exponential growth in technological innovation requires companies to remain at the forefront of their industries. Outsourcing payroll operations has proven to be an effective strategy for teams nationally and internationally because it provides flexibility and access to cutting-edge technology as and when needed.

Outsourced payroll services help improve the quality of information being processed by providing a more accurate view of what needs to be done at each step to complete all tasks effectively. This also ensures that all required documents are in place and that there is no room for human error, which can considerably impact the accuracy of your accounting information.

Risk protection

By outsourcing payroll services, you can mitigate risks because MASA will ensure that all statutory requirements are met for both employees and the company. Payroll outsourcing reduces exposure to various risk factors like litigation, fines and penalties, and damage to reputation due to non-compliance with laws governing compliance issues.

Data security is an essential part of any payroll process, and outsourcing to an agency like MASA reduces exposure to computer viruses and hackers and data theft.

Expert workflow

MASA’s workflow is based on ISO and international best practices, and our payroll processes rely on efficient mechanisms to capture essential salary information from employees on a timely basis. Outsourcing your payroll ensures that your company’s data will be captured and reported regularly, giving you a more accurate view of financial performance.

Payroll outsourcing also provides timely delivery of management accounts to key stakeholders, which is beneficial for the business because it allows them to make crucial decisions based on reliable data.

Flexibility

Payroll outsourcing provides flexibility because MASA will develop a payroll solution specific to your business requirements so you can achieve your desired results. Your company gains access to cutting-edge technology and services as and when needed, bringing a sense of security and peace of mind that you will never be left behind during challenging moments.

Ultimately, payroll outsourcing offers a wide range of payroll solutions to suit your business needs and budget. This flexibility allows you to achieve company goals more efficiently and effectively without worrying about administrative tasks like payroll management or compliance issues that could impact profitability.

Expert management

Outsourcing your payroll provides you with access to a team of highly skilled professionals whose primary focus is to provide the best possible payroll service.

Your company gains access to on-site payroll administration and expert paycheck management services, which reduces your exposure to risk factors like litigation fines and penalties and damage to reputation due to non-compliance with laws governing compliance issues.

At MASA, we don’t miss pay runs or fail to resolve queries immediately. We are acutely aware that non-payments, late payments, errors and unresolved issues impact heavily on our staff and our clients and work to complete all payroll processes correctly and on time, every time.

Putting the power in your hands

Outsourcing your payroll offers the competitive edge that your company may need to survive and thrive during these times of economic uncertainty. It gives you the power to focus on your core business, knowing you have a trusted payroll partner to help you achieve your goals.

MASA has an extensive network of regional offices that allow us to operate with unmatched efficiency both nationally and internationally. If you are looking to outsource your payroll, we are the preferred payroll specialists ready to empower your company through our expert services.

You can visit our website for more information and contact MASA for your payroll outsourcing needs.

Staffing solutions are a core part of any business, which is why 59% of worldwide companies use outsourcing to reduce expenses. Effective outsourcing allows businesses to lower overhead costs, expand outwards, have greater focus, and improve service quality – all of which lead to a healthier bottom line.

Essentially, you need qualified and skilled individuals to get the job done, and if you don’t have them on your team internally, outsourcing is your best bet. But with so many staffing agencies out there, how do you know which one will be right for you?

In this article, we’ll explore three benefits of expert staffing solutions that Measured Ability South Africa (MASA) offers companies.

Cost Saving

Through economies of scale, an outsourced service provider like MASA can run a more cost-effective staffing operation than an in-house process by leveraging expert staffing providers, administrators, HR & IR practitioners, and more.

Around 70% of businesses surveyed by Deloitte say they use outsourcing as a cost-cutting tool. We have geared every component of our outsourcing solution towards efficiency and cost-effectiveness, absorbing the vital costs for clients at every step of the way.

With an operationally-minded and entrepreneurial mindset, you can rest assured that our team provides only the most necessary services – minimising budget wastage and maximising every rand you invest in the staffing process.

We tailor each staffing solution to fit our client’s unique needs, covering essential costs, tasks and processes such as:

Payroll

Payroll processing is a core business process that can be time-consuming and laborious, resulting in lost productivity and money wasted if you’re relying on inefficient or outdated methods.

