Embracing purpose-driven leadership will help transform organisations for a resilient future in a changing landscape writes Dr Alexia Cox, chief learning officer at MasterStart.
Kea Hammond, CPO at new-age solutions and systems integrator +Onex, says navigating the hybrid work landscape requires a fine balancing act. Turn the recruitment lens inwards, as there is a hidden power in internal recruitment marketing strategies, writes Employee Branding Africa MD Celeste Sirin.
Embracing radical openness and generational differences proves to be beneficial for businesses worldwide, writes Anja van Beek, talent strategist, leadership and HR expert, and executive coach.
Nelly Mohale, head of human capital at Decusatio, and Ginen Moodley, founder of Moodley Attorneys, explain how sexual harassment in the workplace doesn’t only have financial implications, but also leads to emotional and reputational damage for both the parties and the organisation.
What does the future hold for HR leaders in 2024? Alexandra Ackron, human capital partner at Redi Holbourne explores the transformative strategies that are shaping the HR landscape. Debbie Mtshelwane, lecturer and HR programme leader at North-West University Potchefstroom campus, further explores methods to nurture future HR leaders and highlights their vital role within a comprehensive approach. What steps will you take to ensure your employer brand remains relevant, future-fit and authentic, asks Celeste Sirin, MD of Employer Branding Africa. Workplace bullying jeopardises not only individual wellbeing, but also organisational effectiveness, writes HR professional and MD of Paradigm Management Consulting, Grant Saptoe.
Brett van Aswegen, CEO of short-term lending company Wonga, shares how he is working on creating a company culture that encourages his team to find motivation from within.
Andrew Brown, executive business coach at the Mentally Fit Institute South Africa, sheds light on the plight of the 'missing middle'—those skilled managers aged 32 to 40 grappling with the transition from executing strategies to inspiring leadership. Similarities exist between ubuntu and mainstream HR practices and businesses should explore a synergy between the two systems to bring out the best in their people, writes CHRO Award 2023 nominee and CHRO executive advisor at Africa Chartered Managers, Besa Muthuri.
Rudi van Blerk, partner and Africa people and organisation practice lead at Boston Consulting Group, says embracing the needs of disabled employees results in a more productive workforce. The right tech can help to remove some of the biases that humans may bring to the hiring process. Lindsay Cowan, CEO of One Degree, gives us some tips around using technology to eliminate unconscious bias.
It’s pointless to build an authentic, competitive, and fit-for-purpose EVP if employees don't see it reflected in their daily lives, writes Celeste Sirin, MD of Employer Branding Africa.
Attracting talent from the outside will always be important, writes Insaaf Daniels, human capital director at redPanda Software.
Employee Branding Africa MD Celeste Sirin asks why all EVPs appear identical and offer labels rather than substance The Great Transition is a period of profound digital transformation where organisations worldwide learn to harness the true potential of both the data they generate daily – and the waves of technological innovation that break upon their shores with increasing frequency, writes Peter Turner, co-founder of Beeline Learn. Pamela Xaba is the founder of Nonkosi Creatives, and has over two decades of experience as a corporate HR professional. She is passionate about diversity and inclusion both in workspaces and society.
Talent strategist Anja van Beek unpacks some of the myths surrounding agile HR.
Breathe CEO Lana Hindmarch unpacks why employees are struggling more now than they did during the pandemic. Embracing DEI principles can contribute to a more just, equitable, and prosperous society, writes Nelly Mohale, head of human capital at Decusatio.
Helping teams innovate in a disrupted world will need agile strategies, writes Gadijah Dolan, head of HR at Payfast
A people-centric employer brand helps to drive your business, writes Employee Branding Africa MD Celeste Sirin.
Conducting thorough employment and supplier background checks is crucial, writes Sameer Kumandan, managing director of SearchWorks. Artificial Intelligence software can be a great tool to help your team upskill, but it has to be used responsibly, write Greg Fried and Jimmy Winfield, founders of skillfully.co.za.
Ruth is a former HR executive and current group executive corporate & public sector at Maskew Miller Learning. Unlocking workforce potential is critical for business success, writes Nelly Mohale, head of Decusatio Human Capital Solutions.
