CHROs say AI is here to stay and should not be seen as a threat to jobs.
Nedbank’s executive head for transformation and strategy Kershini Govender says transformation is more than just balancing the previously disadvantaged and the historically favoured.
Being unplugged should not necessarily translate to being unproductive, writes Ruth Shogoe, HR executive at Maskew Miller Learning Talent, diversity and inclusion strategies will need to be adapted, say HR leaders.
Leading CHROs have their say on how best to attract and retain young people within organisations.
Disregarding third party advocacy in employer branding can be detrimental, warns Celeste Sirin, CEO of Employer Branding Africa. Attendees hear that leaders shouldn’t consider people and business as separate things.
Executives say the amendments to the bill will hold companies accountable in ensuring compliance. Tech and tools empower people to do their best work, writes Colin Erasmus, COO at Microsoft South Africa.
Njabulo Mashigo’s masterclass on leveraging technology to enhance employee experience.
The recently released Deloitte Africa report says companies need to reimagine work.
Research finds that candidates are less and less likely to simply accept an offer without asking for more.
World-renowned future strategist and disruptor Abdullah Verachia is the latest addition to the 2023 CHRO Awards judging panel. The thought leader says CHROs need to take care of themselves as much as they take care of others. At last week’s Humane Capital Summit, CHROs had the chance to brainstorm solutions for recurring challenges faced in their different industries. Keynote speaker at the 2023 CHRO South Africa Humane Capital Summit, Graeme Codrington kicked off the evening by challenging HR leaders to self-reflect. Leading HR professionals discuss what changes need to happen for businesses to become more compassionate. 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. A diverse community of HR leaders will on 23 February gather for the first CHRO summit of 2023. 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. Let us know who comes to mind when you think HR excellence, and nominate them for the 2023 CHRO Awards! HR leaders revealed that 2022 was a tough year, with most people having experienced a lot of burnout. CHROs enjoyed an evening of making sumptuous meals while networking and sharing ideas. HR leaders delve into the importance of taking care of their own wellbeing. Desereé van den Berg shared her study on organisational design and how WFH affects it. HR leaders weigh in on the pros and cons of adapting to a complete virtual world of work. Upskilling the workforce in the agricultural sector has been critical, says HR manager Cindy Nkgoeng. Financial wellness provider SmartAdvance has joined the HR Indaba Network. Leading HR professionals gathered for dinner and discussions around navigating multiple crises. She continues her sterling journey at Tiger Brands, which started in 2012. The HR leader has moved from the nuts and bolts to leading the people agenda. Curating learning sources can give employees more control over their learning experiences. There are ways to bridge the digital divide separating office employees from those at the coalface. Investec’s Head of people and organisation shares three unique insights on having a workplace vaccination policy. She joins the executive committee at the African retail and wholesale group. The CHRO Awards celebrate excellence in HR and recognise individual leaders who have done outstanding work. Since the hard lockdowns of 2020, the relationship between HR and Finance has evolved significantly. The experienced HR leader will continue with her focus in the FMCG space. Verna says they have amended their EVP to create deeper connections with their employees.
Highlights from yet another challenging year.
Discovery considered that all employees have rights, both vaccinated and unvaccinated.
LinkedIn is a useful tool for job hunting, writes Adelaide Tshabalala. He will look after the FNB and Wesbank retail and commercial cluster.
The way employees are onboarded must evolve, says Enboarder’s Chris Jones.
Renowned thought leader Stan Slap discussed maximising commitment to culture during tough times The rewards of a talent exchange outweigh the risks, say HR leaders at Vodacom and Unilever.
Carin Taylor shares Workday’s best practices in solving DEI.
After losing her father and aunt to Covid-19, Tantaswa tested positive for the virus. CFOs and CHROs gathered to share ideas, learn from thought leaders, and be inspired. Gender-based violence poses one of the greatest risks to company reputations, according to Professor Corné Davis. Neridha has been nominated for her work as people and culture leader at SNG Grant Thornton.
Despite the current unrest, experts insist now is not the time to press the pause button.
Cheryl opens up about her job, her background and the superpower she wishes she could have. Workday is providing five designated, company-paid days off for all staff. The exco has come up with a ‘go-slow week’ and a ‘pyjama day’ – and even exco joins in.
