The first issue of the CHRO SA mag for 2022 has just landed hot off the press. In our cover story, AECI’s group human capital director Candice Watson, winner of the 2021 Young CHRO of the Year Award, shares how hurdles have helped her thrive. Microsoft’s HR consulting director Jasmin Pillay says brand advocacy is innately warm and authentic and defies methodology, while Samsung’s HR director for Africa Zain Reddiar explains that HR is best done by heart as employees are multi-faceted and have unique needs. South Africa CHRO of the Year 2021, Dieter Veldsman, shares his love for the science of HR – and explains how he helped Momentum Metropolitan put employees front and centre.
