Interview
18 April 2021 Steven realised at an early age that there wasn’t a much better feeling in the world than helping people grow. 12 April 2021 Sharon says belonging is about being able to bring your true self to work and thrive. 05 April 2021 If the global financial crisis was the mock exam, Covid-19 presented the real test for HR leaders, says Shyless. 04 April 2021 The Globeleq senior HR manager believes there is synchronicity between renewable energy and D&I. 29 March 2021 It is also why Brigitte won awards for Transformation & Empowerment and Talent Management at the 2020 CHRO Awards. 22 March 2021 Athol is fresh into his role as the HR director for East and Southern Africa at Nestlé. 15 March 2021 In her two years at the FMCG giant, S'ne and her team have transformed Tiger's people agenda and talent development approach. 08 March 2021 The 2020 Young CHRO of The Year tells the story of what one can achieve if they’re willing to work hard. 01 March 2021 Tshidi Anya has just joined Weir Minerals as the regional HR director: Africa and Middle East. 22 February 2021 Lucia says their employer brand is, in some ways, not dissimilar from the company’s witty consumer brand. 15 February 2021 CHRO SA caught up with her to find out more about her vision for the role. 08 February 2021 Ntiyiso Consulting Group’s HC director took an eight-month sabbatical before joining the firm. 01 February 2021 Now its HR director, she joined the beer maker before it was registered in South Africa. 25 January 2021 Michaela says there are very real benefits to the physical office that simply cannot be overlooked. 11 January 2021 After a rough few months, Darryl chooses not to wallow, but rather to find purpose in assisting others. 14 December 2020 Tracey says that in riding, as well as with HR, relationships are golden. 23 November 2020 Cebile is the co-chair of the Mondelez International sub-Sahara African D&I Council, which was instituted in October. 16 November 2020 The Regional Head of HR for Africa Middle East (AME) says it's all about the 3 Cs. 09 November 2020 Elsie has been with Eskom since 1995 bar a three-year stint at SARS. 26 October 2020 Tantaswa's experiences led to her becoming the poster girl for mental wellness within the organisation 22 October 2020 20 October 2020 Former chief people officer Fhulufhelo Badugela is to become the regional director of MultiChoice Africa: Southern Region. 19 October 2020 Tracey’s career has given her and her family the opportunity to discover the world. 12 October 2020 Lungile says HR can drive ethical behaviour by protecting whistleblowers. 05 October 2020 Nerisha says she has always found the strength to overcome even the most strenuous of life’s challenges. 28 September 2020 Avanthi says joining Google was a dream come true. 21 September 2020 It was only after 18 years into her career that Tanya took her first HR role. 14 September 2020 Malisha says employees have adjusted to remote working far better than was expected. 31 August 2020 Cheryl says the pandemic has impacted their head office differently from their restaurants. 17 August 2020 In an upcoming webinar, Dolores will explain why implementing Workday is key to continuing Altron's remarkable turnaround strategy. 03 August 2020 This move represents yet another step towards a more progressive JSE, says Donald. 20 July 2020 The 2019 CHRO of the Year talks about how he's been able to stay at the top of his game for such a long time without ever feeling the need to switch companies. 13 July 2020 "In my view, human resources is about connecting the art of possibility, individual and team potential with organisational performance. It is how innovation comes to life and that's what inspires me the most about leading change in an organisation like Tiger," says S'ne. 06 July 2020 Phindo introduced Change Ambassadors to ease turbulence in times of transition and uncertainty. 29 June 2020 Bongani pivoted from a career in law when his political heart strings were pulled. 22 June 2020 Rachel says credibility is the most important trait that one needs to have in a law firm. 15 June 2020 Jade's first HR job was at Belgotex where she now sits on the executive committee. 25 May 2020 Hyren's LinkedIn post, in which he admits to making many mistakes in his career, went viral. 18 May 2020 Like so many of her peers, Pamela found herself in the profession as if it was driven by fate. 04 May 2020 Dean reflects on lockdown in the context of former president Nelson Mandela's imprisonment. 13 April 2020 Tarryn had a Masters in Chemistry and zero HR experience when she became an HR leader. 06 April 2020 Sharon's 29-year stint means she has shaped the people philosophies that define the bank today. 09 March 2020 The story behind Mechell's decision to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. 