HR Business Partner Conference 2024 DURBAN
Embracing change: the evolving role of HRBPs in a dynamic business environment
In an era where the rapid pace of change is the only constant, the role of Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs) has never been more crucial. HRBPs are the architects of talent strategy, playing a vital role in driving organisational performance and cultivating a workforce that can thrive amid disruption. The recent pandemic and technological revolution have fundamentally altered the way we live, work, and relate to one another. In this transformation, HRBPs are pivotal in navigating the complexities of a fluctuating labour market, advancements in technology, and the cultural paradigm shifts influenced by Generation Z and the Gig Economy.
This conference is crafted to empower HRBPs to become forward-thinking leaders who are well-versed in the latest research and best practices. It will provide a platform for HRBPs to tackle the myriad challenges presented by a transforming business landscape and to find common strategic solutions that ensure business success. Join industry experts and thought leaders as they share cutting-edge case studies and experiential knowledge, offering unmatched learning opportunities to help you evolve in your role.
Benefits of Attending:
- Adapt to new leadership techniques to lead teams and employees as an HRBP
- Enhance your communication skills and influence, mastering the art of business networking to drive strategic outcomes.
- Discover insights on delivering an exceptional employee experience that drives performance at an organisational and individual level.
- Engage with the latest trends in performance management and employee appraisal, understanding the impactful role HRBPs play in these domains.
- Navigate through change models and projects with agility, leveraging strategies to overcome workplace transition challenges.
- Stay ahead in a shifting labour market with proven strategies to attract and retain top talent, informed by global talent acquisition research.
- Explore the transformative potential of AI in HR, examining how it redefines HR business partnering towards a more strategic, data-driven approach.
- Immerse yourself in People and Culture Management best practices, fostering cultures that resonate with Generation Z and embrace the flexibility of the Gig Economy.
Confirmed Speakers
- Tembi Topham, Group HR Development: National Head of Talent & HR Development, Spar
- Shehnaaz Kajee, Manager, HBZ Bank
- Taryn Bennet, Learning & Development Specialist HOD, RCL Foods
- Dominic Gaobepe, Director: Diversity & Inclusion Specialist, Cohesion Collective
- Devaksha Christopher, Organisational Effectiveness Executive, Old Mutual
- Dr Aradhana Ramnund-Mansingh (PhD), Founder, Managing Director, DARA Group
- Andrew Baatjes, Group Manager: Talent, Aspen Pharma Group
- John Botha, Joint CEO, Global Business Solutions JHB
- Kim McCallum, Chief Capability Officer, Vantage Data
- Christelle Hargroves, Founder and CEO, At Play Interactive Talent
- Lerato Mathibela, Head: Young Talent, Nedbank
- Janko Kotze, CEO: Human Interest – Performance Psychologist – Team Development Expert
Registration Fees:
Registration fees exclude VAT.
Registration fees include refreshments, lunch and a copy of the speaker slides.
18-19 September 2024 • In-Person registration fee R9 900.00
Hourly Schedule
Day 1: 18 September 2024
- 08:15 - 08:30
- Begin the day with networking opportunities while enjoying a selection of refreshments
- Londiwe Mncube, Chief Human Resources Officer, The Competition Commission
- 08:30 - 09:30
- Leadership Development for HRBPs: Adopting New Leadership Dynamics to Drive Team and Employee Performance
- Dr Thuli Tabudi, National Sustainability: Socio-Economic and Transformation Executive, The Spar Group
- 09:30 - 10:10
- Mastering Effective Communication Skills and Influence for HRBPs
- Mbuso Mlagisi, Licensee: Consultant & Behavioural Facilitator, Free To Grow
- 10:10 - 10:50
- Risk Assessment and Legal Compliance for HRBP: Navigating the Evolving Legal Landscape in Employment and Data Protection
- John Botha, Joint CEO, Global Business Solutions
- 10:50 - 11:20
- Morning Refreshment Break
- 11:20 - 12:00
- Change Management Mastery for HRBPs
- LERATO THELEJANE, Executive: Business Change Enablement & COE, ABSA (Online Presentation)
- 12:00 - 12:40
- Rethinking Performance Management
- Janko Kotze, CEO: Human Interest – Performance Psychologist – Team Development Expert
- 12:40 - 13:40
- Lunch Break
- 13:40 - 14:20
- Data-Driven HR Analytics for Informed Strategic Decisions
- Kim McCallum, Chief Capability Officer, Vantage Data
- 14:20 - 15:00
- Crafting the Employee Experience
- Shehnaaz Kajee, Manager, HBZ Bank
- 15:00 - 15:40
- Preparing you for the future of work: Human Capital Excellence
- Andrew Baatjes, Group Manager: Talent, Aspen Pharma Group
- 15:40 - 16:00
- Wrap-up of day 1
Day 2: 19 September 2024
- 07:15 - 08:15
- Registration and Morning Refreshments
- 08:15 - 08:30
- Opening Remarks Welcome and Introduction by the Chairperson
- 08:30 - 09:10
- Interactive Dialogue: The HR Business Partner’s Evolving Role
- Tembi Topham, Group HR Development: National Head of Talent & HR Development, Spar | Shehnaaz Kajee, Manager, HBZ Bank
- 09:10 - 09:50
- Improving Coaching Skills for HRBP
- Dr Aradhana Ramnund-Mansingh (PhD), Founder, Managing Director, DARA Group
- 09:50 - 10:30
- HRBP Implementing an Employer Branding Excellence Strategy: Elevating the Employee
- Londiwe Mncube, Chief Human Resources Officer, The Competition Commission
- 10:30 - 11:00
- Morning Refreshment Break
- 11:00 - 11:40
- The AI Revolution in HR Partnering: Transforming HR Business Partnering with Artificial Intelligence
- Christelle Hargroves, Founder and CEO, At Play Interactive Talent
- 11:40 - 12:20
- People and Culture Management: Building Cultures in Harmony and Managing Gen Zs
- Lerato Mathibela, Head: Young Talent, Nedbank (Online)
- 12:20 - 13:20
- Lunch break
- 13:20 - 14:00
- Recruiting in a Changing Labour Market: Strategising for the Gig Economy and Freelancing Trends
- Taryn Bennet, Learning & Development Specialist HOD: Leadership Development, Professional Skills Development and DEIB Capability Building, RCL Foods
- 14:00 - 14:40
- Championing Diversity and Inclusion: Embedding Equality into Organisational DNA
- Dominic Gaobepe, Director: Diversity & Inclusion Specialist, Cohesion Collective
- 14:40 - 15:20
- Why Do Good People Do Bad Things at Work?: Insights That Enhance Every HR Activity
- Penny Milner-Smyth, Director, Ethicalways
- 15:20 - 15:40
- Wrap-up and Close of Conference