Hosted by the School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management and the WorkWell Research Unit, North-West University, South Africa

Conference theme: Cultivating human potential: Building sustainable people practice in a changing world

In an era of rapid change, increasing complexity and evolving expectations of work, organisations must intentionally create the conditions that enable people, teams and systems to thrive. The conference explores how organisations can unlock human potential, foster resilience and develop people practices that create lasting organisational and societal value.

Inspired by Cape Town’s unique character as a place of convergence, diversity and resilience – where people, cultures and ideas meet and adapt in the face of challenge – the conference invites academics, practitioners, leaders and students to share research, insights and innovative approaches to creating workplaces that are productive, people-centred and future-ready.

Through evidence-based dialogue, delegates will examine how people practices can strengthen adaptability, promote wellbeing, support inclusive growth and contribute to sustainable organisations capable of flourishing in uncertain and demanding environments.

This in-person only conference is organised around four complementary tracks – Labour Relations, Human Resource Development, Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management – which collectively explore how sustainable people practices can strengthen resilience, foster human flourishing and enable organisations to navigate complexity while creating long-term value for individuals, organisations and society.
 

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