🇿🇦 “HR cannot be neutral about building a capable state.” At #FOHRxSALGA, Pindiwe Gida of @SALGA_Gov challenged HR professionals to look beyond the workplace and recognise their role in strengthening public institutions and driving national progress. #FutureOfHR #HRLeaders

🤝 Every recruitment experience shapes how candidates see an organisation. At #FOHRxSALGA, Penny Adams, Trinity Ncala, Corne Booysen and Nontobeko Mdhluli explored how transparent, engaging hiring processes can build trust, strengthen employer brands and attract top talent. #FutureOfHR #HRLeaders

🏛️ Better service delivery starts with accountability and putting communities first. Thank you to SALGA, moderator Motalatale Modiba and panellists Lerato Phasha, Fikile Tshabangu and Nondumiso Twalo for exploring how HR can strengthen municipal services and build more accountable, sustainable municipalities. #FOHRxSALGA #HRLeaders

Thank you to ZoWay Chauffeur and Rentals for supporting #FOHRxSALGA and providing our Topco Media team with a comfortable, luxurious travel experience. We appreciate your commitment to premium service and professionalism! 👏 #FOHRxSALGA #FutureOfHR #HRLeaders #TopcoMedia

📱 A digital-first HR strategy only works if every employee can access it. Thank you to Michael Griffin, Zahir Cajee and Satish Naidoo for exploring how technology, connectivity and secure devices can equip every employee for the digital workplace. #FOHRxSALGA #HRLeaders

Employee wellbeing is an everyday commitment. Thank you to @Dischem for hosting Building the Whole Employee Experience: Health, Belonging and Growth. Lizeth Kruger and Nomfundo Vilakazi highlighted why health and people must be business priorities. 💚 #FOHRxSALGA #HRLeaders

📰 Future of HR puts people at the centre of national progress. At #FOHRxSALGA, we explored how skills, AI, leadership and employee wellbeing can shape the future of work and drive national progress. Read the full feature in Sunday World. 🌍 #HRLeaders #TopcoMedia hubs.la/Q04C6jt40

📱 Technology must work for everyone. Arianna Pillay of @MyMobileZa highlighted how accessible devices, data and connected platforms can empower frontline workers and create opportunities for their families. Thank you, Arianna, for an insightful keynote! 👏 #FOHRxSALGA #HRLeaders

Thank you to @alexforbes for hosting Beyond Employee Benefits: Building Resilient Talent. Butši Tladi, Belinda Sullivan and Dr Busi Tshabalala explored how understanding individual needs and connecting employee benefits can strengthen wellbeing and build a more resilient workforce. #FOHRxSALGA #HRLeaders

Workforce foresight starts with understanding people- and anticipating what they need to thrive. 🌱 Thank you to Dr Mariheca Otto, Nathi Mbulumeti, Dr Kgomotso Mopalami and Maureen Makgolane for an insightful discussion on From Reactive to Predictive: Why the Future of HR Lies in Workforce Foresight. From anticipating skills shortages to understanding retention risks and connecting with the next generation of talent, the panel highlighted why HR must look beyond historical data to make informed, forward-looking decisions. As Dr Mariheca Otto emphasised, “Fail to connect with Gen Z on purpose, and you risk losing them.” A timely reminder that building resilient organisations means understanding both workforce data and the people behind it. Thank you to our panellists for sharing their expertise and advancing the conversation on the future of HR. 👏 #FOHRxSALGA #FutureOfHR #HRLeaders #TopcoMedia

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Wellbeing starts with taking a moment for yourself. 🧘‍♀️ A big thank you to Virgin Active for bringing Mindful Minutes to Future of HR 2026, giving our delegates the chance to stretch, meditate, get off their feet and prioritise their wellbeing between sessions. Because looking after people starts with looking after ourselves. 💚 #FOHRxSALGA #FutureOfHR #HRLeaders #TopcoMedia

The right questions, meaningful conversations and just the right amount of humour. 🎤 A heartfelt thank you to Clement Manyathela for moderating the 11th Annual Future of HR Conference & Awards 2026 and guiding us through two days of insightful discussions, fresh perspectives and valuable connections. From asking the questions that got people thinking to keeping conversations flowing naturally, Clement brought the perfect balance of professionalism, curiosity and humour to the stage. His ability to engage speakers and connect with the audience helped make two days of important conversations both thought-provoking and enjoyable. Thank you, Clement, for setting the tone, keeping the energy going and bringing your own unique personality to the Future of HR stage. 👏 #FOHRxSALGA #FutureOfHR #HRLeaders #TopcoMedia

The future of work won’t wait. Neither should we. A thank you to Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media, for opening the 11th Annual Future of HR Conference & Awards 2026 with a powerful call for HR leaders to take an active role in shaping the future of work. “The Future of HR Conference 2026 was not built to predict what work might look like in ten years’ time. It was built for the problems sitting on your desk right now,” he said. His message highlighted the importance of practical solutions, meaningful peer connections and the willingness to lead through change rather than wait for certainty. As Ralf put it: “The future of work will not be built by those who wait for it. It will be built in mid-flight, by leaders willing to shape it as they go.” Because the future of HR isn’t something to wait for. It’s something to build. #FOHRxSALGA #FutureOfHR #HRLeaders #TopcoMedia @Topco_Media

Sometimes, it’s the little things that make an experience feel special. 🌸 Fresh flowers, notebooks ready for new ideas and thoughtful details that made our Future of HR 2026 delegates feel welcome. Because creating meaningful experiences is all about making people feel valued, right down to the smallest detail. #FOHRxSALGA #FutureOfHR #HRLeaders #TopcoMedia

From the first hello to the conversations that followed, Future of HR 2026, powered by SALGA brought HR leaders and industry professionals together to connect, share perspectives and explore new possibilities for the future of work. 🤝 #FOHRxSALGA #FutureOfHR #HRLeaders #TopcoMedia

The perks of being at #FOHRxSALGA 2026! ✨ From exciting giveaways to lucky winners, our attendees had plenty of reasons to celebrate beyond the sessions and networking. Swipe through to see what was up for grabs, and what some lucky delegates took home! 🙌 #FOHRxSALGA #FutureOfHR #HRLeaders #TopcoMedia

At the heart of Future of HR 2026, powered by SALGA, are the people who bring new ideas, perspectives and possibilities to life. ✨ It’s the conversations, shared experiences and people behind the profession that make the HR community so valuable. 📸 Want to see more familiar faces? Explore the full event photo gallery- link in bio! #FOHRxSALGA #FutureOfHR #HRLeaders #TopcoMedia

The most valuable conversations don’t happen only on stage. They happen when people ask questions, challenge ideas and bring their own perspectives to the discussion. 🎤 At Future of HR 2026, audience engagement was an important part of exploring the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of work. 📸 See more moments from the conference in our photo gallery- link in bio! #FOHRxSALGA #FutureOfHR #HRLeaders #TopcoMedia

Great connections start with a conversation. 🤝 Future of HR 2026 brought HR professionals and business leaders together to exchange ideas, share experiences and build relationships that extend beyond the conference. 📸 Relive the moments and explore more event photos- link in bio! #FOHRxSALGA #FutureOfHR #HRLeaders #TopcoMedia