Rendani Baumgartner, managing director at RB Advisory Partners, says the biggest mistake companies can make with AI is adopting it simply because everyone else is. Before deciding what work to automate, she believes leaders need to first understand the problem they are trying to solve.

Payroll is one of the promises employees expect their employers to get right. Sandra Crous, managing director at Deel Local Payroll, powered by PaySpace, unpacks what happens when that promise goes wrong and why the real cost extends far beyond fixing an incorrect payslip.

AI may be changing the way HR works, but Celeste Taljaard, country director at HR Path, says the human side of HCM is not going anywhere

AI can take repetitive work off HR’s plate, freeing the people function to focus more of its time and expertise where it matters most. According to Paolo Urzi, partner development manager for the SADC region at Factorial, that is the most useful AI conversation for HR leaders.

Lisa February has joined ATM Group as group head of HR.

It’s often said that every employee can be replaced, but doing so is costly. Research shows that hiring a new team member can amount to 50-200 percent of their annual salary, depending on the role. This makes employee retention a top priority for companies across all industries.

Vodacom Group has once again been certified and recognised as Africa's number one employer by the Top Employers Institute, marking its third consecutive win and reinforcing the company’s commitment to delivering an exceptional employee experience.

The future of work is here, driven by people and technology moving seamlessly together. According to Satish Naidoo, CEO of MyMobileZA, these smart solutions are transforming the way South African leaders connect, safeguard and grow their organisations.

South Africa’s payroll environment is evolving faster than ever, influenced by economic shifts, technological advancements and political change.

As we honour Nelson Mandela Day, Dr Lesego Rametsi, the managing executive for colleague experience at Absa Group calls on HR leaders to be reminded of leading with the same moral courage that defined Madiba’s life, ensuring that workplaces become spaces where doing what is right is just as important as doing what is profitable.

According to Andee Uren, the executive head for workforce planning, optimisation and engagement at Nedbank, culture is reflected in everyday actions and unspoken norms that guide how people behave and collaborate. She shares how real cultural change happens when behaviours shift and the small barriers that slow progress are removed.

For Jane Waters and Tracey Rowe, co-founders of 52.com, their business isn’t just a new chapter in their HR careers – it’s a reinvention of what HR can and should be.

Taegan Devar, an industrial psychologist and the managing director of PeopleSmart, explores why DEIB efforts often fall short. She highlights how organisations can move from just compliance to commitment, and what it takes to embed inclusion at every level.

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles have evolved from a peripheral concern into a core component of business and investment strategy. Njabulo Mashigo, HR director for Vodacom, shares why ESG isn’t just about risk mitigation or investor relations – it’s a key driver of talent attraction and retention.

Taegan Devar, industrial psychologist and managing director of PeopleSmart, argues that while employee assistance programmes (EAPs) offer support, they’re just one piece of the puzzle.

While mergers are typically driven by systems and strategy, Enid Lizamore, people director at Heineken Beverages, highlights how placing people and culture at the core of their integration journey became the true foundation for culture-building and long-term success.

In part two of this two-part article, Old Mutual Corporate’s Kim-Lee Wentzel-Ricketts, Nabeela Noorani and Samantha Jagdessi share five ways to mitigate the shock of retirement and bring the reality closer to expectations.

Leading HR executives got together to discuss some red hot topics currently dominating the people agenda within their organisations.

Many retirees face a massive gap between their retirement dream and their lived retirement reality. In part one of this two-part article, Old Mutual Corporate’s Kim-Lee Wentzel-Ricketts, Nabeela Noorani and Samantha Jagdessi share which assumptions often go awry and how behaviours as well as expectations can be shifted.

Leading HR executives got together to discuss some red hot topics currently dominating the people agenda within their organisations.

The vast majority of South Africa’s deskless workers enjoy their jobs, but low wages and unreliable public transport remain daily stressors. This was revealed in the 2024 Deskless Worker Pulse, a research report by Jem HR, a WhatsApp-based HR and employee benefits platform tailored for frontline workforces.

Thato Schermer, CEO of Zoie Health, shares her vision for EasyDoc, a revolutionary WhatsApp-based healthcare platform.

With the 2024 CHRO Awards are around the corner, Mercer has come on board as the official sponsor for the 2024 Young CHRO of the Year Award.

