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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.

One of the trends seen in 2021 is the need to build and acquire new skills in digital competence.

Arlene Jacobs, dispute resolution official shares two ways to set aside an arbitration.

Catherine Goldie from JobCrystal provides five solutions for the most common reasons that people leave.

What happens when an employee wants to retire but there is no agreement on retirement age?

Tom Marsicano has learnt from previous change management scenarios that the human touch is crucial.

Dr Paddy Pampallis says the time is now for a more human type of leader.

Unilever’s Natasha Tilakdharee explains how the pandemic affirmed that ‘people with a purpose’ do thrive.

An employer in pursuit of finding the truth should use polygraph tests cautiously.

HR needs to provide experts with collateral to report on loss of earnings for injured employees.

Workplace whistle-blowers aren’t a business liability, but a window to the organisation’s soul.

Microsoft's Colin Erasmus says successfully navigating the future requires collaboration with employees.

Oracle HCM Cloud's Yazad Dalal calls for equal opportunity for all, post-Covid-19.