Topco Media, a leading events and media company, proudly hosted the Future of HR Awards 2023 on 23 November at the prestigious Maslow Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg with over 150 attendees, MC’d by Mokoena Moloto.
In his opening address, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media emphasised the transformative role of HR in shaping the future of work. He stated: “It's the people’s practices that allowed organisations to attract and retain the talent that achieved these results.” Reflecting on the conference, Fletcher highlighted the global competition for highly skilled talent and the need to showcase and celebrate African talent in the face of evolving challenges.
Cecilia Albertyn, VP: Membership & International Networks at the British Chamber of Business in Southern Africa and esteemed judge, shared valuable insights into the diverse backgrounds and journeys of the nominees. She encouraged all HR professionals to embrace discomfort for growth, stating: “There is no growth or fulfillment without hardship. If you stay in the shallows and in the comfort zone, you cannot get there.”
The keynote speaker, Nene Molefi, CEO of Mandate Molefi, delivered a powerful address on sustained behaviour change, the Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve, and the importance of addressing difficult conversations in organisations. She noted: “In order for us to make a sustained behaviour change, there needs to be a belief that there is a problem to be solved, a challenge, or a growth opportunity. Whether at home or at work, what you resist persists.” Molefi urged all HR professionals not to postpone challenging conversations, emphasising the necessity of addressing issues head-on to create a robust and engaging workplace. “Whatever your pain point is, whether it's gender-based violence or any issue when you identify that pain point, don't postpone it, don't avoid it. It comes back to haunt.”
Topco Media extends heartfelt gratitude to the esteemed judges for their time and contribution to the Future of HR Awards 2023, including:
Vino Govender, Managing Director of LA Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd
Maria Combrink, Deputy Chair WIMSA
Cecilia Albertyn, VP: Membership & International Networks at the British Chamber of Business in Southern Africa
Dr Rutendo Hwindingwi, CEO of Tribe Africa Advisory
Zakhele Mgobhozi, Founder and Group MD, Modern Centric
Congratulations to the individuals and organisations who were acknowledged for their excellence and commitment to a dynamic and powerful human resources sector in South Africa:
Employer of Choice: Small to medium organisations
Winner:
Torque Solutions
Finalists:
DLK GROUP Nutun Digital Frontiers
Employer of Choice: Large organisations
Winner:
In2Food
Finalists:
Schneider Electric TLC Worldwide Vector Logistics HBZ Bank
Vector Logistics - Annelie Govender DLK GROUP - Hannes Verwey HBZ Bank - Shehnaaz Kajee JSE - Refilwe Maboea BIOVAC - Candice Alexander IPSOS - Abena Amankwah
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ACCA South Africa PPS Insurance Company Limited VKB Landbou Herbalife Blue Label Telecoms SALGA
2u, Inc.
Biovac
In2Food
Lexis Nexis - Videsha Proothveerajh
Mint Group
Nutun - Dineo Sekwele
Torque Solutions
Schneider Electric
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About Future of HR Summit & Awards
This groundbreaking two-day hybrid event, hosted by Topco Media, converges innovative ideas, transformative strategies, and visionary exploration, providing HR professionals with actionable insights into the latest trends, strategies, and technologies shaping the industry. It is where like-minded professionals, build valuable industry relationships and chart a course for the future of HR careers. This summit is a movement towards a more inclusive, tech-savvy, and people-centric HR future.
