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Juliette Bourne, head of HR at Edward Snell & Co., believes diversity in the independent spirits sector has become increasingly pivotal.

Attendees at CHRO Day heard that despite mental health stigma, small changes can make a big difference.

South African over-indebtedness is severe, with quick salary depletion, leading to short-term loans and worsening debt. Bayport's solution offers debt relief and financial education, reducing debt and improving financial stability for employees writes Alfred Ramosedi, CEO of Bayport Financial Services.

At CHRO Day under the theme Change Exchange, HR leaders attended a group discussion on reputation management, what HR can do to enhance its brand, and how all this feeds into ESG initiatives, too.

Under the theme “the Change Exchange”, South Africa’s leading HR professionals gathered on 16 May for CHRO Day at The Leonardo in Sandton.

Navigating menopause in the boardroom is a crucial factor in gender diversity efforts, writes Lauren Fischer, CEO and co-founder of Embrace.

Anita takes over from Nomaxabiso (Norma) Teyise who is now the group executive for human capital at Lesaka Technologies.

Ford Motor Company HR executive Thabo Masete is in the running for top honours at the year-end extravaganza.

Terence has joined the group of people making up the 2024 CHRO Awards nominees.

The technology-based recruitment solutions company joins the line-up of partners for this year’s HR Indaba, taking place on 8 October.

John will be joining RBS from his previous role as head of people and culture at Xneelo.

The 2021 Young CHRO of the Year says she is delighted to join an organisation that is big on driving change.

CHRO South Africa explores the harmony of music and community with the head of HR at Northam Platinum.

Virgin Active’s people director, Shireen Johnson, joins the list of leaders competing for the CHRO of the Year title.

Desereé, whose appointment is effective 1 May 2024, moves from her previous position as executive head for human capital at RBS Insurance Brokers.

The exclusively black woman-owned business will exhibit at the HR Indaba on 8 October 2024.

Every time Desiré Pauw went past the Momentum offices in Centurion on the Gautrain, it enforced her desire to work at the company – something that was on her bucket list.

The HR community delves into practical ways to eradicate bullying from the workplaces and how best to create psychologically safe workspaces.

Incoming CEO of Quantumed Avian Bell shares how a positive organisational culture, strong skills transfer and a solid succession plan enabled him to rise to the top rung of the corporate ladder.

Elanie Kruger, group CHRO at Tsebo Solutions, is the latest addition to the 2024 CHRO Awards nominees.

Human capital professional Unathi Sihlahla has joined the group of people making up the 2024 CHRO Awards nominees.

Diversified financial services business Sanlam Corporate has rejoined the HR Indaba.

Nomaswazi Ngwane, human capital executive at Old Mutual’s mass & foundation cluster, believes in the power of nurturing people so that they can help build a company and contribute towards its success in an ever-changing time.

Air Liquide’s director of people, rewards, transformation and communication Laressa Thavarin will be in the running for the 2024 CHRO of the Year award.

Susan is among a cohort of newly appointed executives who are tasked with spearheading Cellulant’s next phase of growth.

HR experts lean in and unpack how Africa will be a contributor to the future global workforce.

Who would turn down a personal assistant (PA) that takes care of all your admin and repetitive tasks flawlessly and speedily? With the latest developments in AI and automation tools, this is completely possible for most HR administrative tasks, writes tech lead at Mintor Chat-Based Solutions, Leànne Viviers.

The business school will exhibit at the HR Indaba.

Deb, who is the CHRO at Nedbank, joins the list of leaders competing for the CHRO of the Year title.

2023 CHRO Awards nominee Cindy Botha joined the online casino software providers in April 2024.

Breathe CEO Lana Hindmarch unpacks why the HR wellbeing strategy needs a data-driven overhaul.

Ashika says she lives by Madiba’s sentiment that education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world.

The Cape Town based ed-tech company will be exhibiting at this year’s HR Indaba on 8 October 2024.

Netcare’s Dr Nceba Ndzwayiba shares how being a self-funded student taught him about vision, passion, dedication, discipline and humility.

Successful leaders have mastered the art of compelling leadership storytelling, writes Nelia Joubert-Hartman, change marketing director at the Actuate Group.

Pedros Flame Grilled Chicken’s group HR head joins the race for the 2024 CHRO of the Year Award.

The leading enterprise cloud applications provider will exhibit at the HR Indaba.

For the first time in South Africa, global AI and finance guru Maarten de Borst will be hosting a ChatGPT Masterclass with CFO South Africa to help finance teams prepare for the future ways of work.

Yolanda Manganye, Momentum Metropolitan’s human capital executive, discusses aligning organisational purpose, leveraging Africa’s youthful talent, and bridging the skills gap.

Tiger Brands CHRO S’ne Magagula has officially entered the race for the 2024 CHRO of the Year Award.

Focusing on the ESG agenda is the right thing for organisations concerned about the sustainability of the world, say HR leaders.

