Mercer Marsh Benefits sponsors 2022 Young CHRO of the Year Award

10 November 2022

The employee benefit business is delighted to be part of the 2022 CHRO Awards.

The company says the business of people, of a thriving workforce, is at the heart of any organisation.

“HR professionals have made great strides in helping organisations navigate and transcend an ever-changing business landscape, becoming essential strategic leaders in the boardroom,” says Vivek Panday, head of distribution at Mercer Marsh Benefits.

Keletjo Chiloane, senior associate at Mercer says: “For this reason, Mercer Marsh Benefits is delighted to be part of the CHRO Awards 2022, as we acknowledge the exceptional contribution HR continues to make towards building future-ready organisations.”

The annual CHRO Awards will be held on 17 November at the Polo Room in Inanda, Johannesburg. The awards are organised by CHRO South Africa, the community that connects HR executives through executive events, the bi-annual CHRO Magazine, CHRO.co.za and social media channels. By helping top HR leaders share knowledge, exchange interests and open up business opportunities, CHRO South Africa proudly contributes to the growth of the country.

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