Incorporating EVP, trying to better understand the needs of employees was key says Dr Dieter Veldsman.
Fifi approaches her role with conviction and a sense of purpose – and a strong sense of empathy. Ruth has been nominated for her work as the people wellness executive at Silverbridge.
Return-to-work must be underpinned by psychological safety, which is high on SNG Grant Thornton’s agenda. Malisha believes that being vulnerable is a credible and authentic demonstration of your humanity. At Nando’s, employee wellbeing is core to building resilience and is seen as a passport to thrive. The key is to not overthink it and to keep your old relationships warm, says Ncumisa. Sigrid believes they could be the solution to many questions around the future of work. HR executives joined a Community Conversation to share how they are coping with 2021. International experts and local HR leaders share their views on the evolution of recruitment.
Mercer’s Ravin Jesuthasan shared how to incorporate HR metrics in financial reporting.
Henley’s Jon Foster-Pedley explored how leaders have had to change how they manage people.
Old Mutual has implemented Workday HCM to help fundamentally change its relationship with its employees.
Discovery’s Tswelo Kodisang presented a case study on how AI has transformed the company’s people function. Employer Branding Africa’s Celeste Sirin revealed why your EVP has become critical for talent management. Head of human capital Linda Roos says she believes people should not be exited based on age. Executives gathered to future-gaze, and then hopped on a virtual game drive to conclude the evening.
The CHRO Awards celebrates excellence in HR and recognise individual leaders who have done outstanding work. Companies need to balance providing a safe working environment with an individual’s personal rights. Xpatweb revealed that SA is currently competing for critical skills in healthcare, engineering and ICT. Kgomotso joined Massmart as vice president: people partner for Massmart’s wholesale business. Voices from the HR community share their thoughts on the new world of work. The top four wellness articles published in 2020. HR leaders discuss whether online meetings are getting in the way of employee wellness and work. Experts explore the transformational journey of HCM tech implementations. HR experts shared some of the positives that have come from the pandemic. HFMtalentindex incorporates potential and Learning Agility into this traditional performance management technique. Nearly half of survey respondents wanted to reach out to a therapist for help during the pandemic, but couldn’t.
Employee engagement guru Debra Corey talked about the power of company values during Covid-19. Container shipping giant cuts jobs to reduce costs. FirstRand has established a bonus offering to retain talent. At the 2020 HR Indaba Network, Absa’s Dr Roze Phillips suggested remote work is a talent strategy. HR professionals are seeing beyond the jargon, ensuring that a sense of belonging is a reality in their organisations. Mteto described the pivotal role of people and culture in the firm’s turnaround at HR Indaba Network. TalentSmith Technology’s Roland Glass on how to respond to negative engagement survey results. Court says the telco may proceed with planned retrenchments. The Netherlands’ largest professional learning platform, SkillsTown, is expanding into Africa. Lungile says HR can drive ethical behaviour by protecting whistleblowers. CHRO webinar explores the importance of reinventing learning and development beyond Covid-19. HR leaders discuss new approaches to onboarding in this week’s CHRO Community Conversation. Altron CEO Mteto Nyati has thanked Dolores for her immense contribution. Cybersecurity expert Nathan Desfontaines explained why HR should work more closely with IT. Wayne joins IHG after eight years as the CHRO at RCL Foods. CHRO SA's head of marketing says working from home is no walk in the park. Experts from Workday, Unilever and Webber Wentzel will share tips on how best to plan, evaluate, reopen, and reinvent your organisation. MTN's Paul Norman told Community Conversation attendees what they should expect from their leaders. A panel of experts in #MeToo webinar discusses how predatory behaviour can be stamped out. JSE HR director Donald Khumalo fielded questions about the policy in this week's Community Conversation. Cheryl says the pandemic has impacted their head office differently from their restaurants. Oracle experts share how their employees were able to fully start working from home within 24 hours. In an upcoming webinar, a panel of experts will discuss the raw reality of #MeToo