Remchannel research shows companies need to undertake a critical review of current workplace practices. It’s not only the pandemic that’s taken a toll on the workforce. In addition to her medical training, Roze has extensive experience in business and management consulting. The experienced HR leader is passionate about talent development and employee wellness. When looking for women to join your leadership team, there are dynamics that should be accounted for. Tata-backed airline to hire 1,000 new people by end of 2022. The new JSE HR director has already found connection with a “powerhouse of a team”. City of Joburg terminates more than 100 jobs. Minister to launch half a billion rand job creation project. Is it time to break the traditional barriers to learning and provide vital corporate education? Leading CHROs and CFOs concluded that it is their place to champion ESG in their organisations. Africa’s pool of professional developers is sought after globally. She continues her sterling journey at Tiger Brands, which started in 2012. The multi-talented value creator is acutely aware of the strategic role that CHROs play. Plans for various employer obligations for skills transfer and limited duration work permits. The inherent risk of profit-centred and unethical practices remains high in the Next Normal. EU mulls over new protections for gig workers. The HR leader has moved from the nuts and bolts to leading the people agenda. The SABC is recruiting hundreds of contractors. Courses offered must deliver the skills that will lead to meaningful employment opportunities. Curating learning sources can give employees more control over their learning experiences. Budget 2022 offers a nominal increase on the government wage bill. The 2021 CHRO Awards nominee continues her sterling career in the automotive industry. Virtual emigration is on the uptick: here is how HR leaders can respond. The global pet food manufacturer’s newly-renovated headquarters houses a pet office. Functioning from a place of care, compassion and genuine interest creates a psychologically safe space. Belgian workers are given the option of a four-day week. The qualified auditor with a passion for people has been at KPMG for over two decades. MTN looks for digital skills in huge recruitment drive. 101 occupations can be filled by foreign skills. There are ways to bridge the digital divide separating office employees from those at the coalface. Wamly founder Francois de Wet draws parallels between the dating and recruitment scenes. HR has to look at ways to harness age diversity to improve performance and retention. SAWEI findings show that companies are using new systems to allow for pronoun identification. The pandemic is hybrid work’s industrial revolution – the catalyst for reimagining how we work. The days when learning was thought to be a passive process are long gone. Workers drag their feet going back to the office in the US and Europe. Investec’s Head of people and organisation shares three unique insights on having a workplace vaccination policy. Rio Tinto report into workplace cultures shows South Africa experienced the highest rates of racism. It is estimated that 97 million more jobs will emerge to adapt to the new division of labour. Smart bus platform Zeelo has joined the HR Indaba Network. Cosatu calls for more funding for the presidential employment stimulus plan. New NMW represents an increase of 6.9 percent from the base rate of 2021. Pensionable salary, trustee, normal retirement date, underwriting and risk benefit salary are the most misunderstood terms. She joins the executive committee at the African retail and wholesale group. The second in a two-part article on the recent CCMA rulings on unvaccinated employees in the workplace. Omicron leads to job losses in Canada. The CHRO Awards celebrate excellence in HR and recognise individual leaders who have done outstanding work. The CSIR’s group executive of human capital and communication finds inspiration in the ‘me zone’ when running. A Prasa internal audit finds 3,000 “ghost employees” on the state-owned entity’s payroll. Candidates interview a company as much as they are being interviewed, says Wamly’s Francois de Wet. Recent CCMA rulings have placed the divisive and emotive topic of unvaccinated workers in the spotlight. Companies can, however, enable secure communication opportunities for their employees, according to Kaspersky. Since the hard lockdowns of 2020, the relationship between HR and Finance has evolved significantly. As the skills gap widens for many companies, employers cannot afford to put off reskilling their staff. Candidates ready to learn and want fulfilment in their jobs, says a Michael Page survey. Change management processes are always easier when employees feel valued. Uber Canada reaches agreement with a private sector union. Sars will make it ‘hard and costly’ for anyone involved in tax crimes. The BTPI shows take-home pay reached R72.2 billion in December – the highest on record. The experienced HR leader will continue with her focus in the FMCG space. The Bridgestone chief people officer believes in leaders who put people first. Commissioner finds that the employee was ‘’permanently incapacitated” by not being vaccinated. Claire Turner, provincial manager at Consolidated Employers Organisation, guides employers on mental health and employment relationships. A culture of caring is the new currency on the frontline, the tech giant’s research shows.
Lesson Desk shares ways to provide employees with engaging learning experiences.
Leadership coach Anja van Beek, shares tips for a successful mentor/mentee relationship. Boss who fired workers over Zoom returns.
Verna says they have amended their EVP to create deeper connections with their employees.
CEOs optimistic about business outlooks, despite risks.
The LAC finds that a lenient approach to dishonesty cannot be allowed.
Employee experience is now core to your brand, says Celeste Sirin, MD at Employer Branding Africa. Solidarity says it will mount legal challenges against several other mandatory Covid-19 vaccination policies.
