South African companies can empower themselves with authentic change leadership, writes Jackie Kennedy, CEO of LeadMe Academy.
The post-Covid landscape has changed the world of work significantly, as companies adapt to the Great Resignation, Great Reawakening, Great Reshuffle and Great Unretirement. It’s all the more prudent for HR strategies to evolve and adjust to The Greats.
Embracing DEI principles can contribute to a more just, equitable, and prosperous society, writes Nelly Mohale, head of human capital at Decusatio.
Cebile Xulu, people lead at Mondelēz International, speaks about nurturing talent on the continent.
Quiet hiring is gaining momentum, however there are upsides and downsides to the emerging work trend. With Spain recently announcing the adoption of menstrual leave, CHRO South Africa spoke to experts on the possibility of South Africa adopting a similar legal framework. Burnout prevention and recovery activist Judy Klipin and 4 Day Week SA director Karen Lowe led a discussion on burnout during the recent CHRO Community Conversation. Keynote speaker at the 2023 CHRO South Africa Humane Capital Summit, Graeme Codrington kicked off the evening by challenging HR leaders to self-reflect. The 2022 CHRO of the Year and Vodacom executive director looks at inclusivity, load shedding and mentorship. From climate change to burnout to managing contingent workforces, here are the megatrends affecting the world of work. Create a place where employees can live their purpose, change and grow, the HR leader says. There’s an unprecedented shift in employee expectations, and HR will have to keep up. The mental health of employees should be prioritised – not romanticised, he says. The benefit applies across the board, to new dads, surrogacy, adoption and LGBT+ employees. There is an unprecedented shift in employee expectations, say experts. Rectron’s social committee, led by HR, put together a month-long programme to celebrate the men in the organisation. At HR Indaba, Adcorp revealed how ‘tech on steroids’ enables a more efficient workforce. Three CHROs told the HR Indaba how they effectively managed new business processes and messages. Hybrid work arrangements are becoming the norm, but what are the challenges? And is it sustainable?
Tech can play a critical role in the inclusion agenda, HR Indaba hears. The energetic HR leader is using the people agenda to support business growth. Find your passion, work hard, walk confidently, and learn from those around you, she advises. The experienced HR leader is passionate about talent development and employee wellness. When looking for women to join your leadership team, there are dynamics that should be accounted for. The new JSE HR director has already found connection with a “powerhouse of a team”. Is it time to break the traditional barriers to learning and provide vital corporate education? The inherent risk of profit-centred and unethical practices remains high in the Next Normal. Curating learning sources can give employees more control over their learning experiences. Virtual emigration is on the uptick: here is how HR leaders can respond. Change management processes are always easier when employees feel valued. Lesson Desk shares ways to provide employees with engaging learning experiences.
Leadership coach Anja van Beek, shares tips for a successful mentor/mentee relationship. Employee experience is now core to your brand, says Celeste Sirin, MD at Employer Branding Africa. Colin Timmis, general country manager at Xero South Africa has burnout-busting tips for leaders.
Terri Brown, director at Logical Truth, shares seven strategies to keep employees connected.
A comprehensive succession planning strategy is the core to eliminating the Peter Principle. Machine learning democratises access to innovative and productivity-boosting technology to fuel growth the continent needs.
Kgomotso Ramoenyane provides leadership tips to navigate the challenges of the post-pandemic workplace.
Employee wellbeing underpins a successful return-to-work strategy, writes Michaela Voller, CHRO at Dimension Data.
Employers now have access to talent that they didn’t have previously, says Francois de Wet.
Women bring a level of empathy to the workplace, she says.
Change management and performance management go hand in hand, says Our Tandem CEO Aisling Teillard.
Ozow has recognised the true value that diversity brings, says CEO Thomas Pays
Ozow has recognised the true value that diversity brings, says CEO Thomas Pays.
Firms must create mental health strategies to raise awareness and reduce stigma HR will need to harness technology to equip employees for the future of work.
Leaders believe being vulnerable is a credible and authentic demonstration of humanity.
The CHRO SA Community heard about the state of DEI and Workday’s unique approach.
CHRO South Africa's top five webinars discussed a range of topics HR leaders have to grapple with now.
CHRO thought leaders shared their thoughts and insights to keep the community focused on the future of people management.
Marlene’s skills are complemented by her scientific knowledge of human behaviour.
Scientists reveal that ongoing lockdowns forced high performers to re-prioritise exercise and mobility.
Self-directed teams is something we needed to look at to be sustainable and scalable, says Ruth.
Good leaders listen more and incorporate their life experiences, says Kim Hawke.
Smartwage shares tips on how earned wage access can improve financial well-being.
Salesforce’s Robin Fisher says people should learn Salesforce tech skills.