In part one of this article, a closer look at how as the digital era advances, older and younger generations collaborate, fostering multi-layered mentorship in the workplace. Employer brand futurist Celeste Sirin gives key factors that matter most to Gen Z.
Nedbank’s executive head for transformation and strategy Kershini Govender says transformation is more than just balancing the previously disadvantaged and the historically favoured.
The effects of an always on culture are detrimental to C-Suite HR executives mental wellbeing writes professional certified integral coach Trish Lees.
Many business leaders are uncomfortable talking about spirituality, but there’s no reason for the discomfort. Here are some suggestions for the HR department to help team members to revitalise their current career while they still have the chance to find inspiration and a fresh joy for what they do. A contract of employment induced by employee fraud will be voidable at the instance of the employer. Every decision must hold the human element at its centre. From tax to AI, payroll personnel will need to pivot to keep up with changes. Employer branding guru Celeste Sirin says diversity and inclusion will remain a hot topic in 2023. Maersk’s Natalie Unstead says intimate leadership allows leaders to bring out the best in people. Startups need to craft, inform and shape clear employer brands and value propositions, writes Celeste Sirin. Authentic and vulnerable leadership breeds an energised, productive and creative workforce, writes Peter Laburn.
Lucia Mabasa, MD of Pinpoint One Human Resources, advises companies to rethink staff parties. Mechell Chetty, head of HR at Maersk Ocean and Logistics Africa, says leadership is about giving people space. Organisations should embrace a mixture of internal promotion and external hiring, write Can Önen, Louis La Rocca and Lee Brantingham. Pandemic-related uncertainty and stress saw human resource departments emerge as valuable partners. Driving a value proposition with a people-focused strategy will empower employees to bring to life the company’s strategic priorities, says Millicent Clarke. Language is an often underestimated part of the DEI conversation, writes Mandy Collins. HR leaders should prioritise workforce upskilling, writes Insaaf Daniels. Dimension Data’s Nompumelelo Mokou explains why diversity, transformation and inclusion are more important than ever. While progress has been made to uplift women, there is still room for improvement, says Tariro Mutizwa. Employers should have reasonable grounds to fire employees, writes lvan lsraelstam. As technology takes up more space, collaboration and continuous learning are vital, writes Patricia van Wyk. Decusatio’s Emma Montocchio says innovation requires different input from an HR perspective. Spending time at the office is a chance to escape domestic pressures, says Pinpoint One’s Lucia Mabasa. Start-up success will always rest on recruiting the right quality individuals. Youth skills development for sustainable, inclusive growth must carefully consider ‘jobs of tomorrow’. Thungela Resources’ executive head of HR, Lesego Mataboge, details how seamless change management saw the business through a massive shift. The future belongs to those who can learn, unlearn, and relearn, says Dr Thulane Ngele. The pandemic and the war in Ukraine will see HR departments reducing their talent teams, says Celeste Sirin. HR practitioners can only change the impact they have on staff when they change the way they think, says Nishan Pillay. The obsession with job titles can lead to poor motivation in the workplace. Forbes confirms one of the top 10 HR trends for the 2022 workplace to be the upskilling of HR. Kelsey Rod, Dynamic Body Technology, and Marc Ashton, Decusatio, discuss how to make HR strategies count. John Botha, HR expert and COO of Global Business Solutions, looks at the Employment Services Amendment Bill. When looking for women to join your leadership team, there are dynamics that should be accounted for. Is it time to break the traditional barriers to learning and provide vital corporate education? Leading CHROs and CFOs concluded that it is their place to champion ESG in their organisations. The inherent risk of profit-centred and unethical practices remains high in the Next Normal. Functioning from a place of care, compassion and genuine interest creates a psychologically safe space. The pandemic is hybrid work’s industrial revolution – the catalyst for reimagining how we work. Investec’s Head of people and organisation shares three unique insights on having a workplace vaccination policy. The second in a two-part article on the recent CCMA rulings on unvaccinated employees in the workplace. Recent CCMA rulings have placed the divisive and emotive topic of unvaccinated workers in the spotlight. Change management processes are always easier when employees feel valued. Claire Turner, provincial manager at Consolidated Employers Organisation, guides employers on mental health and employment relationships. 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.
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.
Change management and performance management go hand in hand, says Our Tandem CEO Aisling Teillard.
