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Why you must treat your interns as employees

Labour law expert Ivan Israelstam explains how trainees are seen as employees under the law.

Mechell Chetty on Unilever's new LevelUp Digital Hub

The new digital learning platform will include online training and mentorship programmes.

Draft policy seeks to protect workers from harassment

Draft policy to protect workers against race and gender-based discrimination released by labour minister.

Recruiters find local talent for global opportunities post-Covid-19

The Covid-19 pandemic has amplified the hunt for local talent.

CHROs presented with nature as the blueprint for solving today’s toughest challenges

Biomimicry expert Claire Janisch speaks at the CHRO Awards about the answers the natural world holds.

South Africa’s top CHROs recognised at glittering 2020 CHRO Awards

The second annual CHRO Awards were an evening of celebration and gratitude.

Discovery's Tswelo Kodisang is the 2020 CHRO Of The Year

The second annual CHRO Awards celebrated the best and brightest of SA’s HR leaders.

Intimate community conversation offers time to reflect on impact of job cuts

HR leaders lent each other comforting ears in the face of having to executing retrenchments.

Sanlam sponsors HR and Technology award

Managing executive of Sanlam Corporate Distribution Viresh Maharaj will give the award on 26 November.

ANC looks to unemployment fund to rescue Eskom

ANC mulls diverting UIF funds to save Eskom and is met with opposition.

How to make the workplace more arthritis-friendly

Alexander Forbes’ Myrna Sachs on managing arthritis in the workplace.

The new norms of working from home

How working from home is creating new habits in employees.

Deloitte sponsors Strategy & Leadership Award

Deloitte Human Capital Consulting’s Pam Maharaj will be handing out the award on Thursday.

Mondelēz International’s Cebile Xulu remains a steadfast champion of D&I

Cebile is the co-chair of the Mondelez International sub-Sahara African D&I Council, which was instituted in October.

Webinar unveils winning tactics in the war for talent – amidst a pandemic

Technology that uses a people-first approach for a new social compact will distinguish leading organisations during and post-Covid-19.

SAs doctors report abuse during Covid-19 pandemic

A large proportion of doctors report being mistreated by patients during Covid-19.

Stats SA third-quarter data shows rise in unemployment

South African unemployment jumps 52 percent in the third quarter of 2020.

Annual report reveals average SABC employee earns R791,000

This represents a 3.8 percent increase in the average salary from R762,000 in the previous financial year.

Community Conversation revisits gender pay parity

Mercer CEO Tamara Parker led the discussion, saying salary transparency was the best way to correct pay disparity.

Join Old Mutual’s Celiwe Ross in the talent war webinar

Come and hear from Old Mutual’s human capital director in this Friday’s webinar.

STA Travel owes millions to staff

Travel agency STA Travel in debt to both staff and customers.

5 pillars of a future-proof Employee Value Proposition

In a recent CHRO webinar, Momentum Consultants and Actuaries’ Emda Fourie explored the tenets of a great EVP.

Western Cape government launches relief fund for wine sector employees

Workers will receive R3,000 a month from December 2020 to February 2021.

Government offers youth free online courses

Government launches free digital skills learning programmes to address youth unemployment.

Compliance Online delivers policy writing masterclass

In a recent webinar, experts explained the dos and don’ts of effective policy writing.

Standard Chartered Bank's Millicent Clarke on the need to lead the leaders

The Regional Head of HR for Africa Middle East (AME) says it's all about the 3 Cs.

Stimulus programme creates employment opportunities in education

President’s employment programme to create jobs in schools

Tsogo Sun warns of job losses

Job cuts loom for Tsogo Sun as tourism takes a dip.

Business Unity SA calls for reduction in public sector wage bill

Busa raises concerns about debt as a consequence of South Africa’s high public sector wage bill.

How organisations can rebuild confidence, trust in the workplace post-Covid-19

SAP Africa’s Stanley Dube on reinvigorating employees who may be less than eager to return to the workplace.

CHRO Community Conversation explores options for managing Zoom fatigue

HR leaders discuss whether online meetings are getting in the way of employee wellness and work.

No clarity regarding practical component of learnerships

SDC’s Melissa van Aswegan says the skills development landscape remains largely unchanged.

Labour minister says government is pondering the future of TERS

Government considers new Covid-19 relief provisions for employees and employers alike.

20 municipal employees found to be receiving double salaries

Auditors found that employees were being paid by both the Emfuleni and Sedibeng District municipalities.

Nehawu to strike over community health workers

Trade union plans strike to force the government to employ community health workers.

Renewable energy drive threatens 120 000 jobs

A shift to renewable energy in the generation of electricity could leave thousands jobless.

Elsie Pule on driving Eskom's performance culture

Elsie has been with Eskom since 1995 bar a three-year stint at SARS.

SADAG launches first-ever mental health support programme for NPOs

The programme will include a 24-hour toll-free mental health helpline for all NPOs.

Addington Hospital employees protest over malfunctioning lifts

A new working committee has been set up to address the longstanding issue.

South Africa’s wage freeze plan will mean tough negotiations

Ratings agency Fitch says the proposed public service salary freeze will face much opposition.

