Leaked recordings from the NEC meeting indicate party treasurer Paul Mashatile has proposed the staff cut. Somfy creates work-from-home playlists, Google reopens offices, and permanent UK jobs are on the rise.
Asked how she landed the nickname, Brigitte says it all began when she was at Massmart. The report states that companies train and develop junior staff with a focus on the 4IR.
Wamly’s Francois De Wet says that the way organisations source, hire and recruit is outdated.
Mercer’s Ravin Jesuthasan shared how to incorporate HR metrics in financial reporting.
Vodacom’s Jorge Mendes says pandemic job losses mean that access is more critical than ever.
More than 150,000 South African workers are now owners of the companies they work for.
Dimension Data strives to help businesses understand how HXM is a product of design, not default. Jan will remain on the board as a non-executive director once he has stepped down as CEO
The samples will be sent to the National Control Laboratory for quality assurance.
The group’s area senior HR director for the Middle East and Africa pens his thoughts on the new remote work era. A study shows 53 percent of SA’s workforce are threatened by risk of job automation.
HR needs to provide experts with collateral to report on loss of earnings for injured employees.
Findings reveal cloud spending is up and has not been hampered by the ongoing crisis. The programme is aimed at creating jobs for unemployed youth, and also offers training.
The online booking system will help reduce multiple visits to offices and long queues.
Nedbank announced the board changes to shareholders on 26 April.
Workplace whistle-blowers aren’t a business liability, but a window to the organisation’s soul.
Transforming core people processes can help SA industry leapfrog growth during recession, say technologists. The rest of South Africa’s 500,000 health workers can now get their Covid-19 vaccinations.
Study shows more than 25 percent remote workers had personally experienced a cyberattack.
Mango Airlines will not be able to operate flights in three weeks time.
The speakers revealed how HR professionals can use employee experience to overcome staff fatigue A list of the top 10 HR Indaba winners sponsored by partners Mercer Africa and Workday. Jasmin says the company has put a huge focus on helping people feel connected when working remotely. CHRO SA interviewed Donna Alum to discuss HR issues in Uganda, and her journey in HR. Webinar tackles some HR headaches and how to thrive in the workplace.
Thuli Madonsela has urged the government not to stop Covid-19 social relief grants. The health minister wants provincial departments to prioritise filling vacant hospital CEO posts. Henley’s Jon Foster-Pedley explored how leaders have had to change how they manage people.
CHRO South Africa webinar reveals how HR guided the JSE into a changed world of work.
The day pays homage to the industries creating 29.5 million jobs worldwide. Mahindra South Africa has opened the doors of its new training centre in Centurion.
Rand Water employees are preparing to down tools on April 21 over a dispute. Daniel Mminele is leaving Absa after 16 months as the chief executive officer. Changes caused by Covid-19 have rapidly shifted what home buyers perceive as priority features. Steven realised at an early age that there wasn’t a much better feeling in the world than helping people grow. SARS says it is overwhelmed at the number of applications it has received.
Alexander Forbes’s Myrna Sachs says the evidence is there that lasting Covid-19 systems exist. The government has announced that the vaccination booking site will go live for over-60s.
Thomas’s appointment takes the business rescue process of SAA one step closer to completion. A notice sent out to staff said SABS is currently contemplating reducing its headcount. The SAP HR director says offices won't be the same after Covid-19. Ericsson believes organisations can gain enormously from encouraging a work-life balance for their employees. According to President Cyril Ramaphosa, most of the jobs created went to previously unemployed youth. Xpatweb’s survey highlights the most in demand scarce skills in the country.
The video recruitment platform showcased the benefits of integrating virtual and real-world interactions. Old Mutual has implemented Workday HCM to help fundamentally change its relationship with its employees.
AWS has embarked on projects aimed at enhancing skills and diversity among small businesses in SA. Discovery’s Tswelo Kodisang presented a case study on how AI has transformed the company’s people function. Sharon says belonging is about being able to bring your true self to work and thrive. The dtic says the growing local business process services sector is evidence of what SA has to offer. The dtic says the growing local business process services sector is evidence of what SA has to offer.
Hopeful candidates for the positions on offer are required to submit a video along with their CV. Some professions are more susceptible to cyberattacks than others, a Kaspersky study has found. Anzisha Prize’s Josh Adler says young African entrepreneurs are exceptional at creating jobs for other youth. WEF’s Saadia Zahidi says leaders have an opportunity to build more gender-equal economies.
