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.

Links to Resources:

• Sharon Taylor
• Jaco Van Vuuren
• Visier
• MyHRFuture
• Insight222

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Organisations are finding that the traditional job-based structures are no longer enough to drive innovation and growth. As they face new challenges and opportunities, businesses are beginning to understand that shifting to a skills-based approach is crucial for future success.

To explore how moving to a skills-based organisation can open up new possibilities for organisations, in this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green sits down with Tanuj Kapilashrami, Chief Strategy & Talent Officer at Standard Chartered, and Ravin Jesuthasan, Global Leader of Mercer’s Transformation Services Business.

Together, they discuss:

• Why traditional job structures are falling short in today’s world
• The tangible business and socio-economic benefits of adopting a skills-based approach
• The leadership shifts and capabilities needed to guide this transformation
• The critical role of data infrastructure in supporting a skills-powered organisation
• Key insights for HR and people analytics leaders on navigating this change

With the upcoming release of their book, The Skills-Powered Organisation: The Journey to the Next-Generation Enterprise, this conversation is packed with timely advice for HR leaders ready to future-proof their organisations.

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.

Links to Resources:

• Ravin Jesuthasan
• Tanuj Kapilashrami
• The Skills-Powered Organisation: The Journey to the Next-Generation Enterprise
• Visier
• MyHRFuture
• Insight222

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With AI transforming how we work, HR needs to be prepared for a complete talent shift. But is the function ready for this new reality?

In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green sits down with Keith Bigelow, Chief Product Officer at Visier, to explore the critical role HR plays in leading digital transformation—and how AI is changing the game.

Together, David and Keith discuss:

• How HR can lead the charge in digital and AI transformation
• The impact Generative AI is having on talent management and workforce planning
• The metrics HR should focus on to demonstrate real business impact
• Why partnering with Finance is critical to measuring HR success

If you're an HR leader looking to navigate the world of AI and digital transformation, this episode offers plenty of practical advice and fresh insights.

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.

Links to Resources:

• Keith Bigelow on LinkedIn: Keith Bigelow
• Visier: Visier
• MyHRFuture Academy: MyHRFuture
• Insight222: Insight222

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