HR Indaba: the biggest HR conference in Africa

Impressed by the inaugural event, JvR is working on some new offerings to showcase at the 2019 Indaba.

The inaugural event convinced the L&D solutions company to upgrade from gold to platinum partnership.

MD Raun Smythe says exhibiting at the inaugural HR Indaba was totally worth it.

CCG Systems is an IT and HR services company focusing on the public sector.

The company has been intimately involved in the journey of the legal industry.

The set up facilitated real engagement and created a conducive environment for establishing new business relationships.

CHRO SA speaks to founder and CEO Ishmael Dube about their unique value proposition.

Simplify.hr offers an applicant tracking system that optimises the recruitment processes.

Having missed the inaugural event, the human capital software provider will be there this year.

The JvR Africa Group is one of Africa's largest independent psychology practices.

Aspiration Software founder Brian Fenton offers feedback on what he thought was overall, an excellent event.

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.

The professional body, which offers an alternative route to qualifying as an accountant, took advantage of the early-bird discount.

The premier baby-gifting service has signed up super early for next year's event.

Aspiration provides a state-of-the-art, cloud-hosted HR software solution. 

The early-bird discount was too good a deal to miss out on for expatriate services and immigration facilitation firm.

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.

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.

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. 

With the threat of machines replacing humans and the increase in automation, what role will HR practitioners play?

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.

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.

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.

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.

The knowledge and education company believes in continuous learning.

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.

Xpatweb's Marisa Jacobs says skills shortages are driving demand for talent from outside the country.

The professional body offers an alternative route to qualifying as an accountant, among other things.

The company's founder, Mzoxolo Gulwa, talks to us about what gives PurpleGrowth a competitive edge.

Xpatweb provides an executive work visa service for corporates and professionals.

bountiXP is an employee recognition, reward and engagement platform.

Bebedeparis is an online gifting service for those looking to spoil expectant new mothers.

bountiXP is an employee recognition and engagement platform.

Purple Growth is a level 1 BEE customised training company.

CFO SA MD Graham Fehrsen gave partners a lesson on how to get the best out of the Finance and HR Indabas.

Skillogical is a tool that enhances the training and development functions which companies already have in place.

Skillogical simplifies best practice talent development.

Setsmol helps employees overcome over-indebtednes and teaches them about credit literacy.

NeTrec offers web-based time-keeping solutions and a host of other IT services.

Oracle is a multinational computer technology company.

Origin Wines HR Director Brandon Gillham takes us through People Analytics 101.

SetsMol is a South African housing education company.

The SABPP is the professional body for HR practitioners in South Africa.

Parity specialises in the development of affordable, easy-to-implement, scalable ERP solutions.

The hospital group is a leading healthcare provider in South Africa and has invested in Life EHS to further support the healthcare of employees.

Lesson Desk is the largest e-learning platform in Africa.

The US-based company puts executives through a real-life hostage drama.

Aspiration provides a state-of-the-art cloud-hosted software solution for organisations to manage performance, capability development, training and succession planning.

Life EHS is hospital group Life Healthcare's employee wellness business.

The company harnesses leading-edge technology and world-class content to help professionals work in faster, easier and more effective ways.

LexisNexis is a leading global provider of content-enabled workflow solutions to professionals.

Nicola is the Head of Investec Careers and has been in the HR profession for over 18 years.

Think Career helps people find the right careers and helps companies find people that are suited to them. 

Westrocon Seidor is a member of the Seidor group of companies.

Phaki Personnel is a one-stop solution for all HR needs.

The SABPP is the professional body for HR practitioners in South Africa.

Workday's sponsorship has been central to the growth of the CHRO SA community.

Founder Frank Magwegwe believes this is one of the best ways to improve employee engagement. 

OLG has been at the forefront of changes in distance learning education.

THRIVE works with companies to improve employee engagement by reducing financial stress on the workforce.

InsideRisk's high-stakes Leadership in Action program was designed to help leaders increase their trust-building and critical thinking skills.

FormFunc is the exclusive distributor of global ergonomics brand Humanscale.