The Future of HR isn’t Automation. It’s Orchestration.
For the past few years, the workplace conversation has been dominated by one question: How do we adopt AI? But leading global workforce research suggests we may be focusing on the wrong question. The question that should be asked instead...
AI for South African HR: From Automation to Agentic AI
For many HR professionals in South Africa, the term “Agentic AI” sounds like something straight from a Silicon Valley boardroom – impressive but perhaps disconnected from the daily realities of managing a local workforce. Between navigating complex labour laws, managing talent shortages, and handling the administrative weight of compliance, the...
HR Scenario Planning: How HR Leaders Can Prepare for an Uncertain Future
Harnessing Scenario Planning to Build Resilient Organisations The organisations that stumble in the next few years won’t be the ones that predicted the future wrong. They’ll be the ones that planned for only one version of it. HR scenario planning...
The Secret to Setting Smarter Objectives for 2026
As the year winds down, many organisations shift their attention to wrapping up projects and completing performance reviews. But what if this season could be more than just a checklist exercise? The final stretch of the year offers a powerful...
The Power of Employee Experience (EX)
What sets great companies apart from good companies? Surprisingly, it isn’t pay and perks. It comes down to employee experience (EX) – the sum of every interaction an employee has with an organisation, whether physical, digital or cultural. EX is...
AI in HR: A Catalyst for Human Connection
Exploring how AI can enhance – not replace – the human touch in Human Resource Management. Technology Meets Humanity As artificial intelligence gains momentum in the world of HR, one question echoes through boardrooms and office suites alike: Will AI...
PART II: Navigating Roadblocks to a Skills-Based Approach
As the workforce shifts toward skills-based employment, organisations must overcome key challenges — from identifying critical skills to managing change and performance. In Part II of our series, we explore practical strategies for navigating these roadblocks and explain how Signify’s...
Part I: Embracing the Skills-Based Approach in Modern Talent Management
In a world where job titles are losing relevance and adaptability reigns supreme, skills have emerged as the new currency of talent management. This article explores how forward-thinking organisations are embracing a skills-based approach to remain resilient, agile, and future-ready....
