FOHR Post Event Report | 2023

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Culture 3.0: Navigating the Future of Work

@Future_of_HR thefutureofhr_ Future of HR Summit & Awards Future of HR Summit & Awards FutureOfHR #FOHR

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The Contents

The conference attracts a diverse range of sectors, reflecting its broad appeal and relevance across various industries and domains.

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Conference Programme

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Welcome Note

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The full breakdown of the 2-day conference.

An introduction from Topco Media’s CEO, Ralf Fletcher.

See our world class list of speakers this year.

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Our Partners

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Social Media Statistics

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See our phenomenal partners

Stats across our Socila media channels

A few positive messages from our delegates

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Conference Gallery

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Conference Gallery

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Take a look at some of the pictures over the conference.

Take a look at some of the pictures over the conference.

The talented Mokoena Moloto

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The Finalists

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Award Winners

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Organisational Awards

Our Future of HR 2023 award winners!

Take a look at some of the photos of our awards evening.

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The Speaker Panel

Attendee Testimonials

Meet Your MC

Awards Evening

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Conference Programme Fireside Chats, Keynote and Panel Discussions & more.

Click or scan the QR code for the full 2-day Future of HR Conference Programme.

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Welcome Note

By Ralf Fletcher, CEO: Topco Media

I would like to extend a warm welcome to you, the trailblazers and visionaries of human capital and culture, to the Future of HR Conference 2023.

We hope you are ready for an aweinspiring conference as our programme is not just fantastic; it’s a symphony of empowerment and thought-provocation orchestrated by the maestros of the HR realm. We can’t wait for the wisdom of our esteemed speakers to be shared with you, our community. You are the catalysts of change, and the heartbeat of the Future of HR. Without you, today wouldn’t be the celebration it is.

A standing ovation also goes to our trailblazing sponsors and partners Blue Label Telecoms, Mandate Molefi, Proconics, GIBS, BEE123, Wits Commercial Enterprise, Fundi Capital, and YuLife.

After a few years of being digital we are excited to say that this isn’t just another virtual gathering but an inperson extravaganza! After what feels like an eternity, we’re elated to host HR professionals under one roof, sharing ideas, forging connections, and building the future of work together. Let’s bring back the human in HR.

As we plunge into two days of exhilarating discourse, my fervent hope is that you emerge armed with profound insights and knowledge.

Whether it’s the latest in tech solutions, the secrets of wellness, the art of agile management, or any other transformative topic discussed at the conference - let these insights be the compass guiding your journey to success within your own organisation.

Let’s ignite the future, reshape the narrative, and create a legacy that echoes beyond these walls. Embrace the unknown, and let the Future of HR conference be the catalyst that propels you into a realm of unlimited possibilities.

Enjoy!

Best regards, Ralf Fletcher CEO, Topco Media

The HR landscape is a dynamic realm, a carnival of change spinning faster than a whirlwind. In the era of tweets and likes, trends, and debates, staying ahead is not a choice; it’s a necessity. Here’s a challenge to every leader in the room – let’s not just keep up; let’s surge ahead!

Your journey is a lesson to many, so make sure you learn and share.

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WORLD CLASS

From brilliant business people, to trendsetting thought leaders.

Here we present our top-tier catalogue of #FOHR speakers.

Andisa Liba

Anesu Malisa

Antoinette Roberts

Avanthi Maharaj

Chief People Officer, Floatpays

Head of Gen Z Marketing (Africa Office)

Group Executive HC & Transformation, Blue Label Telecoms

Head of Market HR, Sub Saharan Africa, Google

Bess Skosana

Claudia Sefatsa

Daily Ramasia

Dr Bridget Ssamula

Regional Talent Leader, MTN

Head of People, Echo Service Provide

Executive/ Benefits,Wellbeing, Recognition, Group HR Reward, Nedbank

CEO, Engineering Council South Africa

Dr Pontsho B Mokoena

Heléne Smuts

Johan Botes

Joni Peddie

Group Head/ Risk & Insurance, Barloworld Limited

Founder & CEO, Credo Growth

Head of Employment & Compensation Law, Baker McKenzie, Johannesburg

CEO, Resilient People

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Kiveshen Moodley

Lauren Clark

Leànne Viviers

Lillian Ngala

Country Managing Director, Workday

Head of People, Mint Group

CEO & Founder, Mintor

Human Resources Director, Diamond Trust Bank

Luc Van der Hofstadt

Nathan-Ross Adams

Nicky Verd

Norah Sehunoe

Executive Business Coach & Country Director, Mentally Fit South Africa

Africa’s AI Lawyer

Future of Work Coach

Executive Head/ Human Capital, Santam

Phumudzo Luvhengo

Nene Molefi

Ronen Aires

Sundrie Naidoo

Organisational Effectiveness Executive, Blue Label Telecoms

CEO, Mandate Molefi

CEO & Founder, Student Village

Head of People, Discovery Vitality

Themba Chakela

Venolan Naidoo

Yogendra Soobarah

Jonathan Muthige

Chief People Officer, BlueSky Digital Solutions

Partner, Fasken Law Firm

Head of People & Culture, ABSA Mauritius

Group Chief Human Capital & Transformation Officer

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Martin Smookler

Wouter Fourie

Graeme Codrington

Theo Motshabi

Managing Director, Skills123, CA(SA)