Danielle Barber shares the workforce transformation we have to adopt for 2022.
Having a holistic EVP is key says the head of Sanlam Umbrella Solutions.
Metropolitan’s Lyn Muzondo believes that we need to feel connected in kindness. Mercer encourages companies to take ownership of their pay transparency journey. Nicol Myburgh says if you’re constantly expected to work insane hours you can ask for compensation.
Zain believes that HR is best done by heart, with heart.
The leadership of Culture Foundry Consultancy says teams can’t perform unless they pitch up. Torque’s Sally Acton shares some of the challenges their DEI Toolkit solves.
Domestic workforce risks should be embedded into your crisis management strategy, writes Erika.
Jonathan was curious to see how he could use his foundational training in drama in the corporate world.
Webinar unpacks how diversity leaders can ensure good intentions become lasting change. She makes the move from her role as divisional head: human capital for Momentum Client Engagement Solutions.
For leaders to be truly agile, they need to practise agile behaviours themselves.
Theo says you have to search within and ask yourself what type of leader you are. A lesson learnt very early in life and applied throughout his career. Lana Hindmarch debunks the myths around burnout.
The pandemic has accelerated the future of learning, HR leaders heard. Discovery considered that all employees have rights, both vaccinated and unvaccinated.
Focus on the essentials and completely revisit your budget, if Covid-19 has hit you hard financially.
”Each move was not by design, but I am grateful for it. It’s given me rich experience, says Bongani. LXP is at the heart of strategies to make learning easy, accessible and relevant to employees, study finds.
Chasing Rainbows report highlights gaps between LGBTQI+ employees and employers.
Leaders say it is important to look at succession planning from an EVP perspective. How managers can understand the impact of potential loss to successfully implement change.
Companies must remove eligibility restrictions for individuals to join employment-related pension arrangements.
Tanya Ramlagan shares tips on creating success in the early days of a new role.
Employer Branding Africa MD Celeste Sirin says progressive companies invest heavily in their employer brands. Workplace mental health is in the spotlight. Find out what CHROs are doing about it. Businesses must train existing employees in the skills they believe they will need in the future.
The partnership will prepare graduates to embrace the digital face of the future.
Head of new business at Tétris South Africa shares design tips to make workplaces suitable for the neurodivergent.
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.
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. 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”. Sibongile Bobo Mngxali shares some personal insights into the new working world from an HR leader’s perspective. Making things better for generations to come is a personal and business quest, says Laressa.
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.
Employers are advised to tread very carefully before acting against employees.
Sean Sharp of EduPower Skills Academy says more legislation is not the answer to workplace gender inequality.
Norma wanted to focus on something where she could truly make a mark.
Managers should treat staff with mental health issues carefully and fairly, say Webber Wentzel’s associates.
The rewards of a talent exchange outweigh the risks, say HR leaders at Vodacom and Unilever.
Science, technology, engineering should not be the only skills in demand.
Natalina is a firm believer that what you put out into the world, you get back 10-fold.
DEI is being driven by social movements and needs to be underpinned by data.
The Dimension Data MD believes that the empowerment of both women and men should be addressed. Seven priorities employers should consider when approaching planning and logistics of Covid-19 vaccines.
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. Carin Taylor shares Workday’s best practices in solving DEI.
Hybrid workplaces need a flexible environment to boost productivity and operational efficiency. Neridha believes that good mentors show leadership, and the skills you don’t have can be learnt.
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. 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.
Organisations that thrive can embrace disruption and find opportunities in the disruption.
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.
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. Youth unemployment is not a problem to be solved; but an opportunity to maximise, says Louis Pulzone.
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Rectron shows appreciation for men
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Technology has the potential to address prejudices and build unity at work
CHRO Kutlwano Rawana is rebranding HR at Rectron
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Ncumisa Mtshali joins Bryte exco
Gender transformation in senior leadership: change the brief, get results
CHRO Palesa Ntoagae supports women at different stages of their lives
From sages on the stage to peers in the sphere
ESG strategies: Time for intentional and collaborative execution
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Top talent is fleeing, but only virtually
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Keeping your employer brand alive in a remote working world
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How to build culture and drive employee engagement for a remote workforce
Avoiding the Peter Principle in succession planning
Machine learning can solve some of Africa’s biggest challenges
Outcomes-based leadership in the workplace is the way of the “new normal”
Remember the human condition when planning the hybrid workplace
How to attract and retain the best employees
Samiksha Govender advises women to embrace their femininity in leadership roles
Why change management is so critical when implementing performance management
Diversity and inclusion crucial in driving innovation
It’s a new era in balancing mental health and remote work
Technology was one of the top trends in HR this year
Top three CHRO interviews reveal the importance of showing vulnerability and meaningful dialogues
Top 5 2021 CHRO Community Conversations discuss employee experience, culture and DEI
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DHL’s Marlene Badul shares how she used learning to grow as an HR leader
High-performers pivot to deal with new normal
Community Conversation hears how SilverBridge created self-directed teams and situational leadership
Human-centred leadership is vital to survive an uncertain future
How financial stress affects employee productivity
Salesforce targets jobs growth and promotes the idea of a digital HQ
Preparing for the digitally transformed workforce in 2022
Avishal Seeth asks: Are you responsible for employee wellbeing?
