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By Maurice-Johan Pieterse | Head of Employee Benefits | The People Company   In boardrooms across South Africa, employee benefits are often discussed as a cost. A percentage of payroll. A budget item. An overhead that needs to be reviewed, challenged and justified...

Written by Maurice-Johan Pieterse – Head: TPC Employee Benefits We often hear that a mother’s love knows no bounds. It’s constant, unwavering, and deeply rooted in care – showing up in ways both big and small, especially when it matters most. While the workplace may...

Authored by Maurice-Johan Pieterse — Manager, TPC Employee Benefits It feels like just the other day we were welcoming a new year—setting goals, feeling optimistic, and gaining momentum as the months began to unfold. For many of us, the year started on a positive...

Over the past few weeks, our offices have become noticeably busier again—with a clear influx of two-pot withdrawal queries and claims as the new tax year kicked off on 1 March 2026. This renewed activity highlights just how relevant and relied upon the system has...

March is more than another month on the calendar. For employers and employees alike, it serves as a natural checkpoint to revisit two critical pillars of financial wellbeing: group risk benefits and retirement funding. Both are typically established with the best...

Spring arrives with an instinct for renewal. It’s a season of fresh energy, prompting us to open the windows, clear out the clutter, and create space for what’s important. We apply this logic to our homes and our personal goals, but what about our professional...

Women’s health issues can be impacted both in terms of absenteeism and performance, and can include:  Menstrual Health and Conditions, which can include Painful periods / Endometriosis/ Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Mental Health:  Anxiety and depression, which can be...

Employee benefits are among the most significant investments a company makes in its workforce—but are they truly benefiting employees, or have they become a generic, tick-box exercise? As South Africa’s economic, legislative, and demographic landscapes evolve, it’s...