CEO, Ascor Independant Wealth Manage

Global speaker, Futurist and Author

Human Resources Director, bp Southern Africa

Dr. Pontsho B Mokoena

Celiwe Ross

Melvin Jones

Professor Schalk Kok

Principal Officer, Barloworld Medical Scheme & ONE Barloworld Retirement Fund

Director: Strategy, Sustainability, People, Public Affairs, Old Mutual Limited

Chief Executive Officer, Proconics Holdings Company

Chair of the School of Engineering, and Head of the Department of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering, University of Pretoria

Candice Moodley Corporate Services Executive, Energy & Water SETA

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One region powered by 23 mighty nations!

Nestlé’s purpose of unlocking the power of food to enhance quality for everyone, today and for generations to come.

Our region:

Who we are: Nestlé is the world’s largest food and beverage company. It is present in 187 countries around the world, and its 291,000 employees are committed to

In August 2018, we formed a new region known as the Nestlé East and Southern Africa Region (ESAR), comprising of 23 countries, namely: South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Mauritius, Zimbabwe, Zambia, eSwatini, Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania, Comoros, Madagascar, Seychelles, Burundi, Rwanda, Somalia, Ethiopia, Uganda, Malawi, South Sudan, Eritrea and Djibouti.

The ESAR region employs 3,200 employees. Operationally, we have seven Nestlé factories across ESAR, located as follows: South Africa (five), Zimbabwe (one) and Kenya (one).

In most of the countries where Nestlé operates, there is a plethora of socio-economic challenges including the triple burden of disease: obesity, micronutrient deficiencies and undernutrition. To respond to these challenges, we bring this purpose to life through our Creating Shared Value business approach. Creating Shared Value is our way of delivering long-term positive impact for our shareholders and for society.

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Our Partners

Thank you to all our partners for your valuable contributions in making the Futur if HR Conference a success.

Proconics

Blue Label Telecommes

Mandate Molefi

YuLife

Bronze Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

Showcase Counter

BEE123

Fundi Capital

GIBS

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Silver Sponsor

Wits Commercial Enterprise Showcase Counter

Nestlé

Lifestyle Partner

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Take a journey away from short termism and start looking at a better future. Meet the interesting people changing Africa – and the way we work, think and live.

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Social Media Statistics @Future_of_HR

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Social Media AVE: 1 January 2023 - 30 November 2023

Followers: +16.93%

Interactions +1630%

Impressions +1184.82%

Newsclip - R2 857 285.14 Conference Wrap -up Press Release: Tech Financials South Africa Today Bizcommunity Awards Winners: Tech Financials The Media Online South Africa Today Bizcommunity Conference Announcement: SME Tech Guru Tech Financials Bizcommunity South Africa Today News Other: Topco News

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Attendee Testimonials Highlight - Being able to take something I have learned and make a change in the company I work for.

• I think the sessions and time limited to each session was well planned, the speakers were on point and more than anything, they were not scared to share their honest opinions and they were ready for any questions which made a big difference.

• The entire program, the mix of topics and the way it was presented was really good. The MC’s for both functions as well as the keynote speakers were excellent.

• Key takeaways - the future of HR is evolving and we have to be agile to stay up to date.

•Well organised and is encouraging us to do better as companies in terms of HR strategies.

• There’s a lot. Diversity, Resilience of the SA workforce, I and its impact on job market, Engineering skills, mining in SA, global skills mining, and many more topics.

HR people are just trying to cope, no one size fits all model will do the thing, psychological safety, priorities are more efficient than KPIs. • There is a lot of insight that I can share but overall I think I can mention a few, the Culture guy - loved his talk. Embracing authenticity in leadership and how to not change or lose yourself in the business politics, dealing and understanding quiet quitting, diversity in C-Suite and Nene’s talk was also one of the major highlights (Embracing neurodiverse work culture).

• HR runs companies and economies. HR society needs everybody’s support and buy-in as their operations impact not just employees but families and communities (The bigger picture).

• HR is making headway in proving its value as a strategic partner but we still have a long way to go.

• There are great leaders out there. We should be proud.

• I had attended to gain a broader perspective on HR and it ticked the boxes. For me, I hope to be able to attend in person.

• I attended it to celebrate the efforts that are being made by the HR Fraternity to keep abreast of HR trends.

• I attended to gain some knowledge and experience from the people in the industry who have seen and done way more than me, I wanted to learn from the best and the event did just that and more.

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Cultivating Empowerment Shaping Organisational Culture through Active Participation

WORKSHOP 02

Revolutionising Candidate Experience The Impact of AI On Engagement and Communication

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Conference Gallery Take a look at some of the pictures over the conference.