17 February 2020 HR boss Verna Robson's determination and solution-oriented approach to life got her to where she is. 10 February 2020 Here's some advice for graduates from one of the top winners at last year's inaugural CHRO Awards. 03 February 2020 Some would say she sped through life but, for her, it was all pretty normal. 16 December 2019 She has a profound sense of responsibility to help people realise their full potential. 02 December 2019 She crafted the flexibility policy for Nestlé's South Africa office five years ago. 25 November 2019 She started a work-readiness programme with three strangers that she met on Twitter. 11 November 2019 Never one to shy away from making bold changes, Tamara welcomes new adventures. 04 November 2019 Trevor says South Africa's entire learning and development ecosystem is outdated. 28 October 2019 Following Abey's experience at Lonmin, the pair found healing on a pair of Harley Davidsons. 14 October 2019 They share experiences on what it takes to lead the leader of your organisation. 07 October 2019 Wherever she went, Marlize's motto was always to 'add value, make a difference and leave a legacy.' 30 September 2019 Tswelo runs marathons as a way to explore new cities around the world. 23 September 2019 Devni took a step into the new world of prestige beauty after 20 years in the banking industry. 16 September 2019 Having calculated every move in her career, she is now focussed on implementing the banking group's People 2020 strategy. 02 September 2019 Donald was mentored by some of the country's foremost business leaders. 26 August 2019 He says changing mindsets was the toughest challenge after shifting to Workday 19 August 2019 She says society's culture of immediate gratification has had negative consequences on human behaviour. 05 August 2019 Terence began his working life as a till operator at Woolworths. 29 July 2019 Investec staff can take flexible leave days and choose how to dress. 01 July 2019 For her, it is the key to unlocking human potential in order to drive meaningful business success. 18 June 2019 From his first HR job at Naschem to a tumultuous period at Lonmin's Marikana mine, Abey reflects on the roles that moulded him. 06 May 2019 It has been a mantra that has held her in good stead throughout her career. 01 April 2019 Strong business acumen widens the influence and impact HR leaders can make, says Dean. 25 March 2019 Nandi says this is crucial to aligning the people agenda with the organisational strategy. 11 March 2019 But there is no one-size-fits-all approach to employee engagement. 04 March 2019 As a former teacher and nurse, service to others has been a common thread throughout her career. 25 February 2019 Michelle tried some interesting tactics to win the trust of employees. 18 February 2019 Alice was involved in driving L&D for SA's first democratically elected parliamentarians. 11 February 2019 Candice's doctoral thesis will explore the ongoing lack of females in decision-making positions. 04 February 2019 A lot of Queen's success has come from understanding that employee engagement impacts business performance. 28 January 2019 Martie's career journey has been tough, but at the centre of it all is empathy. 21 January 2019 We speak to Shirley about why she made the change from marketing to HR so late in her career. 14 January 2019 The oil giant's General Manager for HR tells the story of how she found her passion. 07 January 2019 Throughout her career, Bess been involved in massive HR projects that were crucial to the success of the businesses she represented. 03 December 2018 The company's HR Director for South & Central East Africa gives an account of why she believes SA still has a long way to go before achieving true transformation. 26 November 2018 Andre lived on a Kibbutz and ran the affairs of celebrity singer/songwriter Sting's private home. 19 November 2018 It's an approach that has held her in good stead since the very beginning of her professional career. 05 November 2018 Shireen says young professionals need to be willing to constantly reassess their ambitions and capabilities to keep pace with the constant change in the workplace. 29 October 2018 The company's employee share ownership programme has transformed its talent attraction and retention efforts. 22 October 2018 She says making tough calls, courage, and creativity are key to changing a broken system. 15 October 2018 One year into his new role, Christian shares his thoughts on his move from the US to South Africa and a more daring approach to talent management. 08 October 2018 Like Sappi itself, the story of its HR group head Fergus Marupen is one of deep roots, local seedlings and a steady progression to international success. 01 October 2018 She says that, as soon as people have been engaged, they start talking to each other and preparing for change. 25 September 2018 There's no magic pill that you can give to people to make them adopt any given corporate culture, says Marge. 