South Africa, Feb. 4 -- For businesses to stay competitive, they must understand and adapt to these shifts.

Here are some key HR and payroll trends that South African companies should be aware of, helping them streamline operations, enhance employee experience, and ultimately, drive business growth.

1. Automation and AI take over mundane tasks

Imagine a world where payroll professionals no longer spend hours on data entry or repetitive calculations. Thanks to AI-powered processes, that future is already here. Automation is freeing up time by handling the routine tasks that once bogged down HR and payroll departments.

Meanwhile, AI-driven tools are going beyond basics by forecasting payroll costs, detecting fraud, and personalising emp...