Matric pass rate a misleading figure, says Equal Education
The 78.2 percent figure will do little to ease HR leaders' concerns about the quality of education.
The 78.2 percent figure will do little to ease HR leaders' concerns about the quality of education.
Labour law expert Ivan Israelstam explains why HR practitioners are not the best providers of labour law training.
Reflecting on what some of our community members have said about managing organisational culture.
Here's how you can help employees set those goals and give them the tools they need to achieve them.
Engen Hillside is the new home of the Engen Training Academy, previously located in Edgemead.
Bebedeparis sales director Nicci Erasmus explains what they liked about the event and why they'll be back in 2019.
The end-to-end e-learning solutions company has big plans for next year's event.
Her hard work allowed her to go from being a domestic worker to acquiring her PhD.
Our CHRO community weighs in on how you can best manage the talent conundrum.
Meko plans to take the University of Western Cape to even greater heights.
"We must all take up the challenge to fight institutionalised greed and corruption," said Henley Africa Dean Jonathan Foster-Pedley.
The most important thing is to have a clearly communicated and genuine consultative process.
The company's HR Director for South & Central East Africa gives an account of why she believes SA still has a long way to go before achieving true transformation.
Global Business Solutions consultant Elise Burns-Hoffman offers practical tips for preventing burnout.
A recent CHRO dinner saw performance expert Richard Sutton give HR executives a lesson on how two take advantage of stress.
Research from Jack Hammer shows that executives are increasingly considering leaving the country.
Leadership change expert Tracey Swanepoel explains how storytelling can influence culture and implement strategy.
HR professionals may have to become more creative about getting the most out of their existing human resources.
Occupational psychologist Memory Nguwi explains the flaws of using interviews to assess potential employees.
Andre lived on a Kibbutz and ran the affairs of celebrity singer/songwriter Sting's private home.
Skypiom MD Thomas Kritzer explains why traditional LMS models offer little to no value.
The professional body, which offers an alternative route to qualifying as an accountant, took advantage of the early-bird discount.
Global Business Solutions senior consultant Natalie Singer discusses why pay practices are still discriminating against designated groups.
Tiso Blackstar's AMARA Recruitment Awards recently celebrated the achievements of recruitment industry professionals.
The premier baby-gifting service has signed up super early for next year's event.
Skillogical's HR development specialist Jurie van Zyl explains how the company's solution can transform your people practices.
This is according to Deloitte's new annual Executive Compensation Report, which shows what top executives earn in SA.
The former HR head talks about the experience that convinced him he had been joining the right company.
Engen Learn, as it is called, teaches petrol attendants critical life skills.
Labour law expert Judith Griessel says an employer can legally be held liable for damages caused by the actions of intoxicated employees.
Mandisi takes over from Njabulo Mashigo, who has taken on a new role in the Netherlands.
Boost your career and learn from South Africa's leading HR executives and specialists - for free.
Aspiration provides a state-of-the-art, cloud-hosted HR software solution.
Roze, who holds a medical degree and an MBA, has extensive experience on boards of directors.
Manpower survey explains that skilled trades, accounting and finance professions and management/executive roles are toughest to fill.
The early-bird discount was too good a deal to miss out on for expatriate services and immigration facilitation firm.
Occupational psychologist Memory Nguwi emphasises the importance of recognising and rewarding talent, regardless of its status within the organisation.
HR leaders and executive coaches will provide insights that will help you take the next step in your career.
The premier HR and reward consultancy signs up super early for next year's event.
The early-bird discount was too good a deal to miss out on for the global executive recruitment firm.
Candice was the first member of the CHRO SA community.
She says making tough calls, courage, and creativity are key to changing a broken system.
Online learning is cheaper and time-effective, but there are other factors to consider.
Global Business Solutions senior consultant Natalie Singer says fuel price hikes are having an adverse effect on employees' financial wellness
They got an insider's perspective on getting the most out of high-potential individuals during dinner at Marble.
Many of the companies that achieved the South African Certification have HR leaders that are members of the CHRO SA community.
Employment law and industrial relations specialist Michael Botha says the practice of buying and selling doctor's notes is widespread.
JvR Africa Group is passionate about people development and found the Indaba to be the perfect place to showcase themselves.
Over 11,000 executives from 124 countries participated in the global survey last year.
Labour law expert Ivan Israelstam says employers to think twice before using incompatibility as the basis for a dismissal.
Lesson Desk's Belinda Tanner says the Indaba was a perfect opportunity for the company.
Magethi Industrial Psychology Services may have signed up as a partner at the last minute but they were far from disappointed with the experience.
SHL country manager for South Africa Ceri Mongie says organisations are increasingly looking within for their skills and leadership needs.
Better decision-making is made possible by the data from Workday, says Dimension Data's Micheala Voller.
How can HR professionals maintain an open, creative and supportive environment for employees in organisations - whether small, medium or large-sized?
HR professionals must moderate their expectations when going into the rest of the continent.
Like Sappi itself, the story of its HR group head Fergus Marupen is one of deep roots, local seedlings and a steady progression to international success.
With the threat of machines replacing humans and the increase in automation, what role will HR practitioners play?
Datacentrix's Gregg Naude chats about project implementation in session hosted by platinum sponsor SAP.
Values should live in your organisation and not only on the website was his message at HR Indaba Africa.
JSE's CFO Aarti Takoordeen and Old Mutual's HR boss Celiwe Ross discuss the relevance of HR.
As organisations increasingly set strategies and objectives for growth and profitability, HR will play a more active and not reactive role in the future.
Great insights at HR Indaba 2018 from Jörn Dannheimer, the commercial manager for Africa at SHL.
"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.