Disruptive employees can seriously damage a business, writes Labour Law Management Consulting CE Ivan Israelstam.
The secret to successful filing is not leaving things to the last minute, writes Xero South Africa’s Colin Timmis.
Good leaders listen more and incorporate their life experiences, says Kim Hawke.
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.
Nicol Myburgh says if you’re constantly expected to work insane hours you can ask for compensation.
Domestic workforce risks should be embedded into your crisis management strategy, writes Erika.
Empathy is the skill of the future to create greater belonging and cohesion, she says.
Lana Hindmarch debunks the myths around burnout.
Employer Branding Africa MD Celeste Sirin says progressive companies invest heavily in their employer brands. Businesses must train existing employees in the skills they believe they will need in the future.
Organisations see fear of giving up power as the biggest inhibitor of good succession planning.
Head of new business at Tétris South Africa shares design tips to make workplaces suitable for the neurodivergent.
About 85 million jobs are estimated to be displaced by 2025.
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. Boston Consulting Group's Jacqueline Foster-Mutungu says employees often miss the impact of DE&I initiatives. ADHD is not something people necessarily outgrow. Many adults live with the disorder too. Anja van Beek explains how to deal with emotions so that they mix well with the workplace. Deon Nobrega, MD of Paymenow, says it's time for pay to catch up with today’s world. 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.
Managers should treat staff with mental health issues carefully and fairly, say Webber Wentzel’s associates.
There are many good reasons to partner with an executive search firm, says Jeremy. Seven priorities employers should consider when approaching planning and logistics of Covid-19 vaccines.
Hybrid workplaces need a flexible environment to boost productivity and operational efficiency. 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. There’s increasing urgency for businesses to take more action on gender diversity.
Youth unemployment is not a problem to be solved; but an opportunity to maximise, says Louis Pulzone.
GIBS lecturer Dorothy Ndletyana says business schools must teach leaders to anticipate major change events.
Andrew Smith and Bryan Turner say a better approach is embracing visual communication. Emerging technologies will limit the physical contact people have with each other.
Multi-tasking is a learning killer, says Michael Gullan.
Janeske Greeff says mandatory vaccines may become a much-needed risk-mitigating tool.
Jodi-Leigh Erasmus says medical certificates constitute hearsay evidence and can be queried by employers.
Employers should not wait for an arbitration date to apply for postponement, says Ruaan Heunis.Dr Alexia Cox on developing a purpose-driven mindset
The hybrid work tug of war: balancing employee flexibility and company culture
It is important to bridge the disconnect in your employer brand
Why diverse workplaces are a must
What is the real cost of sexual harassment in the workplace?
What are the recruitment trends and experiences forecast for 2024?
Part 2: Building tomorrow's HR leaders: strategies for success
What’s on your employer brand runway for 2024?
Addressing workplace bullying: a call to action for HR executives
Cracking the code to keeping talent
Empowering the 'missing middle’ managers: from technical experts to inspiring leaders
Harmonising mainstream HR practices with ubuntu values
5 ways to effectively acknowledge and accommodate employees with disabilities
How to use technology to eliminate unconscious bias in hiring
Crafting a relevant EVP for modern workforces
The power of growing employees from within an organisation
Distinguishing your EVP in the talent market
Your organisation’s wisdom at your vocal command
Unpacking tall poppy syndrome
Why agile HR is not a quick fix
Unravelling the worsening wellbeing crisis and charting a path to progress
4 reasons diversity, equity and inclusion matter in the workplace
Key strategies for navigating disruption with AI and human ingenuity
Propelling business through a people-centric employer brand
Mitigating risks and strengthening trust: the crucial role of background checks
Meet your learning buddy, ChatGPT: keen, creative, tireless – and not quite trustworthy
Ruth Shogoe asks: is career pivoting the new normal?
Three essentials to unlock the potential of your workforce
Part 1 - The genius of the generation gap
From purpose to performance: how Gen Z’s values impact your brand and employee success
Kershini Govender links purpose with transformation
Who guards the guardians?
