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92:16

AI will Drive The Future of Work and Qualification...

HR Wired ·

2018/07/25

On today's episode of HR Wired, we have Saurabh Kumar, CEO at In2IT Technologies o our productivity and profitability segment talking about Technology in the workplace and how it can influence and affect productivity and profitability; on our HR chat, we have Nicol Mullins Principal Consultant - Mercer Consulting talking about how AI will shape the Future of Work, employers focus on human skills and employees crave jobs with purpose; on policy and compliance, we have Ivan Israelstam, Chief Executive

96:27

Cultivating Growth Mindset In Your Workforce And Why...

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2018/07/13

As usual, Gavin, Sibongile, and Soji open the show with some HR updates from around Africa; we then moved to productivity/profitability on the topic 'Cultivating a growth mindset: Encouraging loyalty from a younger workforce ' our guest is Rob Jardine – Head, Research and Solutions at The NeuroLeadership Institute South Africa. On HR chat, we spoke to Mandisa Nyathikazi, Executive director of ATI on the subject of Africa’s latest scarce skills and the roles of Artisan Training Institute. Finally, of

25:11

Labor Survey Shows 8.5 Mill out 9.5 Mill unemployed...

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2018/07/05

Joining us in this conversation, Deon Oberholzer, CEO of Gestalt Growth Strategies and Co-Founder of ProudAfrique Human Capital.The Commission for Employment Equity says it is concerned at the high representation of foreign nationals when there are local skills available. The latest Employment Equity report paints a worrying picture of the slow pace of transformation in the South African workplace over the past 20 years.Deon Oberholzer, CEO of Gestalt Growth Strategies and Co-Founder of ProudAfrique

16:09

Redefining Employees' Rewards And How This Could...

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2018/06/26

Karlien Holliday, who is the Rewards Director at GETRewards South Africa, joins us to chat about how the way we incentify employees has changed and how we can be more innovative with this to improve workplace productivity.Incentivising employees the right way could lead to increased productivity and happy, loyal employees. Will rewarding employees lead to deeper engagement in the long run? and what would be the impact on our bottom line?--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to

90:56

Employees' Wellness On The Spotlight and What Do you...

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2018/06/25

There's no such thing as free Wifi And Leadership is failing employees across Africa. We started the show as usual with HR updates from across Africa, especially with what is happening in South Africa's electricity provider that has resulted to load shedding across the country.On our HR chat, we had Dr. Martin Combrinck who is a Director at WELLCOSA; WLLCOSA is the Wellness Council of South Africa (WELLCOSA) is the leading respected resource for creating and executing successful healthy workplaces

24:03

Credentials Falsification Is Not Always Dismissible -...

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2018/06/16

Many employers failed to double check that the qualifications submitted by job candidates are genuine. The common law entitles employers to know all facts about a prospective employee that are relevant to a job application. That is, the employee is obliged to:•Divulge information relevant to the decision to appoint where it is clear that the employer requires such information•Answer certain questions truthfully•Desist from exaggerating job qualificationsFor example, where an employee applies for the

95:22

SA's Employment Equity Act is Failing And AI Powered...

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2018/06/13

On the episode of HR Wired, like we always do, we shine the spotlight on the most important aspect of business and that is the talent; Sibongile joins us remotely to bring major HR updates; on HR Chat, we have Lauren Salt who is a senior associate for Employment and Compensation Practice at Baker McKenzie in Johannesburg., she chats with us about the South African Employment Equity and how there's no provision for the Transgender individuals.South Africa’s Employment Equity Act (EEA) contains a

90:24

Policy Stance on HR During Merger And The Tricks...

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2018/06/01

As usual, on this show, We shine the spotlight on the most important aspect of business and that is the talent/Human Capital.Johan Botes joins us on productivity/profitability to talk about how employees are protected in mergers and acquisition. On HR Chat, we chatted about How to deal with questionable employee comments on social media with Grant Wilkinson, Executive, Global Business Solutions. Ivan Israelstam clarifies whether employees can be dismissed for misconduct or poor performance. To close

19:30

Helping Millennials Unleash Their Full Potentials In...

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2018/05/24

Nearly a third of millennials entering the formal workplace for the first time suffer from Imposter Syndrome – the persistent fear of being “found out” or exposed as a “fraud” in the workplace. Dr. Gillian Mooney of the IIE discusses how to identify and understand the signs of impostor syndrome early in one’s career while providing tips on how to avoid losing confidence and to become an empowered, valued and productive team member.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a

26:55

Tailoring Employee Benefits To Reflect Changing...

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2018/05/24

The world is constantly evolving – technology is advancing at a rapid pace, global barriers are being eradicated and individuals are questioning societal norms and challenging traditional stereotypes – all of which affects businesses operations.Fred Prince, Remuneration and Benefits Manager at Ackermans, notes that businesses need to adapt when it comes to its remuneration and benefits programmes, stating that the traditional ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach is no longer effective and fails to reflect

91:51

Why is "Learning Agility” Key To Leadership And...