2023 CHRO Awards nominee Tshidi Anya takes the helm as CHRO for ISN Medical, a medical diagnostic solutions company based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Embracing purpose-driven leadership will help transform organisations for a resilient future in a changing landscape writes Dr Alexia Cox, chief learning officer at MasterStart.

In this exclusive CHRO thought leadership piece, Kea Hammond, CPO at new-age solutions and systems integrator +Onex, explains why navigating the hybrid work landscape requires a fine balancing act.

Genevieve Koolen, HR director at SAP Africa, shares how SAP is navigating the workplace journey with neurodiverse employees.

Implementing technology in order to increase efficiency and productivity is not so clear-cut in the HR world, says the panel during the 2024 CHRO Smart Work Summit.

The human aspect of transformation will prove to be more challenging than the technological aspects - and HR leaders will be leading the revolution in this regard.

Zanele, who will be delivering the keynote address at the CHRO South Africa Smart Work Summit in Cape Town, uses key unlearning principles to help organisations with adapting to new ways of work.

At Redefine, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace isn’t just a mandate – it’s a core value embedded within the fabric of the organisation, explains Renske.

Believe in yourself, believe in your abilities and make space for others – this is what leading women CHROs say the theme means to them.

Sandi Richardson, HR executive at RCS, shares her remarkable journey in HR, marked by resilience, empathy, and a deep commitment to making a difference.

The former Altron HR head will now lead human capital at Altron Digital Business after the merger.

At an open-mic session at the recent Community Conversation, CHROs took time to share what topics they would like to explore in order to shape the agenda for the year ahead.

At the recent CHRO Skills Summit, HR leaders discussed talent management hacks that enable HR practitioners to operate more efficiently and effectively.

With a passion for bringing young African voices to the forefront, Coca-Cola Africa’s vice president for people and culture Shalini Bhateja, is taking the African talent agenda forward.

Turn the recruitment lens inwards, as there is a hidden power in internal recruitment marketing strategies, writes Employee Branding Africa MD Celeste Sirin.

Mairead will join the multinational fast-moving consumer goods company as of 1 June 2024.

Embracing radical openness and generational differences proves to be beneficial for businesses worldwide, writes Anja van Beek, talent strategist, leadership and HR expert, and executive coach.

Vicky Tlhabanelo, HR executive at Royal Bafokeng Platinum Mines, may have fallen into HR by accident, but she takes her job so seriously she has been kilometres underground at the mine.

The keynote speaker for the CHRO Skills Summit shared how advancements in AI can address the ever-growing skills gap.

Confronting the ever-growing skills gap, paying top rand for talent and motivating senior employees to take up the mantle of training younger recruits are some of the many challenges that South Africa’s top HR professionals are dealing with in their respective industries.

On 21 February, the country’s most sought after HR minds gathered at 39 Melrose Boulevard in Melrose Arch. The focal point of their gathering? A pressing concern for HR leaders everywhere: the persistent challenge of skills scarcity.

Bernadine Symonds is looking forward to assisting IFS to consolidate, standardise, optimise and build a scalable and robust HR function.

Nelly Mohale, head of human capital at Decusatio, and Ginen Moodley, founder of Moodley Attorneys, explain how sexual harassment in the workplace doesn’t only have financial implications, but also leads to emotional and reputational damage for both the parties and the organisation.

Building a strong employer brand and getting it noticed is one of our highest priorities, says Dennis Coetzee.

CHRO Skills Summit will provide a platform for HR leaders to adopt a collaborative approach for tackling this pressing challenge.

Tshepo Yvonne Mosadi aims to champion HR excellence at Daybreak.

Incoming HR head at Kukhanya Energy Services Nokukhanya Mkhize plans to illuminate lives through HR leadership.

What does the future hold for HR leaders in 2024? Alexandra Ackron, human capital partner at Redi Holbourne explores the transformative strategies that are shaping the HR landscape.

Lee Watts, chief human resources officer at Kurtosys, delves into his journey into the field of HR, the evolving role of CHROs in response to automation, remote work, and the gig economy, and the leading trends shaping HR in 2024.

Debbie Mtshelwane, lecturer and HR programme leader at North-West University Potchefstroom campus, further explores methods to nurture future HR leaders and highlights their vital role within a comprehensive approach.

HR leaders offer insights into the evolving HR landscape, and the trends they anticipate will dominate 2024.

Incoming global CHRO at iSON Xperiences Dr Zain Reddiar looks forward to a new challenge.

Hellen is now the senior HR director role Arabian Peninsula for Hilton, based in Dubai.

Unathi will be overseeing the integration of two established businesses and creating a new cultural identity.

In part one of this article, Debbie Mtshelwane, a lecturer and leader of the HR programme at North-West University Potchefstroom campus, shares strategies for cultivating HR leaders for the future. She stresses the importance of seeing this effort as a crucial part of a complete approach.