Mongezi has almost three decades of experience in the electricity industry. Job losses and salary cuts propel individuals to look for side hustles, according to research by Game. Romain joins the global online classifieds business OLX Group from Airbnb, and previously Amazon. If the global financial crisis was the mock exam, Covid-19 presented the real test for HR leaders, says Shyless. The Globeleq senior HR manager believes there is synchronicity between renewable energy and D&I. The pilots want to be retrenched by no later than 15 April, and have their remuneration paid. SARS has received an additional R3 billion to enhance IT expertise and research skills. The Absa and the Amdec Group project will also create future retail and hospitality jobs
Mental health, emotional wellbeing, and financial fitness are interlinked, panellists told the audience. Generational shifts mean ESG is becoming more important to the sustainability of an organisation. Panellists reveal the biggest stumbling block to agility is the unwillingness of organisations to change. Top people executives discussed remote working and borderless employment models in the wake of Covid-19. Massive disruptions in the learning space mean that HR needs to up its game. It’s time to cultivate belonging for people working from home, according to leading HR professionals. Ethical leadership is difficult in a society plagued by corruption said HR professionals at the 2021 HR Indaba. CHROs discuss ways to help navigate retrenchments while supporting HR functions, leaders, and line managers. The workforce of the future needs to be agile to survive, said panellists in an HR Indaba Online Impact Session. Performance expert Richard Sutton says the discomfort we’re living with can be a tool for success.
The hotly anticipated HR Indaba Online kicks off tomorrow – don’t miss out on a full day of FREE learning.
Cotlands is spearheading online ECD training aimed at providing an Early Childhood Practitioner qualification. A report says Covid-19 has forced many workers to rethink their careers and futures. It is also why Brigitte won awards for Transformation & Empowerment and Talent Management at the 2020 CHRO Awards. Microsoft's Colin Erasmus says successfully navigating the future requires collaboration with employees. Join Momentum’s Emda Fourie as she dives into managing the financial stress triggered by the uncertainty of Covid-19. Join Julia Modise and other HR leaders on getting through retrenchment. Nando’s will be giving away 300 vouchers to the most active participants at the HR Indaba Online. Energy projects worth R45 billion to employ thousands and end load-shedding. Events and publishing company BlackBark Productions has joined the HR Indaba Network. Join Tantaswa Fubu in a conversation about the impact of remote working on culture at the upcoming HR Indaba Online. Consultancy business Yellowseed has signed up for the HR Indaba Network. Employer Branding Africa’s Celeste Sirin revealed why your EVP has become critical for talent management. Covid-19 related job cuts and working from home have reduced office space needs for many companies. Oracle HCM Cloud's Yazad Dalal calls for equal opportunity for all, post-Covid-19. Shirley Zinn, Tsholofelo Molefe and Abey Kgotle discuss HR’s role in helping companies to do the right thing. Over 260, 000 employers have received payments from UIF. Nicola Kleyn will reveal insights on how to approach the new world of learning at HR Indaba Online. Youth employment stimulus was used to create jobs in basic education. Unilever’s Mechell Chetty will discuss best practices for hiring and talent management beyond borders. E-learning solutions company Lesson Desk has signed up for the HR Indaba Network. MTN’s Paul Norman says Live Inspired is a call to embrace the new normal with top talent. Athol is fresh into his role as the HR director for East and Southern Africa at Nestlé. Shoprite says procuring Covid-19 vaccines for its front-line workers would limit the spread of the disease. Only 16 percent of employers expect to increase headcount this year. Join Michele Seroke and a panel of experts as they discuss HR’s role in major workplace disruptions. Join Discovery’s Group Chief People Officer Tswelo Kodisang as he unpacks the role of HR in modernising the workplace. Over 2,000 jobs saved since Covid-19 outbreak. Mercer’s Tamara Parker will reveal why embedding ESG in your organisation is an imperative. Employee experience and engagement solution Our Tandem has signed up for the HR Indaba Network. Stress expert Richard Sutton will offer the audience tips on turning tension into resilience. Shoprite creates new jobs despite tough trading conditions. British American Tobacco SA enters into discussions over retrenchment. Mentorship programme launched to drive female participation in the renewable energy sector. Eskom plans to reduce headcount as part of its turnaround strategy. Exxaro attributes its track record of prioritising mining safety to its Khetha Ukuphepa (Choose Safely) campaign. The tech giants have pledged millions to support women and girls in science and technology across Africa. In her two years at the FMCG giant, S'ne and her team have transformed Tiger's people agenda and talent development approach. The union has spoken out against the retrenchments, which may affect 1,600 workers. SAPS attracted 500,000 applicants in a recruitment drive, but have had to postpone their recruit training programme. Investec's Lesley-Anne Gatter will discuss remote working and culture at the upcoming HR Indaba Online.
Business school UCT GSB has joined the HR Indaba Network. Entrepreneur, strategist and disruptor Colin Iles says everyone in the company should be empowered to make top quality decisions. Head of human capital Linda Roos says she believes people should not be exited based on age. ANC mulling retrenching 50 percent of staff: Reports
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SA wins Most Favoured Offshore CX Delivery Location award for 2021
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Equal gender pay set back by the pandemic: WEF report
City Power appoints Mongezi Ntsokolo as its CEO
South Africans consider side hustles to supplement income: report
Romain Voog starts position as new CEO of OLX Group
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