Career lessons from top HR leaders at HR Indaba 2018
"It's important to understand exactly what you like about people before making a career out of HR."
"It's important to understand exactly what you like about people before making a career out of HR."
The founder of RLabs, Marlon Parker, wants you to unleash the potential of your employees.
Scores of HR professionals gathered to listen to Vusi who, true to form, was as charming as he was captivating.
Two HR execs with no formal qualifications in the field say this has given them an advantage in their careers.
An illuminating rendition of Workday's success story by chief technology officer Dave Sohigian at the HR Indaba.
The number one tip for international work opportunities for HR practitioners? Don't blend in!
He challenged HR professionals to incorporate technology and think differently about their roles.
HR industry stalwarts Sandy Mohonathan and Shirley Zinn stress the importance of aligning with key board members.
South African Board of People Practices interim CEO Xolani Mawande impressed at the inaugural HR Indaba.
Top HR leaders share their advice: it takes passion and dedication.
However, traditional organisational structures are slow to embrace a new way of thinking.
In a session moderated by Willem Gouws, delegates got a sneak peek into InsideRisk's unique leadership programme.
Nosipho says HR needs to be more directly engaged with employees post recruitment.
Micheala Voller of Dimension Data talks to Workday's Zuko Mdwaba about her experience with his product.
Sports health coach Richard Sutton says HR professionals can be champions like tennis player Kevin Anderson.
This Johannesburg-based Think Tank helps executives to unlock the potential in their people capital.
With over 30 years of experience, Parity Software routinely assists its customers to operate more efficiently to serve their own customers more efficiently.
Sage BEE 123 offers a complete range of tools, software, directories, information, training interventions, advisory services for B-BBBEE.
The platform was developed by Careers24 and is used by both corporates and recruitment agencies.
Not being able to rely on government subsidies pushes MSA to be more innovative and impact-driven.
We speak to Aspiration Software founder and director Brian Fenton who is an acknowledged expert in the field of HR and Talent development with over 30 years' experience.
In addition to the speaking session by Deloitte's Trevor Page, the company will be hosting a variety of activities at their stand.
She says that, as soon as people have been engaged, they start talking to each other and preparing for change.
HR leaders need to reposition themselves and be aggressive about HR issues in executive committees, says leadership coach Nosipho Damasane.
Founder Fabienne Francis tells us more about the communication and people skills system.
Rosstone Consulting MD Bartley Joseph tells us a little more about the company, which has been in existence for 28 years
The UCT GSB's Darren Ravens explains how the institution is preparing leaders for the future world of work.
The company's working interview process results in fewer unsuccessful placements and sets them apart from other recruitment agencies.
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) offers an alternative route to qualifying as an accountant, among other things.
It is the largest financial services provider that operates under the ethos of mutuality whereby all members receive a share of annual profits.
The school's dean, Jonathan Foster-Pedley, tells us more about what makes Henley so special.
Think-Career delivers a seamless and streamlined hiring experience using social recruiting, digital recruiting and mobile-friendly recruiting that is scalable.
Formfunc Studio is the exclusive manufacturing and distribution partner to Humanscale in the Southern Africa region.
As cliche as it may sound, Phaki founder Rebeccah Hatlane says it is their passion that sets them apart from their competitors.
Vusi Thembekwayo started the company in 2014 because he believes that knowledge is the single most important driver of the modern economy.
Employees feel valued and appreciated when they receive an original and thoughtful gift from the employer at the happiest moment of their lives, when a new baby is born, says Bebedeparis MD Peet Erasmus.
The company's motto "Your partner in time" captures its value proposition to clients.
The company educated just over 40,000 South Africans on how to manage their money in order to grow their wealth.
Alexander Forbes CHRO Christian Schaub talks to us about the company's Ambition 2022 strategy, among other things.
There's no magic pill that you can give to people to make them adopt any given corporate culture, says Marge.
Rosstone has been providing expert tax and accounting services to individuals and small businesses for 28 years.
OLG's Prajna Moodley says training and development is a key factor when it comes to the retention of employees.
CCG Systems has grown from a consultancy to an information systems, communications and technology company.
With over 80 years' experience, Alexander Forbes is committed to its clients' financial prosperity.
Worth has provided financial education to more than 40,000 South Africa, offering lessons in both English and isiZulu.
Martijn will explain how to achieve more with less time and fewer resources.
We speak to Deloitte Southern Africa's Trevor Page about what makes them different from other professional services firms.
It's all about taking people's potential and maximising it by introducing changes in cognitive behaviour, relationships and/or lifestyle, says Richard.
Henley is the only international business school in South Africa that has triple accreditation status from the foremost accreditation bodies in the United Kingdom, Europe and the USA.
Westrocon head of sales Luis Dancuart says they use the SAP solutions platform and add our IP to create bespoke industry solutions that will best suit their client's needs.
The GSB offers a wide range of qualifications, from their top-ranked MBA to their suite of executive education short courses.
Managing director Katleho Rantso talks about the importance of reducing bias through an inclusive culture.
Pearson helps people make progress in their lives through access to better learning.
PPS gives members a share of the company's profits.