CHRO SA to host webinar on how to write an effective policy

Attendees will hear from experts on how to write a policy that drives its intended behaviour.

Webinar highlights the importance of fostering human connection

Experts from Oracle and MMH shared ideas on boundary setting and facilitating connection.

Understaffed UIF facing massive backlog

UIF lacks capacity to deal with thousands of calls and emails.

5 remedies for online fatigue

SAP Concur Africa’s Janneke Henning provides steps for avoiding online burnout.

HR leaders impressed by Eskom’s Covid-19 resurgence plan

CHRO Community Conversation hears how Eskom is preparing for the second wave of infections.

Employers win in long-awaited judgment regarding steel retrenchments

Webber Wentzel's employment team comments on a seminal labour law ruling within the steel industry.

SA’s employment equity laws to undergo makeover

Major amendments to equity laws on the cards for South Africa.

Covid-19 prompts career changes for women

A quarter of women are re-thinking their careers in light of Covid-19.

Dieter Veldsman on the 5 ‘Rs’ that shaped MMH’s response to Covid-19

In an upcoming webinar, Dieter will share lessons from their return-to-office future plans.

City Power executive booted out due to non-performance

Acting City Power chief executive loses top post after five months on the job.

HR professionals must be careful not to flout competition law

Compliance Online's experts explain why it is unwise to ignore competition law as an HR professional.

Sibanye-Stillwater and unions agree on three-year wage deal

Sibanye-Stillwater and trade unions reach wage agreement for Kroondal.

The key to wellness is offering employees holistic support

Discovery's experts say it’s up to employers to find solutions that best support their staff.

Novel 360-feedback approach wows webinar attendees

Experts from ooba proved that HFMtalentindex’s 360-degrees-on-steroids approach works.

Webinar takes deep dive into SAP SuccessFactors

Experts explore the transformational journey of HCM tech implementations.

Community Conversation explores employer liability regarding employee safety

Bowmans senior associate Chloё Loubser discusses workforce-related legal issues during the pandemic.

African Bank set to start retrenchments

Job cuts on the cards at African Bank.

Maternity leave in Hong Kong increases

Hong Kong law extends maternity leave.

SANParks staff arrested for rhino horn theft

Three SANParks employees arrested in connection with rhino poaching.

Webinar to reveal the steps to a successful HR tech implementation

A software implementation, like SAP SuccessFactors, can change the culture of an organisation.

Woman arrested for City of Johannesburg theft

A woman pretending to be an employee gained illegal access to a CoJ property.

Consultations over SABC retrenchments collapse

The SABC has given labour unions a final opportunity to make written submissions.

Barloworld's Tantaswa Fubu talks about her journey with depression

Tantaswa's experiences led to her becoming the poster girl for mental wellness within the organisation

Employee engagement guru Debra Corey, on embracing the chaos

HR experts shared some of the positives that have come from the pandemic.

Join upcoming webinar to learn advanced 360-degree feedback methodology

HFMtalentindex incorporates potential and Learning Agility into this traditional performance management technique.

3 tips for instantly improving employee wellness

In a recent CHRO SA webinar, Alexander Forbes’s Myrna Sachs advised on how to improve wellness.

Gauteng health facing dire shortage of leadership

The provincial health department is under pressure to fill key positions.

Microsoft SA awards Afrika Tikkun R2.5 million to drive digital skills

Afrika Tikkun receives skills grant from Microsoft South Africa.

Lucky HR Indaba Network launch day winners announced!

Find out what’s next for employee engagement in upcoming webinar

Don’t miss the employee engagement masterclass with TalentSmith Technology.

More than half of South Africans’ stress levels up due to Covid-19, survey finds

Nearly half of survey respondents wanted to reach out to a therapist for help during the pandemic, but couldn’t.

CHRO Community Conversation hears about the importance of values

Employee engagement guru Debra Corey talked about the power of company values during Covid-19.

SABC flags irregular appointments

SABC employees who were appointed without following proper procedures have been notified.

Clement O’Reilly appointed chief people officer in Multichoice executive reshuffle

Former chief people officer Fhulufhelo Badugela is to become the regional director of MultiChoice Africa: Southern Region.

Eskom employees to be investigated

More than 5,000 Eskom employees face investigation.

High praise for the virtual HR Indaba Network launch

Accolades are still pouring in from attendees of the momentous event, which took place last week.

Derivco HR director Tracey Rowe’s voyage to discovering a global perspective

Tracey’s career has given her and her family the opportunity to discover the world.

Join the CHRO webinar on how to manage health and wellness during Covid-19

Come and hear about how HR should help employees to cope with today’s new stresses.

Maersk to cut 2,000 jobs in restructure

Container shipping giant cuts jobs to reduce costs.

FirstRand launches incentive scheme to keep managers

FirstRand has established a bonus offering to retain talent.

How to put people ahead of profit

HR leaders need strong business skills to help prioritise people, HR Indaba Network hears.

HR Indaba Network Launch a resounding success

The HR Indaba Network launch was the largest-ever virtual gathering of HR practitioners in Africa.