Colin Timmis, general country manager at Xero South Africa has burnout-busting tips for leaders.
Terri Brown, director at Logical Truth, shares seven strategies to keep employees connected.
Unvaccinated staff can be put in separate offices while others can work from home, he suggests. A comprehensive succession planning strategy is the core to eliminating the Peter Principle. Machine learning democratises access to innovative and productivity-boosting technology to fuel growth the continent needs.
Researchers warn that extreme heat will affect worker pay.
The chemicals industry gets a learnership boost.
Survey shows an increase in recruitment for senior roles.
Their four-pillar approach puts the employee at the centre of every key decision.
Kgomotso Ramoenyane provides leadership tips to navigate the challenges of the post-pandemic workplace.
EE labour director cautions against waiting until the “last second”.
Employee wellbeing underpins a successful return-to-work strategy, writes Michaela Voller, CHRO at Dimension Data.
Employers now have access to talent that they didn’t have previously, says Francois de Wet.
Well-administered and properly governed umbrella funds are more efficient, says Old Mutual’s Malusi Ndlovu.
Prior to joining the JSE, she was the regional HR Partner at Standard Bank.
Study finds that companies that invested in employee training are less likely to let go of workers.
Women bring a level of empathy to the workplace, she says.
Change management and performance management go hand in hand, says Our Tandem CEO Aisling Teillard.
Ozow has recognised the true value that diversity brings, says CEO Thomas Pays
Ozow has recognised the true value that diversity brings, says CEO Thomas Pays.
The brewer says the policy is important because of the alcohol bans’ impact.
Firms must create mental health strategies to raise awareness and reduce stigma Disruptive employees can seriously damage a business, writes Labour Law Management Consulting CE Ivan Israelstam.
In labour law fairness and fairness alone is the only yardstick. HR will need to harness technology to equip employees for the future of work.
We rounded up the CHRO moves that grabbed the most attention this year.
Building culture in times of change creates a sense of belonging, even when working remotely.
As CHROs’ attention moved from crisis mode to change management, employee wellness in its many dimensions came to the fore this year.
Leaders believe being vulnerable is a credible and authentic demonstration of humanity.
Highlights from yet another challenging year.
The CHRO SA Community heard about the state of DEI and Workday’s unique approach.
CHRO South Africa's top five webinars discussed a range of topics HR leaders have to grapple with now.
CHRO thought leaders shared their thoughts and insights to keep the community focused on the future of people management.
The secret to successful filing is not leaving things to the last minute, writes Xero South Africa’s Colin Timmis.
HFMtalentIndex shares five steps to provide the ideal structure process. Henley achieved this – from an initial level 4 – in the space of a year.
He is joining Fundi from FirstRand as the head of HR.
Landmark ruling allows Starbucks’ employees to form a union.
Marlene’s skills are complemented by her scientific knowledge of human behaviour.
Technical skills are urgently needed within the aviation industry.
The last major amendments to labour legislation were in 2010.
Scientists reveal that ongoing lockdowns forced high performers to re-prioritise exercise and mobility.
Self-directed teams is something we needed to look at to be sustainable and scalable, says Ruth.
Good leaders listen more and incorporate their life experiences, says Kim Hawke.
Smartwage shares tips on how earned wage access can improve financial well-being.
Salesforce’s Robin Fisher says people should learn Salesforce tech skills.
Danielle Barber shares the workforce transformation we have to adopt for 2022.
Survey finds maternity leave disadvantages women
Be productive in an unproductive work environment
Dr Roze Phillips joins Netcare as an independent, non-executive director
Ncumisa Mtshali joins Bryte exco
Gender transformation in senior leadership: change the brief, get results
Global HR headlines: Mastercard goes on crypto hiring spree
CHRO Palesa Ntoagae supports women at different stages of their lives
SA HR news roundup: City of Joburg fires over 100 employees
Government embarks on huge jobs and training drive
From sages on the stage to peers in the sphere
ESG is not a new concept, but it comes with new urgency, reveals Finance and HR Summit
Demand for developers reaches record high
Mammei Hlehlisi-Galo takes on the role of HR Director, MillBake, Tiger Brands
Dr Roze Phillips joins the 2022 CHRO Awards judging panel
National Labour Migration Policy is open for public comment
ESG strategies: Time for intentional and collaborative execution
Global HR headlines: Benefits for partners of LGBTQ+ staff at Procter & Gamble India
Nando's CHRO Bridget Murphy strengthens the peri-peri thread
SA HR news roundup: JSE firms to show transformation gains
Three ways to make the most of corporate bursaries
Create future-proof learning experiences for employees
More funds set aside to tackle unemployment in 2022 Budget
Julia Modise is the new HR director at BMW Group South Africa
Top talent is fleeing, but only virtually
Mars employees and their furry friends return to the office
Micro-moments of connection have a macro effect
Global HR headlines: Thousands of Saudi women apply for jobs as train drivers.