The inaugural HR Indaba will be the largest gathering of HR professionals ever held in South Africa.
She says the HR profession is going through a tech-based evolution similar to what happened in the sales industry years ago.
Xpatweb's Marisa Jacobs says skills shortages are driving demand for talent from outside the country.
The professional body offers an alternative route to qualifying as an accountant, among other things.
The company's founder, Mzoxolo Gulwa, talks to us about what gives PurpleGrowth a competitive edge.
Xpatweb provides an executive work visa service for corporates and professionals.
bountiXP is an employee recognition, reward and engagement platform.
Bebedeparis is an online gifting service for those looking to spoil expectant new mothers.
bountiXP is an employee recognition and engagement platform.
Labour law expert Ivan Israelstam says reinstated employees can grow in stature, making them feel untouchable.
Purple Growth is a level 1 BEE customised training company.
CFO SA MD Graham Fehrsen gave partners a lesson on how to get the best out of the Finance and HR Indabas.
Don't miss out on our dinner series with performance expert Richard Sutton.
Skillogical is a tool that enhances the training and development functions which companies already have in place.
Vuma Reputation Management CEO Janine Hills says there is a direct correlation between reputation, trust and sustainable business.
Skillogical simplifies best practice talent development.
Setsmol helps employees overcome over-indebtednes and teaches them about credit literacy.
NeTrec offers web-based time-keeping solutions and a host of other IT services.
Pauline joins the company after eight years with Cargo Carriers.
Oracle is a multinational computer technology company.
Origin Wines HR Director Brandon Gillham takes us through People Analytics 101.
SetsMol is a South African housing education company.
CDH is one of the largest business law firms in South Africa.
The SABPP is the professional body for HR practitioners in South Africa.
Occupational psychologist Memory Nguwi says poorly designed structures are a source of overstaffing in many organisations.
Parity specialises in the development of affordable, easy-to-implement, scalable ERP solutions.
Labour law expert Ivan Israelstam says organisations must be pedantic about their employee codes of conduct.
Employees in Middle East and North Africa are among the most engaged in the world, according to a study by Aon.
Lesson Desk is the largest e-learning platform in Africa.
The US-based company puts executives through a real-life hostage drama.
Aspiration provides a state-of-the-art cloud-hosted software solution for organisations to manage performance, capability development, training and succession planning.
UCT GSB's Jenny Boxall says the importance of management training for first-line managers is poorly understood.
Life EHS is hospital group Life Healthcare's employee wellness business.
The company harnesses leading-edge technology and world-class content to help professionals work in faster, easier and more effective ways.
World-class HR organisations now spend 26 percent less and have fewer staff members, while driving efficiency.
Female executives and their mentees will come together in celebration of women in the workplace.
LexisNexis is a leading global provider of content-enabled workflow solutions to professionals.
Silicon Valley investor Marc Andreessen says the threshold is when a company surpasses 50 employees.
Nicola is the Head of Investec Careers and has been in the HR profession for over 18 years.
An HBR article explains how perpetrators of sexual harassment are not the only ones to blame for their despicable behaviour.
Think Career helps people find the right careers and helps companies find people that are suited to them.
Westrocon Seidor is a member of the Seidor group of companies.
People are ready to take instructions from robots at work according to a new study conducted by Oracle and Future Workplace.
HR execs will have to pay close attention to how the debate unfolds.
Phaki Personnel is a one-stop solution for all HR needs.
The SABPP is the professional body for HR practitioners in South Africa.
The resignation comes in the midst of an investigation into the culture of racial discrimination at the company.
Cost, security risks and tech failure listed among the barriers to adoption.
Workday's sponsorship has been central to the growth of the CHRO SA community.
Tshepisho's varied experience has held her in good stead and is what she believes has given her an edge as an HR professional.
The collaboration aims to create 100,000 job opportunities for women by 2020
Founder Frank Magwegwe believes this is one of the best ways to improve employee engagement.
OLG has been at the forefront of changes in distance learning education.
THRIVE works with companies to improve employee engagement by reducing financial stress on the workforce.
InsideRisk's high-stakes Leadership in Action program was designed to help leaders increase their trust-building and critical thinking skills.
Labour law expert Ivan Israelstam says evading the law by hiding under the corporate veil is risky.
They should serve as a reminder to HR leaders that health and safety are of the utmost importance.
FormFunc is the exclusive distributor of global ergonomics brand Humanscale.
Tantaswa Fubu and Christine Ramon will be among the illustrious attendees of a dinner for top female HR and finance executives.
HR Company Solutions offers a wide range of HR services, focussing particularly on placements.
Deborah is passionate about talent, leading sustainable diversity and delivery of superior business performance through a meaningful human capital agenda.
According to employee engagement experts, the global workplace - including South Africa - is in the throes of a disengagement crisis
Ndivhu will be part of a session exploring how HR professionals can put their personal brands to work.
SAP is helping every customer become a best-run business because now, more than ever, being the best means having a purpose and making a difference.
Occupational Psychologist Memory Nguwi explains the tragedy of appointing people to levels beyond their capabilities.
Dave has worked in technology for over 20 years, focusing on ERP applications for the last 15.