and what HR can do. Experts from ooba and One Circle provided a playbook for transitioning to remote work indefinitely. Christine is tasked with advancing the iconic printing company's transformation agenda. Join Wednesday's webinar to better understand how the world of work has changed, and how you could empower your workforce to meet the new demands. This week's CHRO Community Conversation, led by Mindofafox partner Leslie Rance, was about scenario planning. Speaking at a recent webinar, AECI's Candice Watson said women need to play to their strengths. This was one of the key elements of Deloitte's 2020 Human Capital Trends report, presented by Fortune Gamanya. Tirelo says multinationals like theirs have had a limited ability to call on expat talent. Be sure Join Deloitte director Leslie Yuill, non-executive director Shirley Zinn, and Vodacom CHRO Matimba Mbungela in what is bound to be a riveting discussion. CHRO SA webinar outlines how to ensure L&D is properly aligned to the business. Attendees will hear from Kelly Palmer, a globally renowned thought leader on the future of learning and career development. Sanlam Corporate's Dr Matete Lerutla and Viresh Maharaj present findings of the 2020 Benchmark Survey. HR leaders discuss how they made the best of a bad situation talent-wise during Covid-10 lockdown. Join the CHRO Webinar in which Sanlam Corporate will reveal the results of its 2020 research around employers, retirement funds and professional consultants.Embracing the future: AI-driven transformations in HR departments gain momentum
Kershini Govender links purpose with transformation
Top tips on staying productive through loadshedding
What South Africa’s new official language means for the workplace
The art of attracting and retaining GenZ workers
Three tools to boost employer brand
CHRO Cape Town Summit unpacks the art of doing business
EE Amendment Bill: What leading CHROs say
Four ways leaders can equip people for how work gets done
CHRO Community Conversation: Taking lessons from the master
Adapting to new ways of working helps with talent war, report finds
Salary, job security top priority for local candidates with concrete job offers
Abdullah Verachia joins the 2023 CHRO Awards judging panel
Boardroom brainstorm: Compassion, relearning and accountability are key
Three tales that unlearner Graeme Codrington told
CHRO Summit reveals that a humane organisation is a non-traditional one
CHRO Njabulo Mashigo on the hot topics facing business today
Four megatrends impacting HR
Get ready for the CHRO South Africa Humane Capital Summit
CHRO Clement O’Reilly is deliberate about diversity
CHRO Community Conversation: 2023-2024 trends shaping the way of work
2023 CHRO Awards: Nominations are now open
CHROs reflect on how the year 2022 has been for them, their teams and the business
HR executives mesmerised by bursts of flavour at CHRO South Africa cookout
Putting your own oxygen mask on first a challenge for CHROs
CHROs weigh in on the remote workforce and the organisational design conundrum
CHRO Community Conversation interrogates the reality of the metaverse
Beefing up the skills gap
SmartAdvance joins the HR Indaba Network
CHRO Dinner reveals that HR had to take the wheel during the pandemic
Mammei Hlehlisi-Galo takes on the role of HR Director, MillBake, Tiger Brands
Nando's CHRO Bridget Murphy strengthens the peri-peri thread
Create future-proof learning experiences for employees
Deskless should not mean less employee engagement
Build your vaccine policy around company culture, says CHRO Lesley-Anne Gatter
Chwayita Mareka joins Massmart as senior vice president and chief people officer
Nominate your exceptional CHRO to be recognised at the 2022 CHRO Awards
HR and Finance: Community Conversation looks at doing good by doing right
Aveshni Naicker has been appointed as McCain SAF’s new HR director
Up-close and personal with Sun International’s Verna Robson
A look back at 2021 CHRO SA community events
Community Conversation hears how Discovery has implemented mandatory vaccination
How jobseekers can unlock the power of networking with LinkedIn
Donald Khumalo joins FNB as human capital executive
CHRO Community Conversation hears about onboarding in a hybrid work environment
Stan Slap puts culture in the spotlight during CHRO Community Conversation
Top employers look to talent exchange to enhance the employee experience
Community Conversation reveals the state of diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI)
Visionary Women Leader: Barloworld’s Tantaswa Fubu reflects on a tumultuous year for her and her family
Use your influence for change: Women execs gather for inspirational event