Demystify spirituality in the workplace
From burnout to bright: Four ways to revitalise your HR team
Fraud unravels all, including contracts of employment
Six complex human factors for successful transformation
Take note: Five payroll trends for 2023 and beyond
Lessons learnt from a Seagull: Building your Employer Brand in 2023
What intimate leadership entails
Fearless startups build trusted employer brands to attract talent
Mental health in the workplace – leaders, this one’s on you
Don’t get kissed under the mistletoe at the office party this year
Reflection week – gifting leaders with time off from work
Utilising succession plans: Getting the hiring and promotion balance right
HR is not just a nice-to-have, but a business imperative
Create a strong employee value proposition that exceeds employee expectations
Language: the Cinderella of the DEI conversation
Human capital crucial for skills development within the software industry
The laws of talent attraction
Ways to continue advancing gender equality in the workplace
You cannot ignore extenuating circumstances
Three ways to strengthen your workforce in a tech-centric world
How HR can introduce “innovation” into organisations
Get the office out of your bedroom – if you don't want to burn out
Why feisty start-ups can leverage employer branding to compete for talent
Organisations should urgently create employment opportunities for young people
How companies get stronger in periods of profound change
Business organisations are creating learning barriers
Are you doing enough to make your employer brand “recession proof”?
SuperHeRoes that walk among us all the time
Leaders, abandon your job titles!
Recruiters are in demand but what’s missing?
Four ways to unlock the strategic value of HR
Digital platforms and the labour migration policy
Gender transformation in senior leadership: change the brief, get results
From sages on the stage to peers in the sphere
ESG is not a new concept, but it comes with new urgency, reveals Finance and HR Summit
ESG strategies: Time for intentional and collaborative execution
Micro-moments of connection have a macro effect
Vacancy: Chief Hybrid Officer – here’s what it takes
Build your vaccine policy around company culture, says CHRO Lesley-Anne Gatter
Mandatory vaccinations in the workplace: The constitutionality (part 2)
Mandatory vaccinations in the workplace: A minefield to navigate (part 1)
The perils of change saturation: Four tips to better manage change
How to navigate the impact of mental health on employee misconduct
Are you getting the best out of your mentorship programme?
Keeping your employer brand alive in a remote working world
How small business owners can help reduce the chances of burnout
How to build culture and drive employee engagement for a remote workforce
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
Why change management is so critical when implementing performance management
Be careful when dealing with disruptive employees
Six simple steps small business owners can take to get ahead on their 2022 taxes
Human-centred leadership is vital to survive an uncertain future
Preparing for the digitally transformed workforce in 2022
Avishal Seeth asks: Are you responsible for employee wellbeing?
The work from home overkill: Long hours. No privacy. Same pay.
International SOS says crisis management remains one of organisations’ biggest challenges
Don’t miss the mark on empathy, says Julia Kerr Henkel, MD of Lumminos
Wake up, leaders! Burnout is not what you think
Employer branding should not be a “one-hit wonder”
Colin Timmis, general country manager at Xero SA discusses securing long-term success for SMBs
Succession planning is an opportunity, not a box-ticking exercise, says Kim Hawke
Zama Zaca discusses creating inclusive workplaces to boost mental health
HyperionDev’s Caissa Veeran discusses why upskilling will future-proof a business
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
Jacqueline Foster-Mutungu unpacks the efficacy of DE&I policies
The impact of ADHD into adulthood is significant
Being human at work – how to deal with emotions in the workplace
Employers need to consider new ways to pay says Deon Nobrega
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?
How employers should manage mental health related issues in the workplace
Jeremy Bossenger of BossJansen Executive Search: how to get the most out of your executive search partner
Tamara Parker and Nick Zaranyika explain how to put employee wellbeing first
PRP Solutions improves decision-making with digital people management solutions
5 simple steps to shift toward human-centric HR strategies
Reinventing people management to manage remote working well
Prioritise women’s empowerment for an equal future
A fresh approach to empowering SA’s youth
GIBS has introduced a Master’s programme in Change Leadership
Are your health and safety comms understandable across multiple languages?
Cisco’s GM, Garsen Naidu, shares 10 technology trends soon to be affecting our lives
Five trends driving e-learning engagement
Mandatory vaccines in the workplace – a decision not to be taken lightly
How to deal with suspected fraudulent medical certificates
What to do if you are unavailable to attend an arbitration on a scheduled date?