Solving the People Puzzle

In this captivating episode, Francois sits down with Selo Govender , a distinguished leader from SA's renowned brand, Discovery Limited. Selo unveils a paradigm-shifting approach to talent management and leadership that will leave you inspired and empowered. Selo's insights will guide you through: Empowering Impact: Learn how cultivating the best in individuals leads to a positive impact...

Join Organisational Psychologist, Francois de Wet , as he shares the journey of transitioning Wamly through different work models post-pandemic. Discover the challenges and benefits of hybrid, remote, and office-based work, and learn practical strategies to balance employee needs and business requirements. Uncover the power of face-to-face interactions, building a learning environment, and fosteri...

Join host Francois de Wet and Dr Michael Cloete as they delve into the crucial topic of exit interviews. In this insightful episode, you'll discover why employees choose to leave organisations and, more importantly, how you can proactively address their concerns to improve retention. Gain valuable insights into the concept of the employee value proposition and learn how to create a compelling...

Join Francois de Wet in a thought-provoking conversation with seasoned entrepreneur, Mike Stopforth , as they explore the keys to building successful teams and fostering a culture of partnership. Discover valuable insights on decision-making frameworks, empowering employees through intellectual property ownership, and nurturing growth within an organisation. Uncover three key takeaways for effecti...

Delve into the world of HR with renowned expert Yolandie Jansen van Vuuren as she imparts invaluable knowledge on harnessing HR's full potential in today's digital era. Gain practical insights and actionable strategies to revolutionise your HR systems, drive successful digitisation and digitalisation efforts, and bridge the gap between HR and the C-suite. Discover how to cultivate system...

In this episode we have John Bradshaw , a seasoned executive with more than 12 years experience at Pick n Pay. John shares his insights on HR and recruiting in organisations. John highlights the significance of recruiting the right people for the right roles and building a strong team culture to drive growth. He stresses the importance of HR professionals having a thorough understanding of an orga...

Join Francois de Wet in an eye-opening conversation with Dr Dieter Veldsman - an award-winning psychologist, HR executive, and CHRO of the year (2021). Dr Veldsman currently serves as the Chief Scientist: HR and OD at Academy to Innovate (AIHR). Together, they delve into the evolution of the HR industry, the challenges organisations face in managing their workforce, and the impact of technology on...

In this episode, host Francois de Wet speaks with Brenda Gobi , Senior Manager Talent Acquisition at MultiChoice Group, about the challenges and opportunities in recruiting in the digital age. They discuss the importance of being proactive in recruiting, rather than waiting for vacancies to arise, and the benefits of creating external talent pools. Brenda emphasises the need to make the hiring pro...

Join Industrial Psychologist, Francois de Wet , in this engaging episode of Solving the People Puzzle, as he takes a deep dive into the concept of "Flexible at Work" . With the pandemic forcing many businesses to adopt new ways of working, Francois explores the optimal way of working - remote, hybrid, or in-office . Through transformational leadership, clear expectations, and job resourc...

Get ready to be inspired by Elanie Kruger , Group Chief Human Resources Officer at Tsebo Solutions Group , as she shares her passion for HR and making positive changes for people in this must-listen episode. Join Francois and Elanie as they dive into the Tsebo Solutions Group's digital transformation journey during the Covid-19 pandemic, where they discuss the challenges, successes, and the i...

Do you want to embrace Gen Z in your organisation but you're unsure how to do this without disrupting the work environment? In this episode of Solving the People Puzzle, Francois de Wet talks with Ronen Aires , an inspirational leader that teaches organisations how to harness the power of GenZ’s to better their organisations. He is the CEO of student village and a successful author of the boo...

Have you ever stopped to think about what employee engagement really means?  Kevin Hardy , CEO at SkillsTown South Africa, joins us to share his insights on this crucial topic. Kevin believes it's a combination of keeping your team informed, trained, and excited about being a part of your organization. And in today's world, it's more important than ever to create a flexible and supp...