By outsourcing your payroll, you can take a significant load off your business and free up precious time, allowing you to focus on more strategic tasks during the staffing process.

Our payroll services cater for:

• Staffing required (e.g. Accountant, financial manager, bookkeeping HOD, payroll HOD)
• Software and licensing (e.g. DBIT payroll, Microsoft, Pastel accounting, Sophos anti-virus, software support)
• Hardware (e.g. Server, laptops, VoIP phones, hardware support photocopier)
• Ops Cost (e.g. Phone line rentals, payslips, printing, bank charges, EFT fees, rental, electricity, landlord costs, repairs and maintenance, etc.)

By looking at the total time spent on in-house payroll management each pay period compared with outsourcing, it’s easy to see why so many companies are choosing a more professional, hands-on staffing solution.

Daily Operation

It may seem counter-intuitive to outsource your company’s daily operations, but this is a powerful investment that pays dividends over time. In the long term, delegating these tasks to MASA saves you money and results in even better outcomes for your company.

We handle daily operations such as:

• Staffing required: Operations manager, recruitment personnel, site managers, ops dispatch drivers, nightshift drivers.
• Vehicle instalment, repairs and maintenance, fuel, insurance. Criminal checks, PPE issue and return, timesheet administration, printing and photocopying.
• Hardware and software support, purchase and licensing; laptops and photocopier.
• Rental, electricity, landlord costs, repairs and maintenance
• Recruitment criminal checks, advertising, vetting

Companies can focus more budget and resources on improving their offerings with these payroll costs, daily operational costs, and additional costs handled. Also, MASA is not subject to costly corporate head-office structures. What you pay us is what we re-invest in your site through infrastructural and operational spending.

Workload Reduction

One of the core reasons most companies outsource is to take the load off and reduce pressure on an operational end. An internal team or workforce has its limits, so companies can significantly reduce workload and boost productivity by outsourcing to an expert staffing agency.

MASA structures operations through innovative, customisable workflow processes based on international best practices. The massive technological advances of today are accelerating the pace of business, and outsourcing is the only solution that provides the flexibility to contend in the modern global arena.

Further Cost Savings and Work Load Reduction

MASA also absorbs the costs and tasks centred on:

• Human Resources and Industrial Relations: Full recruitment process, vetting, site administration, dismissals, CCMA attendance and liability.
• Risk management: Reduced liabilities – Contractual, CCMA, insurances, strikes.
• Administration: VAT, PAYE, SDL, leave pay, sick leave, PPH, council levies/returns and provident funds, loans (ad-hoc, weekly, monthly salary payouts)

As good as your team is, not every member has highly specialised knowledge in their field. Outsourcing your staffing can ensure that you get trusted experts on the job to complete specified tasks and take that extra workload off your business.

Risk Mitigation

MASA’s vetting process is fully compliant with current legislation in South Africa. We use a rigorous screening procedure for all our staff members across all technical areas of expertise needed by companies today. Our team works hard on this groundwork so your business can focus on its core competencies and reduce the inherent risk involved in staffing.

By hiring the wrong person, you are exposing your business to legal repercussions, fines, or even closure. Partnering with a professional staffing agency can also dramatically reduce loss through theft and fraud, due to the thorough vetting procedures implemented by our team of experts.

Our vetting process is fully compliant with current legislation in South Africa. We use a rigorous screening procedure for all our staff members across all technical areas of expertise needed by companies today. MASA’s critical points of risk mitigation include:

• Insurances

• Indemnification

• On-site risk management

• Theft and stock loss

We also leverage HR and IR administration specialists to ensure that your company is fully compliant with legislation. Companies can draw on our risk management and insurance expertise for advice and guidance to mitigate risk exposure as much as possible.

The smart staffing solution

MASA’s staffing solutions in South Africa is a powerful and unique one chosen by forward-thinking companies looking to gain an edge. We are the ideal staffing agency to partner with for any company looking to reduce costs and workload while increasing productivity.

MASA offers a personalised staffing solution that empowers businesses of all kinds. Our constant innovation and a drive to maintain the best practices worldwide make us uniquely qualified as a leading staffing agency.

Contact MASA today to learn more about our staffing services and begin developing the best solution for your needs.