Interview

The company's employee share ownership programme has transformed its talent attraction and retention efforts.

She says making tough calls, courage, and creativity are key to changing a broken system.

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.

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.

She says that, as soon as people have been engaged, they start talking to each other and preparing for change.

There's no magic pill that you can give to people to make them adopt any given corporate culture, says Marge. 

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.

She says the HR profession is going through a tech-based evolution similar to what happened in the sales industry years ago.

Andre explains that there are different applications of HR tech depending on industry and employee profile.

Nokuthula explains the importance of connecting with employees emotionally.

Nathan feels fortunate to have worked in companies that place high value on their people.

Trevor believes more effort should be put into developing leaders capable of weathering these trying and uncertain times.

Tshepisho's varied experience has held her in good stead and is what she believes has given her an edge as an HR professional.

She says HR must find solutions that are specifically effective for the business and industry that it operates in.

After 33 years working in HR, Ebrahim still relishes being able to change people's lives

He says the best way to combat legal faux pas related to such matters is to make sure that all parties are well-informed.

It's all about purpose, well-being, empathy and finding the best way to get your message across to fellow executives.

She sees the modern HR function as strategic, and herself as an enabling partner to business.

  Tirelo can't stress enough the importance of making a meaningful impact

Mhlo attributes his success to an extremely challenging introduction to working in the HR profession

Khosi says her consulting background has held her in good stead as an HR executive.

Get the strongest talent you can find and let them do their thing, says Trevor

Even if that means hiring much younger candidates who can be groomed into leaders

Outdated notions of a woman's place being in the kitchen are still a stumbling block in the world of work today, says Sungeetha

BHBW's Malisha Awunor shares her passion for mentoring as a tool to drive talent development and employee engagement in the workplace.

He believes his job is to make his own role obsolete

Executives have to find a way to sing from the same hymn book even if their roles seem to have competing demands.

Roy says there is still too much of a compliance-based approach

How the Swedish telecommunications company reduced its reliance on expats in Sub-Saharan Africa

T-Systems South Africa Vice President of Human Resources says it's about grabbing your opportunities

"When we engage with a client, we look at business realities, the global environment, and changes in technology."

It's important to have a culture of caring about others without compromising on performance.

Interim Head of HR for Africa at Orica Mining Services talks about her return to South Africa after seven years in the Middle East.

CHRO's executive manager has been involved in every step of the burgeoning HR community.

Implementing HR strategies during a company's sale can be problematic

Anneke Andrews, Human Capital Director at Deloitte, has been leading the company's talent solutions division for over 10 years.