Talking to delegates at the 2024 HR Indaba, Dr Renate Scherrer and Maya Krzyzanowska spoke about why development programmes fail, and how organisations can fix them. They stress simple, behaviour-focused methods to make leadership development easier to incorporate into daily routines.

The company views its sponsorship as a way to acknowledge the progress HR professionals are making.

Flexibility, employee benefits and a workplace culture that prioritises mental health have become critical in attracting and retaining talent, writes Kirsty Phaal, senior vice president of HR at NTT DATA: Middle East and East Africa.

As the awareness about women’s wellness increases in organisations, leaders need to take action toward changing the unique challenges that women go through in workplaces, HR Indaba audiences heard today.

In an era where organisational dynamics are in rapid flux, Themba Chakela, head of people, culture and change at e-Motion Consulting, told HR Indaba delegates that the key to organisational success lies with human capital, while giving a roadmap for leveraging expertise.

In an increasingly individualistic work culture, a panel of HR leaders at the 2024 HR Indaba called on business leaders to place kindness at the centre of their strategy and recognise that employees are human before they are workers. Speakers urged a return to ubuntu as the animating principle in workplace relations.

The financial institution will be part of the partner line-up at the 2024 HR Indaba.

The marketing and branding powerhouse will be part of the partner line-up at the 2024 HR Indaba.

The South African Institute of Professional Accountants has shown its support for the event and will join a growing number of exhibitors on 8 October 2024.

The HR software solutions firm will be showcasing its offerings at the show on 8 October 2024.

Awetomate will be showing its support for the 2024 HR Indaba as a Silver Partner.

As part of the partnership, the HR Indaba will have Sign Language interpreters this year.

Thooto will be showing its support for the 2024 HR Indaba as a Silver Partner.

Mavis Kgabane, training coordinator at Maccauvlei Learning Academy, highlights how human capital development through upskilling and technology adoption drives long-term business success and growth.

The modern, multi-generational workplace requires organisations to rethink their employee benefits to attract and retain talent and boost productivity, writes Thenjiwe Ramorotho, regional general manager: inland at Old Mutual Corporate.

The company will exhibit at the HR Indaba as a Gold Partner.

The leading provider of retirement fund solutions, investments, group risk benefits and consulting will be at the largest HR event in southern Africa on 8 October 2024.

The company will exhibit at the HR Indaba as a Silver Partner.

The company will exhibit at the HR Indaba as a Silver Partner.

To maximise an organisation’s human capital potential, leaders need to see the full talent picture, says Michael Franks, sales multiplier executive, talent technology division at LRMG.

The payroll and HR service provider is throwing its weight behind the anticipated event.

The company will exhibit at the HR Indaba as a Platinum Partner.

Integrity costs nothing, but when you lose it, you lose everything, writes Charissa Bloomberg, celebrity psychologist, international speaker and integrity leadership specialist.

Attendees can explore how the technology group provides data-driven solutions for businesses.

Attendees can explore how Odilo empowers organisations to unlock their full potential at the upcoming HR Indaba on 8 October 2024.

The company will exhibit at the HR Indaba as a Silver Partner.

The life insurer is throwing its weight behind the anticipated event.

The organisation will be joining the growing number of companies exhibiting at the 2024 HR Indaba.

The organisation will be joining the growing number of companies exhibiting at the 2024 HR Indaba.

As the country observes Suicide Prevention Month, Nicole Sorrell, co-founder and director at Lumina Learning Global, says mental health has to be an inside-out job for organisations.

The leadership development and support public benefit organisation will be amongst the giants exhibiting at the 2024 HR Indaba in October.

Gender-based violence (GBV) plagues workplaces, impacting safety, dignity and equality. Itumeleng Mokhele, senior change consultant at The Actuate Group, shares how leaders can foster supportive environments.

The payroll and HR service provider is throwing its weight behind the anticipated event.

FLOW is throwing its weight behind the anticipated event.

Andee Uren, executive head of workforce planning, optimisation, and engagement at Nedbank, says the bank has rolled out a range of initiatives aimed at promoting both DEI and transformation.

Legal services company LexisNexis will be joining the growing number of companies exhibiting at the 2024 HR Indaba.

