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Oct 2024
45m 31s

Digitising HR for 55,000 Employees: Less...

DAVID GREEN
About this episode

What does it take to lead one of Africa's largest banks through a transformative HR journey, affecting 55,000 employees across 28 countries?  

 

In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, Sharon Taylor, Chief People and Culture Officer, and Jaco van Vuuren, Chief Operating Officer for Human Capital at Standard Bank Group, reveal the behind-the-scenes journey that’s reshaping how Africa’s largest bank manages its people and drives business success. 

 

Hosted by David Green, this episode dives into how Standard Bank has leveraged digitisation, AI, and people analytics to enhance employee experience, streamline operations, and empower leadership with real-time data insights.  

 

Key topics covered include: 

  • The evolution of HR from support function to strategic business partner 
  • The challenges and rewards of digitising HR for a global workforce 
  • How centralised data and workforce analytics are driving pay equity, enhancing ESG reporting, and improving decision-making 
  • The importance of ethical AI use in shaping the future of HR 

 

This episode is packed with insights for HR leaders navigating digital transformation. 

 

We would like to take the opportunity to say thank you to Visier for sponsoring this series of the Digital HR Leaders podcast.  

 

Visier is the people analytics platform for successful HR teams, bridging the gap between HR productivity and business performance, giving managers the insights they need to lead effectively. Learn more at visier.com

 

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