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                <![CDATA[ HR exec Ghouwah Allie says don’t let the tech get ahead of the talent ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ 05 November 2026 ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ The smartest digital transformation starts with a people plan. According to Ghouwah Allie, HR executive at iOCO, organisations risk limiting the value of transformation when technology moves faster than workforce readiness. She explains why CHROs need to prepare their people alongside their systems. ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ A first job has to offer more than a first payslip ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ 04 November 2026 ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Entry-level roles may carry lower salaries than experienced roles, but employers should not mistake lower pay for low investment.  ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Ninette Oliver moves into chief people officer role at PepsiCo ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ 03 November 2026 ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Ninette Oliver has stepped into the role of chief people officer at PepsiCo, following more than six years with the food and beverage company. ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ People & culture director Andra Nel shares how KFC Africa builds a culture of belonging ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ 02 November 2026 ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ During a session called Radical Inclusion: How KFC Africa moved from regulatory compliance to real belonging at the 2026 HR Indaba, Andra Nel, people, culture and purpose director at KFC Africa explained how the organisation is embedding inclusion in the workplace culture, strengthening psychological safety, and bringing franchise partners along the journey. ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Integrating AI in HR processes should be clear, regular and transparent ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ 30 October 2026 ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ As AI changes how people work, organisations must decide how to embrace innovation without losing employee trust. Drawing insights from Sage’s latest HR and Payroll Leaders’ Report, a panel discussion at the 2026 HR Indaba explored how leaders can adopt AI responsibly, support employees through transformation, and create more connected experiences across HR and payroll. 
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                <![CDATA[ Balancing performance and values in the workplace ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ 29 October 2026 ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ HR leaders from Standard Bank, Tsebo Holdings and Deloitte discussed the disconnect between organisational values and employees’ experiences at the 2026 HR Indaba, emphasising the need to balance business performance with workplace behaviour.
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                <![CDATA[ What will define frontline industry HR in 2027? ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ 28 October 2026 ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ With the new year approaching, frontline industry people leaders Bernalene Adams, group head of HR at Clover South Africa; Andrew Millson, group executive of people & sustainability at Food Lover’s Market; Maanea Mabirimisa, group human capital systems & data analyst at Italtile Group; and Lorelle Viljoen, group head of culture & leadership at Capricorn Group Namibia, share the practical priorities shaping their 2027 roadmaps. ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ How Jem is transforming the deskless workforce to benefit the bottom line ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ 28 October 2026 ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Caroline van der Merwe, Jem co-founder and chief product officer, says the company uses WhatsApp-based technology, workforce management tools and financial wellness solutions to help employers operate more efficiently, while improving deskless workers’ lives.

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                <![CDATA[ 2026 HR Indaba: Employers need to keep up with the changing needs of employees ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ 28 October 2026 ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Panellists from healthcare provider and financial services company Kaelo unpacked how organisations can adapt employee benefits to address employees’ changing physical, mental and financial wellbeing needs at the 2026 HR Indaba.
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                <![CDATA[ Explaining employment equity targets with confidence ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ 27 October 2026 ]]>
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                <![CDATA[ Missing a target does not automatically mean non-compliance, but employers must show how shortfalls were assessed and addressed. This was emphasised by BEE123 representatives at the 2026 HR Indaba during a session titled EE reporting readiness: Five critical actions every employer should take, now!  ]]>
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