Talent

Verna says they have amended their EVP to create deeper connections with their employees.

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.

A comprehensive succession planning strategy is the core to eliminating the Peter Principle.

Machine learning democratises access to innovative and productivity-boosting technology to fuel growth the continent needs.

Their four-pillar approach puts the employee at the centre of every key decision.

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.

Employers now have access to talent that they didn’t have previously, says Francois de Wet.

Well-administered and properly governed umbrella funds are more efficient, says Old Mutual’s Malusi Ndlovu.

Women bring a level of empathy to the workplace, she says.

Change management and performance management go hand in hand, says Our Tandem CEO Aisling Teillard.

CHRO South Africa's top five webinars discussed a range of topics HR leaders have to grapple with now.

CHRO thought leaders shared their thoughts and insights to keep the community focused on the future of people management.

The secret to successful filing is not leaving things to the last minute, writes Xero South Africa’s Colin Timmis.

HFMtalentIndex shares five steps to provide the ideal structure process.

Marlene’s skills are complemented by her scientific knowledge of human behaviour.

Scientists reveal that ongoing lockdowns forced high performers to re-prioritise exercise and mobility.

Self-directed teams is something we needed to look at to be sustainable and scalable, says Ruth.

Smartwage shares tips on how earned wage access can improve financial well-being.

Danielle Barber shares the workforce transformation we have to adopt for 2022.

In her role as HR manager, Elizabeth’s purpose is to help those who help others.

Having a holistic EVP is key says the head of Sanlam Umbrella Solutions.

Metropolitan’s Lyn Muzondo believes that we need to feel connected in kindness.

Zain believes that HR is best done by heart, with heart.

Donald Khumalo says this achievement is a great testament to FNB’s brand value and employees.

Domestic workforce risks should be embedded into your crisis management strategy, writes Erika.

Set respectful boundaries and understand the importance of self-care, she says.

SHL’s Ceri Mongie says they sponsor the award to recognise talent, commitment and passion.

Jonathan was curious to see how he could use his foundational training in drama in the corporate world.

Webinar unpacks how diversity leaders can ensure good intentions become lasting change.

Empathy is the skill of the future to create greater belonging and cohesion, she says.

Workday hopes the winner will have delivered extraordinary results and owns the heartbeat of their organisation.

For leaders to be truly agile, they need to practise agile behaviours themselves.

Theo says you have to search within and ask yourself what type of leader you are. A lesson learnt very early in life and applied throughout his career.

The pandemic has accelerated the future of learning, HR leaders heard.

Discovery considered that all employees have rights, both vaccinated and unvaccinated.

LinkedIn is a useful tool for job hunting, writes Adelaide Tshabalala.

”Each move was not by design, but I am grateful for it. It’s given me rich experience, says Bongani.

Vitality kicks off another practical, science-based strategy to address and improve its teams’ wellbeing.

Chasing Rainbows report highlights gaps between LGBTQI+ employees and employers.

Leaders say it is important to look at succession planning from an EVP perspective.

Transform your business by increasing efficiency, promoting user satisfaction, and boosting employee engagement.

Tanya Ramlagan shares tips on creating success in the early days of a new role.

Employer Branding Africa MD Celeste Sirin says progressive companies invest heavily in their employer brands.

Workplace mental health is in the spotlight. Find out what CHROs are doing about it.

Businesses must train existing employees in the skills they believe they will need in the future.

The partnership will prepare graduates to embrace the digital face of 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.

The thought-provoking keynote address inspired the audience of top HR executives.

Celeste Mdletshe has shaped her career by being curious and leaning into her networks.

CHRO Webinar shares how pioneering HR teams are entering a new digital reality.

Our Tandem’s Aisling Teillard shares five key differentiators between a novelty approach and a habit.

The way employees are onboarded must evolve, says Enboarder’s Chris Jones.

Sibongile Bobo Mngxali shares some personal insights into the new working world from an HR leader’s perspective.

Bertina Engelbrecht is the first black woman to lead a listed retail group in South Africa.

The seasoned risk and compliance professional is returning to financial services.

