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Softline VIP secures second place in Deloitte Best Company to Work For Survey


Johannesburg, 16 Oct 2012
Softline VIP HR Director, Anja Hartman-Weitz.
Softline VIP HR Director, Anja Hartman-Weitz.

Celebrating success is one of the elements that underpins the work culture at Softline VIP, a recognised payroll and HR solutions provider that is part of the Sage Group.

The company placed first in the recent Deloitte Best Company to Work For Survey's business and professional services category for a second year running, in addition to clinching second place in the medium company category (301-2 500 full time employees) for the third year running.

"We firmly believe that celebration sparks a passion to succeed in our employees," says Softline VIP HR Director, Anja Hartman-Weitz.

The annual 'Deloitte Best Company to Work For Survey' continually provides unbiased insight as to what employees think of their employer. The survey is conducted by a third party that provides an opportunity for employees to anonymously rate their employer, effectively acting as an annual dipstick to identify practices and strategies that will ensure continued improvement.

Hartman-Weitz explains that the feedback forms a crucial part of the company's human capital strategy that aims to channel its energy and efforts in the right direction. "At Softline VIP, we pride ourselves on our strong 'people focus' in addition to our relentless 'client focus' that is centred on the delivery of extraordinary customer service. These two aspects have a strong link and are two of the six critical success factors that underpin our strategy at Softline VIP."

Maintaining a strong employee brand is of paramount importance, as it inevitably shines through to Softline VIP's clients who love the company's employees. "We participate in the annual survey, not to compare ourselves against others, but to identify and address areas where we can improve. It ultimately places Softline VIP in a position where we can attract and retain scarce human resources in a very competitive market," says Hartman-Weitz.

Participating in the survey for the fourth year running has provided Softline VIP with some invaluable input. "I don't believe in quick fixes and our continued involvement in the survey only underscores our commitment to a comprehensive human capital strategy. We strive to create happy, loyal and motivated employees who celebrate the success of our business, and that is why the Deloitte Best Company to Work For Survey forms part of our strategy," concludes Hartman-Weitz.

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Softline VIP

Softline VIP is a leading supplier of payroll and human resource management solutions in South Africa, Namibia and Botswana. Coupled with an extensive service offering, Softline VIP is the only payroll and HR solution geared to meet the challenges of the modern payroll office. The VIP Products are synonymous with ease of use, stability and reliability, with the flexibility to cater to the unique needs of every client. VIP promises long-term sustainability over and above legislative compliance. VIP understands the human resources and payroll environment and offers the client peace of mind by providing a total solution.

Softline VIP achieved an overall fourth place in the top 10 for medium businesses in the Deloitte Best Company to Work For Survey 2009, and a second place in the industry category "business and professional services". Softline VIP also emerged one of 48 participants out of an overall 98 to score above the standard of excellence threshold of more than 75%.

Softline VIP products include:

VIP Premier - Softline VIP also supplies leading technology to service large and corporate clients. VIP Premier is geared towards increasing the functionality of payroll systems and provides an uncomplicated solution for medium to large organisations. One of the key features of this product is that it is quick to implement in comparison to similar solutions. Meeting the needs of any payroll office and supplying the most suitable solution is important for Softline VIP as it strives to ensure practical solutions for all users. Its products are easy to use and reliable and the information produced is accurate and complies with all statutory requirements.

VIP Classic - VIP Classic is the perfect solution for clients with bigger operations than the one-man business. VIP Classic provides the same flexibility as larger systems but is aimed at the small to medium sector. This software offers a total solution to users.

VIP Essentials - VIP Essentials is geared to small businesses and contains the same ease of use and stability of all VIP's products. VIP Essentials is an affordable product making it an ideal solution for the small business paying less than 30 employees.

Softline has a solid track record of profitability and cash generation. The group delivers quality accounting, payroll and CRM software solutions that improve the efficiencies of businesses around the world.

Softline

Softline is a leading provider of business software and related services. Founded in 1988 by Ivan Epstein, Alan Osrin and Steven Cohen, Softline was established during the formative years of the business software industry. While Softline's heritage is in the SME market, the group also offers expertise and solutions that meet the needs of specific industries and larger organisations. In 2003, Softline was acquired by The Sage Group, a FTSE 100 company. Softline has a solid track record offering customers local expertise backed by the global Sage brand. The group delivers quality software solutions to make customers' business lives easier.

The Sage Group

The Sage Group is a leading global supplier of business management software and related products and services, principally for small to medium-sized enterprises. Formed in 1981, Sage was floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1989. Sage has 6.3 million customers and 13 600 employees worldwide. It operates in over 24 countries covering the UK, Europe, North America, South Africa, Australia, India and China. For further information, please visit www.sage.com.

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