Vodacom CHRO Matimba Mbungela: Digital skills key for a brave new world

Vodacom reveals master plan to upskill its workforce for the future at HR Indaba Network.

The new work order: lessons from Absa

At the 2020 HR Indaba Network, Absa’s Dr Roze Phillips suggested remote work is a talent strategy.

CHROs discuss how Covid-19 flipped organisational culture on its head

CHROs now have to manage employees’ emotional and psychological states, an HR Indaba Network panel found.

HR Indaba Network reveals that belonging is the next step in diversity and inclusion

HR professionals are seeing beyond the jargon, ensuring that a sense of belonging is a reality in their organisations.

HR Indaba Network reveals that working from home has necessitated new ways to manage people

Google market HR head Avanthi Maharaj and panellists discuss new plans to manage people in a changing world.

Digital learning in the spotlight at HR Indaba Network

Former Altron group executive for human capital Dolores Mashishi discussed the shift to digital learning platforms.

Traits for becoming the great CHRO you deserve to be before you turn 40

HR Indaba Network reveals becoming a great HR professional takes passion and willingness to make mistakes.

Altron turnaround champion CEO Mteto Nyati talks people and culture

Mteto described the pivotal role of people and culture in the firm’s turnaround at HR Indaba Network.

HR Indaba hears how health and safety has evolved during Covid-19

HR experts discussed the impact of Covid-19 on both health and safety and work culture.

HR Indaba Network launch off to a flying start

Altron CEO Mteto Nyati has set the tone for the momentous day’s events.

It’s not too late to register for the groundbreaking HR Indaba Network launch

Be sure not to miss out on Africa’s largest virtual gathering of HR professionals.

8 measures to take when your people are disengaged

TalentSmith Technology’s Roland Glass on how to respond to negative engagement survey results.

Courts give Cell C nod to retrench staff

Court says the telco may proceed with planned retrenchments.

SkillsTown launches in South Africa

The Netherlands’ largest professional learning platform, SkillsTown, is expanding into Africa.

Servest's Lungile Langa on HR’s role in driving ethical leadership

Lungile says HR can drive ethical behaviour by protecting whistleblowers.

Learning & Development practitioners should accelerate their own learning journeys

CHRO webinar explores the importance of reinventing learning and development beyond Covid-19.

Workday becomes Diamond partner for HR Indaba Network

Workday is becoming increasingly popular among SA’s big corporates.

Former cricket chief executive facing possible criminal charges

Cricket body CSA is considering criminal action against fired CEO Thabang Moroe

TalentSmith Technology joins HR Indaba Network

TalentSmith provides HR technology solutions that solve critical talent management issues.

NSFAS employees stage wage protest

NSFAS employees held a strike outside their Wynberg offices over salaries.

Tackling new onboarding techniques

HR leaders discuss new approaches to onboarding in this week’s CHRO Community Conversation.

4 key stakeholders to consult when executing L&D initiatives

Skillogical is working with Winetech to redefine return on investment of L&D.

Online booking portal launched for Dimension Data staff

Dimension Data employees now book office space before coming to work.

SAP Concur joins HR Indaba Network as Gold Partner

SAP Concur solutions simplify management spend and enable cost efficiency.

Employers brace themselves for a nationwide strike against corruption

Cosatu and other federations and trade unions are embarking on a strike on Wednesday.

What HR in the manufacturing sector has learned since Covid-19

ABB Country HR Business Partner Mervin Munsamy shares his organisation’s experience.

Establishing an online L&D strategy for the new normal

CHRO SA webinar, hosted by Milpark Education’s Dr Jane Usher will answer L&D’s most pressing questions.

Mars Africa’s Nerisha Charlton is never demoralised by adversity

Nerisha says she has always found the strength to overcome even the most strenuous of life’s challenges.

Sanlam signs up as Silver Partner for HR Indaba Network

Sanlam is a multinational financial services company headquartered in Belville.

Oracle joins HR Indaba Network

The multinational computer technology company, Oracle is on board for this year’s virtual expo.

Gauteng Head of Department of Health suspended

Professor Mkhululi Lukhele has been placed on precautionary suspension following a report from the Special Investigating Unit.

5 reasons organisations must manage their people’s energy effectively 

Employee engagement and wellbeing specialist Lana Hindmarch talks about burnout prevention.

Experts weigh in on HR's role in times of crisis

Deb Hileman, Nicola Kleyn and Inge Walters unpack HR's response to the crisis.

MCA becomes HR Indaba Network partner

Momentum Consultants and Actuaries is a subsidiary of leading financial services company Momentum.

2.2 million jobs lost in the second quarter of 2020

Unemployment, according to the expanded definition, rose to 42 percent.

Why building a resilient workforce matters

Oracle’s Rob Bothma says only resilient workforces have thrived in this “forced evolution”.

Contemplating the cost to company caused by Covid

Momentum Corporate’s Elna van Wyk explores the impact Covid-19 will have on employees’ mental health and disability claims.

Google HR Cluster Head for SSA Avanthi Maharaj on leading with compassion

Avanthi says joining Google was a dream come true.