17 September 2018 Leslie talks about the latest evolution of their HR model, the implementation of the company's integrated systems platform on SAP and the impact on their businesses. 10 September 2018 She says the HR profession is going through a tech-based evolution similar to what happened in the sales industry years ago. 28 August 2018 Andre explains that there are different applications of HR tech depending on industry and employee profile. 21 August 2018 Nokuthula explains the importance of connecting with employees emotionally. 24 July 2018 Nathan feels fortunate to have worked in companies that place high value on their people. 16 July 2018 Trevor believes more effort should be put into developing leaders capable of weathering these trying and uncertain times. 09 July 2018 Tshepisho's varied experience has held her in good stead and is what she believes has given her an edge as an HR professional. 04 June 2018 She says HR must find solutions that are specifically effective for the business and industry that it operates in. 14 May 2018 After 33 years working in HR, Ebrahim still relishes being able to change people's lives 07 May 2018 He says the best way to combat legal faux pas related to such matters is to make sure that all parties are well-informed. 30 April 2018 It's all about purpose, well-being, empathy and finding the best way to get your message across to fellow executives. 23 April 2018 She sees the modern HR function as strategic, and herself as an enabling partner to business. 22 February 2018
Tirelo can't stress enough the importance of making a meaningful impact 13 February 2018 Mhlo attributes his success to an extremely challenging introduction to working in the HR profession 13 December 2017 Khosi says her consulting background has held her in good stead as an HR executive. 14 November 2017 Get the strongest talent you can find and let them do their thing, says Trevor 06 November 2017 Even if that means hiring much younger candidates who can be groomed into leaders 30 October 2017 Outdated notions of a woman's place being in the kitchen are still a stumbling block in the world of work today, says Sungeetha 24 October 2017 BHBW's Malisha Awunor shares her passion for mentoring as a tool to drive talent development and employee engagement in the workplace. 10 October 2017 He believes his job is to make his own role obsolete 11 September 2017 Executives have to find a way to sing from the same hymn book even if their roles seem to have competing demands. 28 August 2017 Roy says there is still too much of a compliance-based approach 07 July 2017 How the Swedish telecommunications company reduced its reliance on expats in Sub-Saharan Africa 19 June 2017 T-Systems South Africa Vice President of Human Resources says it's about grabbing your opportunities 12 June 2017 "When we engage with a client, we look at business realities, the global environment, and changes in technology." 05 June 2017 It's important to have a culture of caring about others without compromising on performance. 29 May 2017 Interim Head of HR for Africa at Orica Mining Services talks about her return to South Africa after seven years in the Middle East. 22 May 2017 CHRO's executive manager has been involved in every step of the burgeoning HR community. 17 May 2017 Implementing HR strategies during a company's sale can be problematic 08 May 2017 Anneke Andrews, Human Capital Director at Deloitte, has been leading the company's talent solutions division for over 10 years.Discovery’s Steven Teasdale is a lifelong student of leadership
Standard Bank chief people officer Sharon Taylor on belonging
EPPF head of HR Shyless Nkuna says servant leadership is paramount
Laura James to champion D&I as chair of renewable energy gender diversity group
McDonald’s SA's Brigitte Da Gama says their culture is what gets them through tough times
Nestle's Athol Swanepoel's career began with a role as an overqualified letter sorter
Tiger Brands CHRO S'ne Magagula on finding new ways to unlock potential
Autoboys CHRO Kyle Chetty has been working 16 hours a day for as long as he can remember
Weir Minerals’ Tshidi Anya is clear about what she wants from her career
Nando’s SA chief people officer Lucia McMullan says their culture is their secret sauce
Nametsegang Maruping on her role as group executive: human capital for Altron
Disebo Ramonyalioa “still in shock” at how the world of work has changed
Tshepo Yvonne Mosadi describes Heineken SA as her first love
Dimension Data CHRO Michaela Voller on why offices are here to stay
Former divisional executive Darryl Feldman shares his experience from Edcon’s collapse
Derivco's Tracey Rowe shares her life-long passion for equestrian sport
Mondelēz International’s Cebile Xulu remains a steadfast champion of D&I
Standard Chartered Bank's Millicent Clarke on the need to lead the leaders
Elsie Pule on driving Eskom's performance culture
Barloworld's Tantaswa Fubu talks about her journey with depression
Lucky HR Indaba Network launch day winners announced!
