New: employee surveys & training registers

3 Apr 2024
Instantly create a survey from the services menu

We bring you a fast and easy way to find out if employees want to have a braai for year-end or go ten pin bowling. Introducing surveys. Simply give it a title, description, select the employees, add some questions and send.

Want a more detailed survey with labour related work satisfaction questions? Create what your business and HR department requires. Free.

Also added at no cost to you: an easy way to keep track of all employee training. External or on the job. Simplifying your skills development levy claims.

Happy to cut the red tape for you.
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