Are your employees burning out? It's time to take action before it's too late. In this episode of Solving the People Puzzle, host Francois de Wet interviews Khumbulani Vezi , Head of Human Capital - Prescription Division at Adcock Ingram. The two discuss the issue of employee burnout and how it can be addressed in the midst of employee wellbeing initiatives. Vezi explains that burnout ca...

Generation Z is entering the workforce in droves, and many "Gen Zers" are becoming your potential hires. This poses the question, your existing hiring strategy work? Born between 1997 and 2012, this generation is just leaving college and is already making changes to the way we hire and recruit. Meeting them on their own terms could mean successfully attracting and retaining the largest g...

What do employees really want from their work experience?  How do we know if our employee experience is positive or negative? And most importantly, what can we do to truly improve the employee experience and retain top talent? We uncover the answers to these important questions in this episode. This is a candid conversation between Wamly founder, Francois de Wet, and Naazneen Samsodien , Head: Hum...

This episode is critical for leaders who are being put under more and more pressure to build connected teams that can drive results and take their organisations forward. Do you really, truly know what experiences the people inside your business are having? Do you know how this is impacting your performance as a team? And, more importantly, do you know what to do to meaningfully impact this? In thi...

Whether leading or working alongside colleagues, our ability to build trust, to create connection, and to switch people on and grow them is a critical requirement… Both in terms of mindset and method. But this is not easy, in fact it’s often extremely difficult to do. People are complicated! People matter in our businesses, so how do we attract them, switch them on and keep them switched on? This...

They say "teamwork makes the dream work," however, merely working with one another is not enough to build great teams . Effective teamwork happens only when each individual in the team collaborates seamlessly, understands and communicates through conflict, and acknowledges a shared goal. In this episode Francois de Wet speaks to Erik Kruger , who is a Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author,...

When implemented with discipline and focus, a structured performance management approach helps keep everyone aligned with strategic goals. It also focuses people’s attention on what needs to get done and when. Without it, management can easily get off track and forget to measure and reward what it has told everyone is important. Let's be honest, we're never surprised when we encounter pe...

It’s no surprise that humans are hardwired to see artificial intelligence as a threat. We're living through an era in which  the need for interaction with other people is diminishing – where ordering a meal, a taxi, or making an appointment no longer requires a phone call or an outing. This raises an important question: Is artificial intelligence (AI) coming to take our jobs? In this episode...

They say "if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life." But how do you actually forge a career path that prioritises your passions, purpose and goals, not just your skills and knowledge? In this episode, Francois dives into the topic of combining passion and work with Dorah Tlala, Group Chief HR Officer at Proconics Holdings . Did you know that Wamly can help you hire b...

Creating a workplace that is innovative, inclusive, and insightful demands a strategy to rethink how we attract and develop young talent in our organisations. Bohlale Paile is a young talent enthusiast and experienced graduate recruitment and development manager. Before moving into her current role as Head of HR at WeBuyCars, Bohlale previously held the titles of CIB Graduate Recruitment Manager f...

As the global pandemic reminds us, the only constant in business and life is change. Some organisations are more open to this principle than others, but whatever your degree of acceptance or resistance, it’s clear that teams must adapt to change—or die. In this episode Francois speaks to Futures Strategist, Bestselling Author and Global Speaker, John Sanei , who shares key insights to help you pos...

Having happy employees isn’t just a bonus, it’s a necessity for all successful organisations. Your productivity, motivation, dedication and retention all depend on it. Happiness has a tangible effect on everything we do, and being unhappy is seriously detrimental to our performance. So, what can we do to improve the happiness of our teams?  In this episode, Francois speaks to Mark Sham, a passiona...

Strong leaders drive organisations to achieve greatness, while ineffective leaders create cascades of damage. With that being said, it’s incredibly important to build a pipeline of promising leaders across disciplines, and it’s never too early to begin. Developing leaders doesn’t happen by accident. It is an intentional process that involves continual challenge, evaluation, and feedback — and it i...