Clement O’Reilly appointed chief people officer in Multichoice executive reshuffle
Derivco HR director Tracey Rowe’s voyage to discovering a global perspective
Servest's Lungile Langa on HR’s role in driving ethical leadership
Mars Africa’s Nerisha Charlton is never demoralised by adversity
Google HR Cluster Head for SSA Avanthi Maharaj on leading with compassion
Jaguar Land Rover SA's Tanya Ramlagan's career has been a pursuit of purpose and balance
EOH's Malisha Awunor on how to help employees acclimate to remote working
KFC's Cheryl Whitaker says Covid-19 has enabled a mindset shift
Altron's Dolores Mashishi on building the workplace of the future
JSE HR director Donald Khumalo explains new gender-neutral parental leave policy
MTN CHRO Paul Norman shares lessons from his 26 years at the company
Igniting human potential is everything to Tiger Brands CHRO S'ne Magagula
PPC's Phindokuhle Mohlala says their Change Ambassadors have been a godsend
Samela Holdings CEO Bongani Hlophe was drawn to HR by its political wonder
Leading HR in a law firm is no child's play, says Webber Wentzel HR director Rachel Masuku
Jade Peter's HR journey came full circle upon joining Belgotex as the executive HR director
A little vulnerability can go a long way, says Unilever's global employer brand manager Hyren Peterson
Netstar head of human capital Pamela Xaba's career has been a serendipitous journey of self-discovery
Aurecon chief people officer Dean Naidoo sees the silver lining behind lockdown
How Decision Inc's Tarryn Swemmer was plunged into the deep-end of HR leadership
Standard Bank head of human capital Sharon Taylor has mastered introverted leadership
Unilever's Mechell Chetty on setting big, hairy, audacious goals
Verna Robson's rise from Eldos to Sun International
5 career-building tips from Standard Bank's Sharon Taylor
Servest HR director Lungile Langa reached many of life's milestones sooner than most
McDonald's SA's Brigitte Da Gama is driven by her yearning to see people grow
Nestlé's Tania Hector is a huge champion of flexible working
Mondelez International HR director Cebile Xulu coaches unemployed grads in her spare time
From classroom to boardroom: Meet Tamara Parker, CEO of Mercer South Africa
Discovery SA's Trevor Kunda on the current state and future of L&D
Talking motorbikes and tattoos with Mercedes Benz SA's Abey Kgotle and his wife Nthabe
Shirley Zinn and Ndivhu Nepfumbada on leading your CEO
Hellmann's Marlize Kriel's lessons from a 10-year journey through the Middle East
Discovery SA's Tswelo Kodisang on the parallels between running and being an HR leader
Estée Lauder South Africa HR Director Devni Naidoo on perfecting people practices in the beauty industry
Deborah Fuller on making Nedbank's high-performance culture more agile
Donald Khumalo on transformation, the power of competition and 'The JSE Way'
ABSA's Sthembiso Phakathi on making line managers take ownership of people practices
ENSafrica's Lebitso Mokgatle on finding the HR sweet spot
SA sitting on a skills bomb, says Syspro CHRO Terence Moolman
Investec's Lesley-Anne Gatter reveals rationale behind new flexible leave and dress code policy
Unilever Africa's Mechell Chetty on the pursuit and power of purpose
Mercedes Benz SA's Abey Kgotle on the experiences that shaped his career
TransUnion's Ndivhu Nepfumbada says building relationships with business leaders is key
Aurecon's People Leader Dean Naidoo found his purpose in Africa