Celebrate the small successes, says CHRO Makgotso Letsitsi
SA HR news roundup: Huawei taken to court for not hiring enough locals
New critical skills list guides employers on recruiting outside SA
Deskless should not mean less employee engagement
What the Tinder Swindler has to do with HR
The power of the multi-generational workforce
The workplace is becoming more LGBT+ inclusive
Vacancy: Chief Hybrid Officer – here’s what it takes
Top tips to create a culture of e-learning
Global HR headlines: IBM faces age discrimination suit
Build your vaccine policy around company culture, says CHRO Lesley-Anne Gatter
SA HR news roundup: BLSA calls for easing of workplace Covid-19 rules
New jobs are emerging
Zeelo joins the HR Indaba Network
Workers look to SONA to address job creation
National minimum wage, learnership allowances increase in March
Setting the employee benefits industry straight
Chwayita Mareka joins Massmart as senior vice president and chief people officer
Mandatory vaccinations in the workplace: The constitutionality (part 2)
Global HR headlines: Rio Tinto to deal with damning report
Nominate your exceptional CHRO to be recognised at the 2022 CHRO Awards
CHRO Andile Mabindisa is steadily building the SET ICT skills pipeline
SA HR news roundup: CCMA makes second vax ruling, ANC might retrench
Video recruiting has moved from “nice-to-have” to “must-have”
Mandatory vaccinations in the workplace: A minefield to navigate (part 1)
Better communication remotely, but higher IT risk
HR and Finance: Community Conversation looks at doing good by doing right
High demand for soft skills in the future workplace
Designing a career path requires a flexible mindset
The perils of change saturation: Four tips to better manage change
Global HR headlines: Unilever to cut 1,500 managers, more leave days at Google
SA HR news roundup: Top employers named, SA has jobless growth
More workers employed over December
Aveshni Naicker has been appointed as McCain SAF’s new HR director
Being a great employer is about walking the talk, says CHRO Julia Modise
CCMA rules that dismissal of employee who refused vaccination was fair
How to navigate the impact of mental health on employee misconduct
Microsoft modernises work for millions of frontline workers
Driving employee engagement through interactive learning
Are you getting the best out of your mentorship programme?
Global HR headlines: Australia grapples with forklift driver shortage
Up-close and personal with Sun International’s Verna Robson
SA HR news roundup: Low compensation eroding teacher skills pipeline
Abusing sick leave to attend a rugby match
Keeping your employer brand alive in a remote working world
Trade union takes UFS to court
How small business owners can help reduce the chances of burnout
How to build culture and drive employee engagement for a remote workforce
Mandatory vaccines should not lead to job losses, says Blade Nzimande
Avoiding the Peter Principle in succession planning
Machine learning can solve some of Africa’s biggest challenges
Global HR headlines: Toxic cultures driving the great resignation
SA HR news roundup: Unions call for end to PetroSA retrenchments
Conservative salary increases in 2022
Torque CEO Sally Acton shares the four pillars of employee experience
Outcomes-based leadership in the workplace is the way of the “new normal”
EE annual reporting deadline looms large
Remember the human condition when planning the hybrid workplace
How to attract and retain the best employees
Umbrella funds help both HR managers and employees
Palesa Ntoagae has been appointed as the new JSE HR director
Global HR headlines: Citi to fire unvaccinated employees
Samiksha Govender advises women to embrace their femininity in leadership roles
Why change management is so critical when implementing performance management
Diversity and inclusion crucial in driving innovation
SAB to implement mandatory vaccine policy
It’s a new era in balancing mental health and remote work
Be careful when dealing with disruptive employees
When is it fair for an employer to interfere with the sanction of a disciplinary hearing?
Technology was one of the top trends in HR this year
Five big CHRO moves that made headlines this year
Build, shape and mould culture
Employee wellbeing: Technology, burnout, finances and a pandemic
Top three CHRO interviews reveal the importance of showing vulnerability and meaningful dialogues
A look back at 2021 CHRO SA community events
Top 5 2021 CHRO Community Conversations discuss employee experience, culture and DEI
Top five webinars reveal HR’s focus in 2021
Our top three insight pieces unpack remote working, employee wellbeing, and crisis strategy
Six simple steps small business owners can take to get ahead on their 2022 taxes
The risks of poor succession planning and five steps to solve them
Henley Africa achieves Level 1 BBBEE status
Mpho Nkoane has been appointed as head of human capital at Fundi
Global HR headlines: Door opens for gig workers to be seen as employees
DHL’s Marlene Badul shares how she used learning to grow as an HR leader
SA HR news roundup: Jobs and training on local agenda
Labour minister calls on Nedlac to lead review of labour laws
High-performers pivot to deal with new normal
Community Conversation hears how SilverBridge created self-directed teams and situational leadership
Human-centred leadership is vital to survive an uncertain future
How financial stress affects employee productivity
Salesforce targets jobs growth and promotes the idea of a digital HQ
Preparing for the digitally transformed workforce in 2022