Technology

As the world of work changes rapidly, executive assistants (EAs) and CHROs are experiencing a transformation in their roles with AI models making massive advances in streamlining tasks and enhancing decision-making.

HR leaders are learning to walk a fine line between embracing AI’s efficiency, while keeping people at the heart of automation. Sheryll Kisten, head of human resources at Stadio Higher Education, Sage CPO Amanda Cusdin and Stor-Age head of people Aba Ayirebi share practical steps leaders can take to upskill their teams in AI and data literacy.

All things tech dominated CHRO conversations in 2024 – balancing AI with the human touch, for one, will no doubt continue to dominate in the new year.

C-suite HR leaders gathered to discuss the profound impact AI and robotics continues to have on HR practices at an exclusive dinner at Table Seven in Cape Town.

AI is transforming HR functions by taking over time-consuming, repetitive tasks, enabling HR teams to focus on more meaningful work. But, as Andre Cloete, chief IT Officer at 4Sight Holdings, points out, AI should never replace the human element.

Fresh from the International EMBRAS Annual Awards,Celeste Sirin, employer branding specialist and CEO of Employer Branding Africa, shares her observations on how top global companies tackle leadership pipelines, employee engagement and ESG-driven impact.

Despite the growing significance of Artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace, Samad Masood, associate vice president at Infosys Knowledge Institute, says it’s time the focus shifts from AI itself to its implications for people.

2024 HR Indaba attendees heard how the bank helps frontline employees transition into scarce tech roles through an innovative internal mobility strategy.

Discovery CEB explains how it uses data-driven insights to improve employee benefits, focusing on overall wellbeing to attract and retain talent.

A group of HR leaders gathered at the Saxon Hotel’s dining library on 9 October 2024 to exchange knowledge and insights on how to tackle one of the most pressing issues of our time – the skills crunch. The three-hour dinner, hosted by CHRO South Africa in partnership with LinkedIn and Ayanda Mbanga Communications, provided a rare opportunity for C-suite human capital leaders to brainstorm avenues for retaining talent in the age of artificial intelligence (AI).

In a virtual world where human connections are scarce, fostering workplace relationships is more crucial than ever.

At the first dinner for the year, CHROs gathered to discuss how rapidly developing technologies can enhance workforce capabilities, rather than simply replacing jobs, and how HR leaders should guide this transformation.

AI turns recruitment from a chaotic firestorm into a smooth, enjoyable ride – like biking without all the flames, writes Dean Furman, CEO of 1064 Degrees, author, actuary and one of South Africa’s most popular keynote speakers.

HR Director at Microsoft Africa and winner of the Talent Management Award at the 2023 CHRO Awards Sameera Mohamed speaks on ethical data and inclusive workplaces.

HR practitioners face a litany of ethical considerations when it comes to managing the people process, not least of which is data privacy, employee rights, and unconscious bias. CHRO South Africa spoke with leading CHROs to find out how they are dealing with the matter.

Navigating AI responsibly for growth, efficiency, and social impact can address the skills gaps and foster transformative learning experiences, writes Dr Chris Jardine, Group CEO of Tsebo Holdings.

Nomaswazi Ngwane, human capital executive at Old Mutual’s mass & foundation cluster, believes in the power of nurturing people so that they can help build a company and contribute towards its success in an ever-changing time.

Who would turn down a personal assistant (PA) that takes care of all your admin and repetitive tasks flawlessly and speedily? With the latest developments in AI and automation tools, this is completely possible for most HR administrative tasks, writes tech lead at Mintor Chat-Based Solutions, Leànne Viviers.

Implementing technology in order to increase efficiency and productivity is not so clear-cut in the HR world, says the panel during the 2024 CHRO Smart Work Summit.

The human aspect of transformation will prove to be more challenging than the technological aspects - and HR leaders will be leading the revolution in this regard.

Zanele, who will be delivering the keynote address at the CHRO South Africa Smart Work Summit in Cape Town, uses key unlearning principles to help organisations with adapting to new ways of work.

The keynote speaker for the CHRO Skills Summit shared how advancements in AI can address the ever-growing skills gap.

Confronting the ever-growing skills gap, paying top rand for talent and motivating senior employees to take up the mantle of training younger recruits are some of the many challenges that South Africa’s top HR professionals are dealing with in their respective industries.

Bernadine Symonds is looking forward to assisting IFS to consolidate, standardise, optimise and build a scalable and robust HR function.

Building a strong employer brand and getting it noticed is one of our highest priorities, says Dennis Coetzee.

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.

Lee Watts, chief human resources officer at Kurtosys, delves into his journey into the field of HR, the evolving role of CHROs in response to automation, remote work, and the gig economy, and the leading trends shaping HR in 2024.

What steps will you take to ensure your employer brand remains relevant, future-fit and authentic, asks Celeste Sirin, MD of Employer Branding Africa.

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.

Group senior HR manager at Naspers Sameera discusses her fervour for people and adeptly navigating the dynamic landscape of HR.

If data is the new oil, then HR analytics is the refinery that distils the resulting insights into liquid gold writes John Skelton, chief people officer The Capital Hotels, Apartments and Resorts and 2022 CHRO Awards nominee.

Sungeetha Sewpersad, chief people officer at Rand Merchant Bank, is excited about the opportunities AI and predictive analytics offer for the HR profession.

On 24 August, close to 100 top HR leaders gathered at GIBS to experience the first ever ‘Shark Tank’ CHRO Solutions Summit.