What steps will you take to ensure your employer brand remains relevant, future-fit and authentic, asks Celeste Sirin, MD of Employer Branding Africa.

Stellenbosch University’s newly appointed chief director of human resources, Miriam Hoosain, says her curious nature thrives in academia.

Workplace bullying jeopardises not only individual wellbeing, but also organisational effectiveness, writes HR professional and MD of Paradigm Management Consulting, Grant Saptoe.

Reabetswe earmarks building the leadership pipeline at all levels as top of her agenda as she takes on the new role.

Brett van Aswegen, CEO of short-term lending company Wonga, shares how he is working on creating a company culture that encourages his team to find motivation from within.

Devandre Lawrence, recently appointed as head of HR at Pernod Ricard South Africa & Inverroche, explores his remarkable career voyage, riding the waves of triumphs and tribulations and his vision for the future of HR.

Andrew Brown, executive business coach at the Mentally Fit Institute South Africa, sheds light on the plight of the 'missing middle'—those skilled managers aged 32 to 40 grappling with the transition from executing strategies to inspiring leadership.

Nerisha will be looking after the people's agenda at Canon South Africa as well as in associated countries.

Similarities exist between ubuntu and mainstream HR practices and businesses should explore a synergy between the two systems to bring out the best in their people, writes CHRO Award 2023 nominee and CHRO executive advisor at Africa Chartered Managers, Besa Muthuri.

In the latest CHRO South Africa podcast, Elanie Kruger, the group CHRO of Tsebo Solutions Group, talks about the important role HR leaders should play in addressing the serious problem of youth unemployment.

Lindsay will be responsible for overseeing the needs of more than 30,000 people.

Realigning HR priorities, reinventing with a focus on driving value and stepping up to champion meaningful change in the world of work are three key trends that will inform the 2024 HR landscape.

The experienced HR practitioner has expanded her role at Microsoft.

Chanel Smailes, HR executive at KAP Limited, is on a remarkable journey largely due to her unique mindset, unconventional background, curiosity and drive.

Rudi van Blerk, partner and Africa people and organisation practice lead at Boston Consulting Group, says embracing the needs of disabled employees results in a more productive workforce.

Old Mutual’s Humphrey Mkwebu says employees face multi-faceted financial pressures.

Human capital trailblazer Palesa Matoli is driving the banks transformation and societal impact.

Nomaxabiso (Norma) Teyise has been appointed group executive for human capital at fintech company Lesaka Technologies.

The right tech can help to remove some of the biases that humans may bring to the hiring process. Lindsay Cowan, CEO of One Degree, gives us some tips around using technology to eliminate unconscious bias.

CHRO South Africa asked some of the country’s leading executives to unveil the 'human side' of themselves by answering the question what is the one interesting thing that many people do not know about you?

South African companies can empower themselves with authentic change leadership, writes Jackie Kennedy, CEO of LeadMe Academy.

Vanisha Balgobind moves from Exxaro, where she was executive head of HR to take on the role of director of talent and organisational/human potential at Accenture South Africa.

Joseph Rock returns to Exxaro resources as chief people and performance officer, marking a homecoming for the business leader.

Portia believes it’s very important for HR leaders to understand and manage how people behave in various situations.

CHROs discussed how best to create an environment where employees are financially savvy and shared solutions on how to keep the already strained workforce out of debt.

It’s pointless to build an authentic, competitive, and fit-for-purpose EVP if employees don't see it reflected in their daily lives, writes Celeste Sirin, MD of Employer Branding Africa.

The keynote speaker for CHRO Awards 2023 shared her incredible story of the power of the human spirit and the pursuit of dreams against all odds.

Share your HR trailblazers for the upcoming 2024 CHRO Awards!

Anusuya Govender has been appointed as chief people officer (CPO) for Old Mutual.

Group senior HR manager at Naspers Sameera discusses her fervour for people and adeptly navigating the dynamic landscape of HR.

At an open-mic session at the recent Community Conversation, CHROs took time to reflect on topical issues.

The 2023 CHRO Awards were a night to remember, culminating in two individual hat-trick awards.

View your favourite photos from the 2023 CHRO Awards here!

Exceptional South African HR professionals were honoured at the glamorous 2023 CHRO Awards.

With just hours to go before the prestigious CHRO Awards ceremony, the question remains – who will be named the 2023 CHRO of the Year?

Lessons from Dimension Data SVP on shaping a culture of inclusivity and talent retention.

Newly appointed head of HR at Bryte Insurance, Tebogo Baloyi, has excelled in the insurance industry while managing a global workforce.

Attracting talent from the outside will always be important, writes Insaaf Daniels, human capital director at redPanda Software.

The company says sponsorship is its way of recognising the strides HR professionals are making.

Get ready for a night of soulful melodies, laughter, and smooth jazz at the 2023 CHRO Awards!