Jan 30 2024
NAVIGATING THE FUTURE: STRATEGIC HR MANAGEMENT IN 2024
Virtual online event
HR Business Partner Conference 2023 Johannesburg
Embracing Change: Focusing on industry innovations
and becoming a leading HRBP in an evolving World of Work
About the Conference
Rapid shifts in the workplace mean that HR Business Partnering has taken on a completely different shape, which requires it to focus on looking ahead to shape the modern workplaces of the future and prepare accordingly. Organisations will require agility, productivity, collaboration and innovation if they are to respond well to changing environments, disruptors and digital changes. For this reason, HRBP’s understanding of the business is critical. Working proactively with business leaders on resolving various workplace challenges and coming up with strategies to move the organisation forward in the changing world of work has never been more important.
This HRBP conference will address the issues organisations are facing, including current trends, disruptors and economic challenges, while assisting HR Business Partners to align employees and management goals with business objectives in designated business units. Our speakers will share their expertise, practical case studies and solutions to help HR Business Partners implement necessary change within their organisations, keep up with the latest trends going forward, develop good business acumen and enhance growth in their roles.
Benefits of Attending
- Learn how to thrive in complex, evolving work environments.
- Develop the ability to adapt to new changes to balance stakeholder, employer and employee expectations.
- Get familiar with future-fit skills to thrive in a changing world, including agility and autonomy.
- Learn how technological and digital transformation can help you in your role.
- Create a strategic approach in response to current business demands.
- Anticipate future talent needs and the role played by HRBPs.
- Discuss progress in handling employee burnout and well-being.
- Discuss your role in managing culture change in the workplace.
Join our On-Site Conference
- Connect with HR Business Partners to build your network with like-minded professionals.
- Discover new opportunities by taking part in lively discussions, developing useful tools and generating new opportunities.
- Refresh during time away from your day-to-day routine to be creative and discover new trends.
- Gain insights during live Q & A discussions.
- Become part of strategic conversations and brainstorm new approaches to solve
16 May | Pre-conference workshop
This conference also features a pre-conference workshop:
Change Management and Change Agents Workshop
Hourly Schedule
Day 1: 17 May 2023
- 08:15 - 08:30
- Welcome and introduction by chairperson
- Corne Booysen, Managing Director: Commercial, Industrial Psychologist, Trending Talent
- 08:30 - 09:10
- Keynote Address: Future HRBP Role How will the role of HRBP change during turbulent times?
- Juba Mashaba, Chief Human Resources Officer, Cell C
- 09:10 - 09:50
- EVP and Retention: Revisiting your organisation’s EVP to attract and retain Gen Z; creating the optimal employee experience in managing Gen Z; developing an ecosystem of support, recognition and values; discovering ways to boost employee engagement
- Lerato Mathibela, Group Specialist: Young Talent, Group HR, Nedbank
- 09:50 - 10:30
- Agile HRBP: Finding ways to drive change by executing a transformational agenda for your business, enhancing the employee experience and driving business impact
- Myles Hopkins, Enterprise Business Agility Strategies, Be Agile
- 10:30 - 11:00
- Morning Tea Break
- 11:00 - 11:40
- Business Acumen: Improving your business acumen to maximise your value as an HR business partner
- Mbuso Mlagisi, Consultant, Free To Grow SA
- 11:40 - 12:40
- Hybrid and Flexibility: Flexible working models that benefit your business
- Mure Wesigye, HRBP, The Coca-Cola Company & Charlotte Gurhoo, HRBP, The Coca-Cola Company
- 12:40 - 13:10
- Coaching: Coaching for HR Business Partners to effectively partner with and support line management in managing employees for the new world of work
- Claire Da Gama, Culture Lead, BCX
- 13:10 - 14:10
- Networking Lunch
- 14:10 - 15:10
- HRBPs and Data Analysis: Moving from people data analysis to business data analysis – nurture a deep analytical understanding of business and people metrics
- Latisha Naidu, Human Resources Executive, Kia South Africa
- 15:10 - 15:50
- Mastering the art of difficult conversations
- Paul Falcone, Bestselling Author | Workplace Leadership Trainer | Executive Coach | Int'l Keynote Speaker | HR Consultant (US) Author 101 Tough Conversations to Have with Employees (HarperCollins, 2019).
- 15:50 - 16:00
- Wrap-up
Day 2: 18 May 2023
- 08:15 - 08:30
- Welcome by Chairperson
- Corne Booysen, Managing Director: Commercial, Industrial Psychologist, Trending Talent
- 08:30 - 09:10
- Keynote Address: Future Critical Skills and Competencies for HRBPs Digital Acumen: interpreting and analysing data; 21 HR jobs for the future; problem-solving capabilities; listening and communication skills; and relationship-building skills to drive value in the HRBP role
- Njabulo Mashigo, Human Resources Director (CHRO Award Winner 2022), Vodacom Group
- 09:10 - 09:50
- Employee Wellness: Discussing progress in handling employee burnout and well-being – the HRBPs’ role in reducing stress, burnout, trauma, fatigue in the workplace, and determining future needs for assisting staff
- Navlika Ratangee, Managing Director, ICAS Southern Africa
- 09:50 - 10:30
- Employee Relations: Examining the changing nature of employment relationships, increasing employee engagement and maintaining positive relationships with employees
- Sharon Moodley, Head: HR Business Partners, Employee Relations, Employment Equity & Governance, Santam Insurance
- 10:30 - 11:00
- Morning Tea Break
- 11;00 - 11:40
- Digitisation and its impact on Work and Jobs: The impact of the current tech hype, What HRBP needs to know
- Valter Adão, Chief Executive Officer and Digital Leader, Cadena Growth Partners
- 11:40 - 12:40
- Panel Discussion: Talent Management & Recruitment
- Shaun Tooray, Global Head of Talent Attraction, Absa Group AND Latisha Naidu,Human Resources Executive, Kia South Africa AND Martin Sutherland, Global Director, Peopletree Group
- 12:40 - 13:10
- Performance Management: Adopting a forward-thinking approach – measuring employee and business performance mechanisms for HRBP professionals in an ever-changing work environment
- Sive Nodada, Executive Consultant, People and Talent Management, 21st Century
- 13:10 - 14:10
- Networking Lunch
- 14:10 - 15:10
- Creating more meaningful employee engagement and experiences
- Khanya Magudulela, Human Resources Director, Hyundai Head Office
- 15:10 - 15:50
- Being a Trusted Advice: Learning ways to give credible and trusted advice to business partners
- Nompumelelo Mchunu, Learning & Development Leader, SNG Grant Thornton
- 15:50 - 16:00
- Wrap-up
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