Helping teams innovate in a disrupted world will need agile strategies, writes Gadijah Dolan, head of HR at Payfast

CHRO Dinner discusses how AI and machine learning is fast becoming a reality in performance management.

A glimpse into Enid Lizamore’s visionary outlook for Heineken Beverages.

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.

Yvonne Tshepo Mosadi has rejoined Hyundai Automotive SA as HR director effective 1 July.

Workday’s Elevate event took HR to a new level, focusing on transition through technology.

Revolutionising remote work: How AI empowers HR to optimise recruitment and cultivate a global workforce.

It’s time for HR professionals to move from “paper pushers” to strategic business partners.

CHROs say AI is here to stay and should not be seen as a threat to jobs.

John says the group will introduce AI as part of its larger recruitment strategy.

Yes, we did it. We asked ChatGPT to write an article on how human resources can manage artificial intelligence resources.

The finance, information technology, and business and management industries have seen the biggest increase in hiring activity.

HR Indaba hears about the importance of keeping employees in mind in the era of digital transformation.

Microsoft experts told the HR Indaba how the right tech can support frontline workers.

Criminal record and qualification verification also remain high on recruiters’ radars.

The energetic leader believes in the value of showing up in the moment.

Is it time to break the traditional barriers to learning and provide vital corporate education?

Curating learning sources can give employees more control over their learning experiences.

There are ways to bridge the digital divide separating office employees from those at the coalface.

Lesson Desk shares ways to provide employees with engaging learning experiences.

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.

These guidelines from SmartWage will help organisations make the very best of the ‘new normal’.

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

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

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

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

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

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

There are many good reasons to partner with an executive search firm, says Jeremy.

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

Hybrid workplaces need a flexible environment to boost productivity and operational efficiency.

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

Here’s everything you need to know about your payslip.

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

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

Sally shares the two WWs and an H of the process, saying it’s easier than it seems.

HR professionals have many responsibilities but none as important as protecting employees and their personal information.

Findings reveal cloud spending is up and has not been hampered by the ongoing crisis.

Transforming core people processes can help SA industry leapfrog growth during recession, say technologists.

Study shows more than 25 percent remote workers had personally experienced a cyberattack.

Mahindra South Africa has opened the doors of its new training centre in Centurion.

The video recruitment platform showcased the benefits of integrating virtual and real-world interactions.

Some professions are more susceptible to cyberattacks than others, a Kaspersky study has found.

Unlock the benefit of making decisions based on data rather than intuition.

Focusing on digital helped ooba overcome the challenges of Covid-19.

Ideal OutComes' Jason Richmond on shifting from a traditional workplace to a digitally-based one.

CRS Technologies’ Nicol Myburgh says there aren't any ethical loopholes for tracking employee behaviour online.

Investigation reveals how an Absa employee sold client data.

Syspro CHRO Terence Moolman says manufacturers have to pivot to accommodate the reality of remote work.

Come and hear from Old Mutual’s human capital director in this Friday’s webinar.

The Netherlands’ largest professional learning platform, SkillsTown, is expanding into Africa.

Dimension Data employees now book office space before coming to work.

Cybersecurity expert Nathan Desfontaines explained why HR should work more closely with IT.

The company's long-term partner Benesse Holdings has committed to investing $50 million in the learning platform.

AI programmers are developing bots that can identify digital bullying and sexual harassment.

Tesla's AI team is recruiting and Elon Musk is not particularly interested in qualifications.

Multinational tech companies are fuelling local ICT growth.

Fedgroup CFO provides some detail around project PIG

According to LinkedIn's latest Emerging Jobs Report, they are the hot property.

Workday will be operating in six of the 13 countries that Old Mutual operates in.

Forbes names her among some other key role players who are enabling HR freelancers.

The software giant will be transitioning users to systems like LinkedIn Talent Hub.

Almost half of the students enrolled in the programme are Cell C employees.

This IBM report provides tangible examples of AI delivering value through HR.

Interestingly, Millennials recruiters are bigger fans of video than Gen Zs.

The announcement comes hot on the heels of news that Google Hire will be shut down.

According to new research from McKinsey, this hinges on proactive action from business and government.

The company has introduced six training programmes available to 100 000 US-based employees. 

Report finds the two functions have a joint stake in improving the employee experience.

"Gone are the days when command and control are the way to operate," she said at a recent HR conference.

Outcomes of the Global Commission on the Future of Work were presented at the recent centenary conference.

Talent acquisition expert Elmen Lamprecht says most CEOs don't seem to understand the need for people analytics. 

But is it the silver bullet needed to eradicate unethical corporate cultures?

Valter highlights seven themes central to the conversation around the future world of work.

Celiwe was speaking at the recent ClarkHouse Data, Digital and Talent thought leadership event.

Talent attraction expert Elmen Lamprecht discusses tech applications for each stage of the recruitment cycle.

Survey finds that US managers are willing to keep robots even without the cost benefits. 

Linda says part of HR's role in the future world of work is to mitigate that risk.

Ultimately, HR tech is about simplifying business processes to improve the customer and employee value propositions.

Manpower survey explains that skilled trades, accounting and finance professions and management/executive roles are toughest to fill.

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.

People are ready to take instructions from robots at work according to a new study conducted by Oracle and Future Workplace.

Cost, security risks and tech failure listed among the barriers to adoption.

According to employee engagement experts, the global workplace - including South Africa - is in the throes of a disengagement crisis

Companies across the USA - including Pandora, Box, Workday, Flex Okta, and Genomic Health - are already using the platform to boost employee satisfaction and retention in an increasingly competitive recruiting environment