Change Management

What does the workplace women deserve look like? This Women’s Day, we put that question to HR leaders Elanie Kruger, CHRO at Tsebo Solutions Group; Shehnaaz Kajee, head of HR at HBZ Bank; and Sinqobile Khuluse, CPO at Sandock Austral Shipyards, who have a front-row seat to shaping the employee experience.

CHROs have moved past the era where saying this is the way we’ve always done things is the only rule of thumb. Today, the workplace has become a place where someone who remembers the first fax machine collaborates in real-time with an intern who uses AI to automate their morning emails.

Clicks Group CEO Bertina Engelbrecht kicked off the 2025 HR Indaba with a captivating keynote address, sharing critical insights on the role of HR in supporting business in an unpredictable world.

In a country where traditional healing is an essential part of culture, new regulations are guiding the use of traditional healer sick notes. Thato Makoaba, associate in employment law practice at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, unpacks how HR can integrate these certificates while staying legally sound and inclusive.

CHRO and ESG lead at Vector Logistics Annelie Govender is among the HR leaders integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities into the DNA of their organisations. She highlights why embedding ESG is more important now than ever.

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.

Brenda Talazo didn’t plan on a career in human resources, but looking back, purpose had other plans, as it has become clear she was destined to lead in the field.

Leaving her travel job behind, Heléne Smuts founded Credo Growth to help companies enhance team dynamics and tackle HR challenges. Despite her career shift, her passion for travel remains a significant influence.

At CHRO Day under the theme Change Exchange, HR leaders attended a group discussion on reputation management, what HR can do to enhance its brand, and how all this feeds into ESG initiatives, too.

Under the theme “the Change Exchange”, South Africa’s leading HR professionals gathered on 16 May for CHRO Day at The Leonardo in Sandton.

Zanele, who will be delivering the keynote address at the CHRO South Africa Smart Work Summit in Cape Town, uses key unlearning principles to help organisations with adapting to new ways of work.

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.