Corporate volunteer programmes increase employees’ connection to the business
Carla Daniels: closing the pay gap is about more than complying with legislation
The work from home overkill: Long hours. No privacy. Same pay.
Samsung’s Dr Zain Reddiar: dialogue and meaningful conversations are vital
Creating a unified, motivated team is a vital part of survival and long-term growth
Challenges of effecting true diversity, equity, and inclusion
International SOS says crisis management remains one of organisations’ biggest challenges
Alexander Forbes’s Jonathan Muthige says he got into HR out of sheer curiosity
How leaders can use D&I to make things better for their people and companies
Momentum Metropolitan appoints Lettie-Basani Phume to drive people priorities
HFMtalentindex’s Jaintheran Naidoo discusses leadership agility and building an agile organisation
bp’s HR director Theo Motshabi shares lessons learnt through HR, entrepreneurship, and leadership
Wake up, leaders! Burnout is not what you think
Oracle webinar discusses future skills and L&D in a post-pandemic world
Community Conversation hears how Discovery has implemented mandatory vaccination
Desiré Pauw shares her tips on where to start if you’re in over your head financially
Bongani Phakathi shares that his varied career prepared him for doing good for people and the business
Future of work: Josh Bersin says LXP is top corporate learning tool
More to be done to create a truly inclusive workplace
HFMTalentindex webinar reveals ways to improve succession planning processes
Nevo Hadas discusses the types of losses at the heart of change management
MCGPI report reveals South Africa is ranked 31st in the Global Pension Index
Tanya Ramlagan looks at how to make the first 90 days count
Employer branding should not be a “one-hit wonder”
Leading CHROs deliver insights for Mental Health Awareness Month
Colin Timmis, general country manager at Xero SA discusses securing long-term success for SMBs
EdTech partners with Unisa to offer students a three month computer science bootcamp
Zama Zaca discusses creating inclusive workplaces to boost mental health
HR Indaba Conversations opens with a gripping keynote from Bonang Mohale
Illovo Sugar HR director Celeste Mdletshe focuses on relentless leadership
Powering the future of work webinar reveals trends in digital HR transformation
The importance of building a feedback culture
CHRO Community Conversation hears about onboarding in a hybrid work environment
Limiting the rights of the non-vaccinated gives rise to complex issues
Employer Value Proposition: The new reason to get up for work in the morning
Laressa Thavarin’s life purpose is gender equality in all walks of life
Inspiring change that moves towards equity and inclusion
Mental wellness and human experience management in a thriving workplace
lvan lsraelstam, CEO of Labour Law Management Consulting says employees who blow whistles are protected
Could B-BBEE be doing more to promote the advancement of women in the workplace?
Norma Teyise, Takealot’s head of DTI, talks about her niche in the HR space
How employers should manage mental health related issues in the workplace
Top employers look to talent exchange to enhance the employee experience
Full Potential’s women’s event unpacked how African women can future-proof their career in a digital age
Steffanuti head of HR, Natalina Singh discusses the importance of giving back
Mercer webinar shares effective analytics in DEI strategy
Visionary Woman Leader: Nompumelelo Mokou says empowerment should not be limited to gender
Tamara Parker and Nick Zaranyika explain how to put employee wellbeing first
Women leaders enrich organisations
A webinar by HFMtalentindex discusses leadership agility
Community Conversation reveals the state of diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI)
PRP Solutions improves decision-making with digital people management solutions
Find the right team, says Neridha Moodley, head of People and Culture at SNG Grant Thornton
5 simple steps to shift toward human-centric HR strategies
Reinventing people management to manage remote working well
Visionary woman leader Emda Fourie explains what women can get right
Prioritise women’s empowerment for an equal future
Women’s Event shares the difference between thriving and surviving companies
Dark Fibre Africa’s Portia Thokoane talks rethinking the HR role in a pandemic
TalentSmith tells us why fit-for-purpose beats generic when it comes to video recruitment
Use your influence for change: Women execs gather for inspirational event
Visionary Women Leader: Jodi Joseph, pivoting with style
A fresh approach to empowering SA’s youth
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