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Meet Your MC

Mokoena Moloto Mokoena Moloto is a 28 year old ambitious talent with

over half a decade of experience as a Voiceover Artist,

Presenter, MC and Facilitator and has an incredible work

ethic. She has been trained by renowned trainers such as

Voiceover Giant Weza Matomane, TedX Speaker, Elma Akob and international Actor, Bonko Khoza.

As a talent in an ever-changing industry, Mokoena’s

posture is to learn as much as possible and challenge

herself every time to deliver quality work that clients and talent agency alike will be proud of.

She is also an In-store Presenter at the of the

biggest retailers in South Africa such as Makro, Pick ‘n Pay and Builders Warehouse. She also

hosted a podcast for freelancers, Zero to Free, sponsored by Moya Money in 2022 and

continues to MC and facilitate various functions and conversations.

With a voice as unique as her name, Mokoena’s personality brings a fresh, genuine, and warm touch to her craft suitable for any brand.

Mokoena Mikkie Moloto mokoena_moloto Mokoena Moloto @MolotoMikkie

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Standard Bank Top Women Leaders celebrates South African organisations, in both the public and private sectors, that prioritises gender empowerment within their business strategies. Scan the QR code and advertise your business now!

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The Finalists

Organisational Awards

EMPLOYER OF CHOICE: SMALL - MEDIUM ORGANISATIONS

DLK GROUP

Nutun

Torque Solutions

Digital Frontiers

EMPLOYER OF CHOICE: LARGE ORGANISATIONS

Schneider Electric

TLC Worldwide

In2Food

HBZ Bank

Vector Logistics

BEST HR TEAM OF THE YEAR

Nebula

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HBZ Bank

BIOVAC

BEST LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

Schneider Electric

Liquid Intelligent Technologies

IPSOS

In2Food

BEST HEALTH AND WELLBEING STRATEGY

2U, Inc.

Nutun

Torque Solutions

Virgin Active

BEST HR INDUSTRY INNOVATION USING TECHNOLOGY

DLK GROUP

Digital Frontiers

Mint Group

Absa Bank

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The Finalists

Organisational Awards CEO OF THE YEAR

Preneshen Munian

Sally Acton

TLC Worldwide

Torque Solutions

Videsha Proothveerajh Lexis Nexis

HR LEADER OF THE YEAR

Dineo Sekwele

Refilwe Maboea

Annelie Govendor

Candice Alexander

Nutun

JSE

Vector Logistic

BIOVAC

science of protecting life

Hannes Verwey DLK GROUP

Shehnaaz Kajee HBZ Bank

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Abena Amankwah IPSOS

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ACCA South Africa

PPS Insurance Company Limited

VKB Landbou

Herbalife

Blue Label Telecoms

Salga

Congratulations to each and every one of our Future of HR Awards Icons.

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Our Esteemed

Judges

ZAKHELE MGOBHOZI

Founder & Group Managing Director: Modern Centric

MARIA COMBRINK Deputy Chair: WiMSA

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DR RUTENDO HWINDINGWI CEO: Tribe Africa Advisory

CECILIA ALBERTYN

Vice President: British Chamber of Business in Southern Africa

VINO GOVENDER Business Accountant, Trustee & Mentor

One region powered by 23 mighty nations!

Nestlé’s purpose of unlocking the power of food to enhance quality for everyone, today and for generations to come.

Our region:

Who we are: Nestlé is the world’s largest food and beverage company. It is present in 187 countries around the world, and its 291,000 employees are committed to

In August 2018, we formed a new region known as the Nestlé East and Southern Africa Region (ESAR), comprising of 23 countries, namely: South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Mauritius, Zimbabwe, Zambia, eSwatini, Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania, Comoros, Madagascar, Seychelles, Burundi, Rwanda, Somalia, Ethiopia, Uganda, Malawi, South Sudan, Eritrea and Djibouti.

The ESAR region employs 3,200 employees. Operationally, we have seven Nestlé factories across ESAR, located as follows: South Africa (five), Zimbabwe (one) and Kenya (one).

In most of the countries where Nestlé operates, there is a plethora of socio-economic challenges including the triple burden of disease: obesity, micronutrient deficiencies and undernutrition. To respond to these challenges, we bring this purpose to life through our Creating Shared Value business approach. Creating Shared Value is our way of delivering long-term positive impact for our shareholders and for society.

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Best Health and Wellbeing Strategy

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Best Hr Industry Innovation Using Technology

Best Hr Team Of The Year

Best Learning and Development Strategy

CEO Of The Year

Employer Of Choice Large Organisations

Employer Of Choice Small - Medium Organisations

Hr Leader Of The Year

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ICON OF 2023

ICON OF 2023

ICON OF 2023

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ICONS OF 2023

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Awards Evening Take a look at some of the photos of our awards evening.

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Our unique approach ensures only qualified, eligible, and sustainable top performers are given the opportunity to participate in our publications and events. Our integrity is a fundamental part of Topco’s philosophy and is integral to our internal and external relationships and business practices. As the best in the business-to-business industry in South Africa, trust Topco for your business-to-business publishing, content creation, event production, and advertising needs. n

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