Insights from our Africa HR Solutions experts
Grant Geraghty
Head of Client Relationships
Africa HR Solutions
Mauritius
Grant Geraghty is a trusted HR and payroll compliance specialist with extensive experience across Africa. With a background in economics and payroll administration, he helps organisations navigate local regulations and streamline their expansion strategies on the continent.
Working hours across Africa
Working hours across Africa differ significantly from one country to another, shaped by national labour laws, sector-specific rules, and a large informal economy. This guide breaks down standard working hours across all 54 African countries and explains what employers need to know when hiring compliantly.
Ramadan 2026 & Business in Africa: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Ramadan 2026 will bring temporary but meaningful changes to business operations across North and West Africa. From reduced government office hours and banking limitations to shifts in consumer behaviour and meeting productivity, unprepared companies risk delays and disruption. This guide outlines what employers should expect during Ramadan and how to plan proactively to keep operations, payroll, and timelines on track.
Managing Maternity and Paternity Leave in Cameroon: What Employers Must Know
Managing maternity and paternity leave in Cameroon requires a clear understanding of local labour laws, employee protections, and social security benefits. This practical guide outlines maternity leave entitlements, benefit payments, medical care obligations, and workplace protections for pregnant employees, helping employers remain compliant while supporting working parents.
Global Payroll Association Magazine 2026: Issue 20
In issue 20 of GPA 04:05, Grant Geraghty breaks down the new Egyptian labour law, highlighting key changes and what employers need to prepare for as the new regulations take effect.
What the New Egyptian Labour Law Means for Maternity & Paternity Leave
Egypt’s updated Labour Law introduces important changes to maternity and paternity leave, breastfeeding rights, childcare benefits, and employee protections. This guide breaks down the new legal requirements, employer obligations, and practical considerations for businesses operating in or expanding to Egypt, helping you stay compliant.
Why is local onboarding on the rise across Africa, and what are the implications for global businesses in Africa?
Local onboarding is reshaping how global businesses operate across Africa. Based on 13 years of workforce data across 46+ countries, Africa HR Solutions explores why organisations are prioritising local talent and how expatriate roles are evolving.
Probation Periods across 50+ African Countries: An Employer’s Guide
Africa’s FMCG sector presents strong expansion opportunities, driven by population growth, urbanisation, and rising consumer demand across key markets.
Managing Maternity and Paternity Leave in Senegal: What Employers Must Know
Why do so many companies choose January to switch Employer of Record providers? From fresh budgets and updated compliance rules to new market expansion goals, the New Year offers a smart, low-disruption window for change.
Work permits across 54 African countries in 2026
Navigating work permits across Africa’s 54+ countries can feel complex, with each nation imposing unique rules, documentation and approval processes. This guide summarises the main employment authorisation routes and ongoing changes, helping employers and foreign workers understand what to expect before applying and ensuring applications remain compliant in 2026.
South Africa Parental Leave Constitutional Court Decision: What are the implications for companies expanding to South Africa?
Employee well-being starts with fair, transparent pay. In this article, we delve into how an Employer of Record supports your people and helps you keep top talent when you are expanding your business in Africa.
The Rising Priority of Employee Well-Being & How an EOR Can Help You Keep Your Best People
Employee well-being starts with fair, transparent pay. In this article, we delve into how an Employer of Record supports your people and helps you keep top talent when you are expanding your business in Africa.
[RESOURCE ARTICLE] Public holidays across 50+ African countries 2026
Stay ahead of your 2026 workforce planning with this complete list of public holidays across 50+ African countries. From North to Southern Africa, each country observes its own official and cultural holidays. This guide helps employers plan smarter and ensure compliance no matter where your business thrives in Africa.