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Top HR leaders share their top approaches to finding agility during times of change and disruption.

The thought-provoking keynote address inspired the audience of top HR executives.

Celeste Mdletshe has shaped her career by being curious and leaning into her networks.

Capitec says 70 percent of head office staff are vaccinated.

The ‘just wage’ decision will affect more than 20,000 employees.

CHRO Webinar shares how pioneering HR teams are entering a new digital reality.

Our Tandem’s Aisling Teillard shares five key differentiators between a novelty approach and a habit.

He will look after the FNB and Wesbank retail and commercial cluster.

Pilot study notes the longstanding trauma of Covid-19 and lockdowns.

The way employees are onboarded must evolve, says Enboarder’s Chris Jones.

Webber Wentzel’s Dario Milo, Lavanya Pillay and Bernadette Lotter weigh in on the complexities of “vaccine passports”.

Lulu is the company’s first female CEO.

Sibongile Bobo Mngxali shares some personal insights into the new working world from an HR leader’s perspective.

Amazon employee data shows lack of diversity at executive level.

Supporting talent while unlearning is the way forward for HR, says Andrew.

Deadline for public input on minimum wage amount set for 1 October.

Denel pays R4 million in salary arrears, prepares for the next Labour Court hearing.

SAB Foundation’s Andiswa Gumede says entrepreneurs add value to society and strengthen economies.

Recruitment agency Michael Page surveys South African employees about their mental health.

Bertina Engelbrecht is the first black woman to lead a listed retail group in South Africa.

Workday’s Zuko Mdwaba says it’s a privilege to work with organisations that focus on people.

Boston Consulting Group's Jacqueline Foster-Mutungu says employees often miss the impact of DE&I initiatives.

The seasoned risk and compliance professional is returning to financial services.

ADHD is not something people necessarily outgrow. Many adults live with the disorder too.

Mechell will be regional head of human resources Africa for Ocean & Logistics at A.P. Moller – Maersk.

WHO and ILO study reveals that two million people die from work-related causes annually.

When Business Connexion was rebranded to BCX, the leadership team tried to create the BCX DNA.

UCT and Wits business schools ranked among the top in the world for MBAs.

The company’s successful internship programme has had an impact in other areas of the business.

Business process outsourcing is identified as a priority sector for job creation in South Africa.

Renowned thought leader Stan Slap discussed maximising commitment to culture during tough times

Fund looks to lessons learnt to prevent fraud in new Workers Affected by Unrest relief scheme applications

Anja van Beek explains how to deal with emotions so that they mix well with the workplace.

The majority of office workers would prefer to continue working remotely than earn extra cash.

Long-time marketer takes over human capital role

Deon Nobrega, MD of Paymenow, says it's time for pay to catch up with today’s world.

Also in the spotlight: Ford India to shed jobs and Canva abolishes formal office attendance rules.

Making things better for generations to come is a personal and business quest, says Laressa.

Companies in the financial services, education and mining sector look to mandatory vaccination policies.

Ipsos research shows liquor outlets have been losing about 50 percent of revenue, yet overheads remain unchanged.

Torque Solutions’ Sally Acton says if the need for love and belonging cannot be met, no natural progression can occur.

Now is the time to break away from the traditional way of thinking about EX, says Michaela Voller, CHRO at DiData.

CE Hillie Meyer fully supports the vaccination drive, but gives employees the choice.

Employers are advised to tread very carefully before acting against employees.

The retailer was also able to grow its market share in 2021 despite the pandemic.

Sean Sharp of EduPower Skills Academy says more legislation is not the answer to workplace gender inequality.

Labour shortage and higher costs driving an automation wave in the US.

Norma wanted to focus on something where she could truly make a mark.

The Road Freight Association trials pop-up vaccination sites on N3.

The after-school programme will address shortage of females in science, tech, engineering and maths.

Managers should treat staff with mental health issues carefully and fairly, say Webber Wentzel’s associates.

The financial services group believes vaccination is the country’s best hope of defeating the pandemic.

Tswelo has more than 25 years’ experience in building dynamic people functions.

The rewards of a talent exchange outweigh the risks, say HR leaders at Vodacom and Unilever.

Kim has been nominated for her role as group human resources director Africa at Illovo.

Science, technology, engineering should not be the only skills in demand.

She will be leading the company’s human potential network.

Chinese authorities take the hard-line on 996 culture: working 9 am to 9 pm, six days a week.

Natalina is a firm believer that what you put out into the world, you get back 10-fold.

Automotive sector raises concern about an increase in hard-to-fill vacancies.