Mechell will be regional head of human resources Africa for Ocean & Logistics at A.P. Moller – Maersk.

Long-time marketer takes over human capital role

Making things better for generations to come is a personal and business quest, says Laressa.

Torque Solutions’ Sally Acton says if the need for love and belonging cannot be met, no natural progression can occur.

Now is the time to break away from the traditional way of thinking about EX, says Michaela Voller, CHRO at DiData.

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.

Norma wanted to focus on something where she could truly make a mark.

Managers should treat staff with mental health issues carefully and fairly, say Webber Wentzel’s associates.

The rewards of a talent exchange outweigh the risks, say HR leaders at Vodacom and Unilever.

Science, technology, engineering should not be the only skills in demand.

Natalina is a firm believer that what you put out into the world, you get back 10-fold.

DEI is being driven by social movements and needs to be underpinned by data.

The Dimension Data MD believes that the empowerment of both women and men should be addressed.

Seven priorities employers should consider when approaching planning and logistics of Covid-19 vaccines.

Thato is a strong believer in the adage that age is nothing but a number.

Being agile does not mean you don’t switch off, webinar participants heard.

Carin Taylor shares Workday’s best practices in solving DEI.

Neridha believes that good mentors show leadership, and the skills you don’t have can be learnt.

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.

Momentum Corporate’s Emda Fourie says women are uniquely placed to change the sector.

There’s increasing urgency for businesses to take more action on gender diversity.

Organisations that thrive can embrace disruption and find opportunities in the disruption.

After losing her father and aunt to Covid-19, Tantaswa tested positive for the virus.

Portia says it took some strategic thinking for HR to pivot and adapt through the Covid-19 pandemic.

TalentSmith Technology has launched Cammio Select – an award-winning video recruitment technology.

CFOs and CHROs gathered to share ideas, learn from thought leaders, and be inspired.

Jodi, divisional executive at CaseWare Africa, Adapt IT, says women have the ability to set their own trajectory.

Jasmin says she’s looking forward to the opportunities the position presents for her.

Youth unemployment is not a problem to be solved; but an opportunity to maximise, says Louis Pulzone.

The newly minted CPO has found the old ways of doing things don’t necessarily work anymore.

What fails in accelerated learning is the lack of active involvement and application.

Gender-based violence poses one of the greatest risks to company reputations, according to Professor Corné Davis.

The learning platform aims to develop one million young African leaders by 2025.

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.

Lyn says allowing the wrong DNA to foster can lead to organisational deformities.

Business needs to start proactively managing culture, a new PwC Global Culture survey.

Despite the current unrest, experts insist now is not the time to press the pause button.

Antoinette believes that understanding different aspects of the business are key to HR’s success.

The HR director reveals how a varied 30-year career prepared her for her current role.

Jon Foster-Pedley explains that resilience and wellbeing in the workplace are closely linked.

A Henley Business School webinar detailed how HR professionals can reinvigorate themselves and their teams.

Workday is providing five designated, company-paid days off for all staff.

The exco has come up with a ‘go-slow week’ and a ‘pyjama day’ – and even exco joins in.

PwC survey finds that more CEOs than ever before are planning to reduce headcount this year.

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

Sanlam shares ways employers can make a difference in taking care of their employees.

Incorporating EVP, trying to better understand the needs of employees was key says Dr Dieter Veldsman.

Avanthi Maharaj says Focus Fridays also help in practising better meeting hygiene.

Unilever’s Mechell Chetty says you can’t guard your talent – you have to partner and be collaborative.

Fifi approaches her role with conviction and a sense of purpose – and a strong sense of empathy.

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?

Fresh insights from Momentum show the need for adaptive leadership beyond ‘crisis excellence’.

Return-to-work must be underpinned by psychological safety, which is high on SNG Grant Thornton’s agenda.

OfferZen's Stephen van der Heijden reveals what you can do to attract and retain developers.

Thato says that winning this national award has given her the opportunity to transfer her skills.

Malisha believes that being vulnerable is a credible and authentic demonstration of your humanity.