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2018/05/18

We shine the spotlight on the most important aspect of business and that is the talent because a well-run hr department improves productivity and aids in maintaining the organizations brand image. It also plays a huge role in developing the organizations' strategy as well as how the employee-centered activities are handled.This week on Productivity vs profitability, we spoke to Jaintheran Naidoo on Why is "learning Agility” key to leadership and employee success?On HR Chat, we chat to Ken Coster,

90:41

Spotlight on Racism And Ethnic Discrimination in The...

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2018/04/18

Could racism in the workplace lose you more than just your job?This Week on HR Wired, we shine the spotlight on racism/ethnic discrimination in the workplace; on our productivity segment, we examine if employees are still seen as production line machines; We look at HIV/AIDS Workplace Rules and ended off with Where you draw the line when it comes to recruitment.Racial or ethnic discrimination in the workplace can rear its ugly head in a variety of forms, some of which can be overt or obvious. But

15:23

Impact of Education on Unemployment Rate in Africa -...

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2018/04/16

The importance of education in the modern world is increasing as the most serious factor in the formation of a new quality of economy and society in common. Its role is constantly growing along with the growing influence of human capital.Some people argue that education is the answer to some of the big current problems the SA. Want to fix the unemployment problem? That's easy: just provide additional educational opportunities for those having difficulty finding jobs. Want to lessen income

22:05

Retrenchment, The Duty To Consult - Ivan Israelstam

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2018/04/12

When an employer contemplates retrenching employees it is required by the Labour Relations Act (LRA) to first consult about this prospect before making any decision to retrench. Where the relevant employees belong to a trade union the employer is required to consult with that union on a number of issues, the most important of which is any means of avoiding job losses. Should the employer choose not to engage in proper pre-retrenchment consultations and the employees are forcibly retrenched this will

16:41

Are Robots Stealing Our Jobs? - Brian Timperley

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2018/04/12

Gavin and Brian discuss misconception about robots stealing our jobs.Brian Timperley is the managing director and co-founder of Turrito Networks, a business he started in 2010 alongside his business partner, Louis Jardim. In his role at Turrito Networks, Brian is responsible for identifying, developing and directing business strategy as well as cultivating the company's reputation in the market.We’ve seen it in the Industrial Revolution, where machines replaced countless jobs almost overnight. The

10:28

Skills Training For Employees - Companies Win When...

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2018/04/12

Gavin speaks to Deon on the importance of employees training and how can your business maximize the advantages that it offers.Local companies are caught between a rock and hard place as many are not in a position to create new jobs, and haven’t closed the skills gap with the staff they already have.Some of the talking points:•The challenge of creating new jobs while there is still a skills gap in your workforce•Benefits of aiding in creating employment such as tax rebates on learner-ship•How do

16:49

The Legality of Social Media Screening In Recruitment...

HR Wired ·

2018/04/03

Background checks and screening, what can potential employers do and what is against the lawSummary: According to the CareerBuilder survey, most hiring managers are not specifically or actively looking for negative information on candidates, but rather a confirmation of qualifications, a positive professional image, with 21% looking for reasons TO HIRE THE CANDIDATE. Reasons why candidates have not been hired:•Provocative or inappropriate photographs, videos or information – 46 percent•Information

92:25

21st Century Recruitment and The Legality of Social...

HR Wired ·

2018/04/03

Its the first episode of HR Wired brought to you by Africa Business Radio in collaboration with HR Pulse.We shine the spotlight on the most important aspect of business and that is the talent because a well-run hr department improves productivity and aids in maintaining the organizations brand image. It also plays a huge role in developing the organizations' strategy as well as how the employee-centered activities are handled.On this episode, we started with HR Updates presented by Sibo Guru.This

1:11

Human Resources Can No Longer Be Regarded As a...

HR Wired ·

2018/03/28

Human resources can no longer be regarded as a paper-pushing job, it is vital that the HR function is at the heart of your organizational structure, playing a part in all strategic, tactical and operational decisions. It is about making employers realize that the most valuable assets in their arsenal are employees. HR is about achieving organizational goals through people and creating incentives that align employee objectives with the organization’s mission statement.--- This episode is sponsored by

1:03

The Key To Success Lies In Nurturing Today’s Talent -...

HR Wired ·

2018/03/28

The key to success lies in nurturing today’s talent for tomorrow’s success and shaping the future together. Tune into HR W!red every Tuesday 10 am CAT on www.africabusinessradio.com for your weekly dose of HR insight, innovation, and debate. Africa Business Radio, Towards A Profitable Africa--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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