CHRO Community Conversation discusses how workplace leaders can fight gender-based violence
Neridha Moodley has been nominated for the 2021 CHRO Awards
Medical experts talk CHROs through the fact, fiction and reality of Covid-19 vaccination
Up-close and personal with Yum! Brands’ Cheryl Whitaker
Workday introduces Thank You Fridays for their employees to support wellbeing
Gcobisa Ntshona discusses how LexisNexis is promoting employee wellness
CHRO Community Conversation hears how Momentum created belonging and employee engagement during organisational change
Vumatel HR executive FIfi Sali striving to be an HR superhero
Ruth Wotela has been nominated for the 2021 CHRO Awards
SNG Grant Thornton’s Neridha Moodley discusses prioritising psychological safety for the return to work
EOH’s Malisha Awunor shares why showing vulnerability as a leader matters
CHRO Community hears how Nando’s views employee wellbeing
Bryte SA’s Ncumisa Mtshali dissects the art of networking
Standard Chartered Bank‘s Sigrid Müller on hybrid workforces
CHROs share ways to cope with burnout, build resilience and prioritise psychological safety
The future of recruitment: AI will assist rather than replace hiring teams
CHRO community hears about three key HR value metrics they should be measuring
CHRO Community Conversation discusses managing, performing and mental resilience in a crisis
Old Mutual’s Celiwe Ross says learning is the biggest workplace currency
CHRO Community Conversation hears how AI and analytics enhance the employee experience
CHRO Community Conversation hears about the importance of a unique EVP
CHRO Community Conversation gets HR execs talking about retirement age
Back to the future: CHRO and CFO Fearless Future Summit goes wild
Nominate your exceptional CHRO to be recognised at the 2021 CHRO Awards
CHRO Community Conversation unpacks the legalities of workplace vaccination programmes
CHRO Community Conversation learns which scarce skills are being impacted by Covid-19
Kgomotso Molobye on why she chose Massmart
So, what is the new normal?
Wellness has become a business imperative
CHRO Community Conversation explores options for managing Zoom fatigue
Webinar takes deep dive into SAP SuccessFactors
Employee engagement guru Debra Corey, on embracing the chaos
Join upcoming webinar to learn advanced 360-degree feedback methodology
More than half of South Africans’ stress levels up due to Covid-19, survey finds
CHRO Community Conversation hears about the importance of values
Maersk to cut 2,000 jobs in restructure
FirstRand launches incentive scheme to keep managers
The new work order: lessons from Absa
HR Indaba Network reveals that belonging is the next step in diversity and inclusion
Altron turnaround champion CEO Mteto Nyati talks people and culture
8 measures to take when your people are disengaged
Courts give Cell C nod to retrench staff
SkillsTown launches in South Africa
Servest's Lungile Langa on HR’s role in driving ethical leadership
Learning & Development practitioners should accelerate their own learning journeys
Tackling new onboarding techniques
Altron group executive for human capital Dolores Mashishi resigns
CHRO Community Conversation explores HR's role in cybersecurity
Wayne Hoare leaves RCL Foods to join InterContinental Hotels Group
CHRO SA's Judith Kamffer on working from home while raising two toddlers
Join the CHRO SA webinar on how to go about returning to 'normal'
4 roles leaders must be able to play in this 'new normal'
Experts interrogate HR's role in fighting sexual harassment in the workplace
HR leaders tip their hats to JSE's groundbreaking parental leave policy
KFC's Cheryl Whitaker says Covid-19 has enabled a mindset shift
Webinar reveals why Oracle's transition to WFH has been so seamless
HR community to hear about ways to tackle predatory behaviour in the workplace
CHRO Community Conversation explores mobile workforces
Canon South Africa appoints Christine Masinga as HR director
Don't miss the Oracle's masterclass on enabling the remote workforce
HR leaders ponder plausible post-pandemic scenarios
Women need to invest in understanding themselves better
Community Conversation delves into how to cultivate a sense of belonging in the workplace
AngloGold Ashanti's Tirelo Sibisi on how they've navigated immigration challenges
CHRO SA webinar to tackle hot-potato topic of executive remuneration
Learning strategy must go hand-in-hand with business strategy
Webinar to offer a glimpse into L&D best practices from Silicon Valley
Are your employee benefits still relevant?
Talent optimisation in the spotlight at CHRO SA Community Conversation
What does Covid-19 mean for employee benefits?