Survey finds skilled professionals are eager to become independent contractors.

There are many good reasons to partner with an executive search firm, says Jeremy.

DEI is being driven by social movements and needs to be underpinned by data.

Gender parity remains elusive for women in the workplace.

The Dimension Data MD believes that the empowerment of both women and men should be addressed.

Rachel is looking forward to recharging her batteries and starting a new journey.

Dean has been nominated for his work as chief people officer at Zutari.

Seven priorities employers should consider when approaching planning and logistics of Covid-19 vaccines.

Major miners expected to make submissions on Australian government inquiry into sexual harassment.

Thato is a strong believer in the adage that age is nothing but a number.

Foreign national employment under the radar, while Covid-19 vaccination makes slow and steady progress.

Higher income earners expected to contribute to state and private sector pension funds.

Nuncy Green, divisional executive human capital at Stanlib, says gender equality can benefit financial services companies.

Being agile does not mean you don’t switch off, webinar participants heard.

Participants will be limited due to capacity of the online platform.

Carin Taylor shares Workday’s best practices in solving DEI.

Carin Taylor, Workday’s chief diversity officer, talks about visibility, open dialogue, and looking at the individual.

Tarryn has been nominated for her work at Decision Inc.

Training programmes and skills development are very high on Shoprite’s agenda.

Hybrid workplaces need a flexible environment to boost productivity and operational efficiency.

Apple puts a stop to some employee surveys looking at pay equality and gender.

Neridha believes that good mentors show leadership, and the skills you don’t have can be learnt.

South African skills sought abroad, with truck drivers fetching annual salaries of R1 million in the UK.

Young people need a qualification to compete in the labour market, according to chairperson David Mabuza.

To shift towards a human-centric approach to people management, start with empathy.

Make sure everything works for the good of the business and its employees, says Ian.

High levels of pandemic-related stress and poor ergonomics for at-home working are leading to an increase in disability claims.

Momentum Corporate’s Emda Fourie says women are uniquely placed to change the sector.

There’s increasing urgency for businesses to take more action on gender diversity.

Hope has been nominated for the CHRO Awards for her work at BCX.

Organisations that thrive can embrace disruption and find opportunities in the disruption.

Dieter is moving to the Netherlands to join The Academy to Innovate HR.

Companies continue to struggle with diversity and inclusion at the executive level, according to a PwC report.

After losing her father and aunt to Covid-19, Tantaswa tested positive for the virus.

Interruptions at work can raise stress levels and make people feel like they belong, according to a new study.

Culture, flexibility and ethics are among the top employer attractiveness criteria, according to a new survey.

Portia says it took some strategic thinking for HR to pivot and adapt through the Covid-19 pandemic.

TalentSmith Technology has launched Cammio Select – an award-winning video recruitment technology.

Enforcement of legislation is a challenge with poor employer compliance and limited human resources capacity for inspections.

CFOs and CHROs gathered to share ideas, learn from thought leaders, and be inspired.

Jodi, divisional executive at CaseWare Africa, Adapt IT, says women have the ability to set their own trajectory.

Jasmin says she’s looking forward to the opportunities the position presents for her.

Anne has been nominated for the CHRO Awards for her work as CHRO at Fedgroup.

Youth unemployment is not a problem to be solved; but an opportunity to maximise, says Louis Pulzone.

Big Tech does a turnaround on office re-openings and remote work as Covid-19 continues.

The newly minted CPO has found the old ways of doing things don’t necessarily work anymore.

Mercer offers top employee tips as the roll-out of Covid-19 vaccines gains momentum locally.

Capitec embraces the fourth industrial revolution, goes on a massive recruitment drive to fill 300 positions.

Here’s everything you need to know about your payslip.

What fails in accelerated learning is the lack of active involvement and application.

Employees and employers are not yet on the same page around new work models.

Gender-based violence poses one of the greatest risks to company reputations, according to Professor Corné Davis.

The learning platform aims to develop one million young African leaders by 2025.

Neridha has been nominated for her work as people and culture leader at SNG Grant Thornton.

GIBS lecturer Dorothy Ndletyana says business schools must teach leaders to anticipate major change events.

Andrew Smith and Bryan Turner say a better approach is embracing visual communication.

Anti-vaxxers will receive 50 percent less in annual increase at US packing firm.

Lyn says allowing the wrong DNA to foster can lead to organisational deformities.

The UIF implements a third phase of TERS, and a survey shows most South Africans are cash-strapped.

Almost two-thirds of South African enterprises expect staff to make a full return to the workplace.