You need to have your CEO's ear, says Pioneer Foods group HR executive Nandipha Ngumbela
Engagement is a vehicle for driving culture, says Cell C's Juliet Mhango
Sasol Executive Charlotte Mokoena on leading through service to others
Without trust you have nothing, says Virgin Mobile's Michelle Ribeiro
Pearson's Alice Bhebhe says teaching runs in her blood
BAT's Candice Watson on the underrepresentation of females in leadership
Don't just listen, act on feedback from employees, says Oracle's Queen Mokonoto
Q& A with Paramount Group HR Director Martie Baumgardt
Q&A with Takeda HR Director Shirley Joscelyne
Engen's Chwayita Mareka on role models and the gift of feedback
Samsung's Africa head of HR Bess Skosana has a talent for turning things around
Mondelez International's Cebile Xulu tells the truth about transformation
Pernod Ricard's Andre Muller led a charmed life before joining the company
Old Mutual's Celiwe Ross on the importance of focusing on adding value
Pernod Ricard's Shireen Maharaj says young professionals need to be more deliberate in their actions if they are to succeed
Clicks Group's HR director Bertina Engelbrecht on how they got their ESOP right
Media24's Shelagh Goodwin on challenging the status quo
Take a chance on people, says Alexander Forbes Group CHRO Christian Schaub
Sappi's Fergus Marupen comes from humble beginnings
TFG's Senta Morley on the value of early engagement
Adams and Adams HR director Marge Mantjie on rolling out HR in Africa
BAT's Leslie Rance on leveraging global scale and technology
Dimension Data's Michaela Voller on bots and other applications of HR tech
It's about having connected employees, says Deloitte's Andre Vermeulen
Get to know your people on a personal level, says Four Seasons HR Director Nokuthula Kamwendo
Put people first, says Capitec CHRO Nathan Motjuwadi
Discovery's Trevor Kunda on grooming the leaders of the future
Our role is to facilitate partnerships for mutual growth and value, says Clientele's Tshepisho Tabane
Sun International's Verna Robson says best practice HR models aren't always applicable
Q & A with Grand Parade Investments Limited's Ebrahim Hendricks
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr's Aadil Patel says race and gender discrimination in the workplace can no longer be ignored
Unilever CHRO Leena Nair on how to ignite the Human Spark
HEINEKEN SA's HR Director Njabulo Mashigo is a stickler for the basics
AngloGold Ashanti's Tirelo Sibisi on doing business with a conscience
The career evolution of Saint-Gobain's Mhlo Ntshangase
Q & A with AECI Group's Khosi Matshitse
Deloitte's Trevor Page on how to build strong teams
Tiger Brands' Tswelo Kodisang believes in attracting the right talent from the onset
Q & A with ABSA's Sungeetha Sewpersad
Paying it forward: The value of mentoring
Sthembiso Phakathi has a unique approach to organisational effectiveness
Lonmin's Khaya Ngcwembe on fostering a team spirit
Clarkhouse Human Capital's Roy Clark on diversity
Ericsson's Blair Mackenzie on localisation
Sheila Motsepe's advice to young professionals with executive aspirations
NOVA director Debbie Victor speaks on the role of HR in a digitised future
MTN's Paul Norman on the importance of making a difference
Lessons from abroad: a chat with Orica's Rhona Moodly
Meet Didi Sehume
Milicom's Yvette Mujinga on managing HR during a takeover
Q&A with Deloitte's Anneke Andrews