“Survival of the Fittest” can be replaced with “Survival of the most Resilient” in today’s demanding and unpredictable landscape, says co-founder and global director of Lumina Learning, Nicole Sorrell.

The leading authority in project management joins the line-up of partners for this year’s HR Indaba, taking place on 8 October.

The digital health platform will exhibit its array of offerings at the HR Indaba on 8 October 2024.

Meet Raymond Muthama, the CHRO at Zamara based in Nairobi, Kenya. A visionary HR leader who transforms workplace culture, combining business acumen with a passion for people to create synergy and lasting success writes Muriel Adhiambo.

AI turns recruitment from a chaotic firestorm into a smooth, enjoyable ride – like biking without all the flames, writes Dean Furman, CEO of 1064 Degrees, author, actuary and one of South Africa’s most popular keynote speakers.

People Resolutions will be joining other leading organisations at southern Africa’s top HR conference. 

Sister companies CHRO South Africa, CFO South Africa and CIO South Africa will be hosting some of the most powerful women and their mentees on 1 August.

The insurance company will exhibit at the 2024 HR Indaba on 8 October 2024.

Pamela Xaba, seasoned HR executive and founder of Nonkosi Creatives, unpacks how best one can navigate one’s professional life after many years of corporate HR roles.

Nomza, who has been acting in the position since October 2023, has been appointed to drive employee engagement and innovation.

The JvR Africa Group is one of Africa’s largest independent psychology practices.

The private higher education institution will exhibit its array of learning offerings at the HR Indaba on 8 October 2024.

Drawing from the success of the Prescient graduate programme, head of talent Joanne Meyer offers some key insights into what makes a graduate programme truly successful.

The SETA-accredited training provider is throwing its weight behind the anticipated event.

Blessing Utete, managing executive of Old Mutual Corporate Consultants, emphasises the need for thorough preparation and enhanced financial literacy initiatives to ensure a successful transition to the new system.

“AI will augment and amplify humans rather than replace them. AI needs a lot of trustworthy and accurate data to be effective,” says Jonathan Randle, vice president, EMEA at Workday.

Philip Morris International HR director Lynn Kleinsmith shares how her diverse HR background prepared her to steer the organisation through a major transition.

The company will be part of a line-up of partners exhibiting at the HR Indaba on 8 October.

Navigating AI responsibly for growth, efficiency, and social impact can address the skills gaps and foster transformative learning experiences, writes Dr Chris Jardine, Group CEO of Tsebo Holdings.

CEO of the Citizen Leader Lab, Komala Pillay, shares her journey from being an engineer to becoming a pioneer in using HR for good, with the goal of improving the lives of the country’s most vulnerable communities.

Xpatweb has joined the HR Indaba this year as a Silver Partner. The company will be part of a line-up of partners exhibiting at the HR Indaba on 8 October.

Burnout may be enemy number one in the global workforce. Of the many interventions to curb it, psychological safety emerges as the most promising ingredient, write Tyler Phillips, head of research and content and Dr Etienne van der Walt, CEO and co-founder, both at Neurozone.

New parents will soon legally have the right to decide how to divide the four months of parental leave. Lindiwe Sebesho, managing director of Remchannel, and Blessing Utete, managing executive of Old Mutual Corporate consultants, provide their views on whether workplace policies and culture are ready for this gender shift.

The 100% woman-owned, Level 1 B-BBEE consulting firm will be exhibiting their expertise at the HR Indaba on 8 October 2024.

The HR leader has been nominated for the work done at the integrated platinum group metals producer since 2014.

Mercer’s 2024 Global Talent Trends reveals that execs grapple with talent exodus and the AI revolution, but prioritise human-centric agility, trust, and digital culture for sustainable growth. Tesantha Naidoo, principal consultant at Mercer South Africa unpacks the key findings for CHROs.

The B-BBEE compliance and transformation company will exhibit at the HR Indaba on 8 October 2024.

The software company says it is proud to be partnering with HR Indaba.

Way more than a buzzword in the modern workplace, the topic of neurodiversity is being covered by the likes of Forbes, Bloomberg and the World Economic Forum. Here’s why it’s important for astute employers to incorporate these new skill sets into the mix, writes Jeremy Bossenger of BossJansen Executive Search.

The group life insurance and benefits provider joins the line-up of partners for this year’s HR Indaba, taking place on 8 October.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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