HR Standards Roll Out

Hosted by SABPP and HR Future magazine

National
20 and 21 August 2013 Silverstar Casino Krugersdorp, Gauteng

At this event, you will:

1 Be briefed on the new HR Standards for SA. 2 Hear Case Studies on each Standard. 3 Engage in peer discussions on implementing each Standard.

Earn

Histo ic evenr t
2 CPD Point s

he majority of HR Managers are doing their best to ensure an effective HR function, but they are doing so in the absence of a common framework for people practices. This has contributed to a lack of competence, consistency and credibility in the HR profession at large, despite pockets of excellence. During the course of 2012, HR Directors from leading companies identified 13 HR Standards. The SABPP HR System Standards Model encompasses the four phases of all good quality management practice, that is: prepare, implement, review and improve. The three Standards components are (1) HR-business alignment at the strategic level, (2) the functional and crossfunctional HR value chain, as well as (3) measuring HR success.

HR Standards journey

in HR, but will also improve the quality of people practices in organisations. One delegate remarked: This was the best day in my HR career. After today I am proud to be in HR. David Bischof, Chairman of the Assessment Centre Study Group summarised the day as follows: An exciting, invigorating and intellectually stimulating day with fantastic colleagues. Stan Horwitz, a board member of the South African Organisation Development Network, described the event as an outstanding, groundbreaking summit.

Going forward

The 13 HR Standards
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Strategic HRM; Talent Management; HR Risk Management; Workforce Planning; Learning and Development; Performance Management; Reward; Wellness; Employment Relations Management; Organisation Development; HR Service Delivery; HR Technology; and HR Measurement.

During Phase One of the project, a total of 13 groups generated the draft Standards based on three dimensions: (1) a clear definition of what the Standard element means; (2) the objectives of the Standard; and (3) the implementation of the Standard in practice. During June and July 2013, the broader market will be consulted for their inputs about the Standards (Phase Two), and the final Standards will be launched at the first National HR Standards Roll Out on 20 and 21 August (Phase Three). All HR professionals, academics, consultants and service providers are invited to participate in this historic event. The National HR Standards Roll Out will provide an overview of the 13 Standards, an in-depth review of the Standards, and brainstorm sessions to develop practice guidelines for applying the Standards in the workplace.

Deliverables at the Roll Out will

1. Present South Africas first National HR Standards Guide to the HR profession; 2. Provide an overview of the 13 Standard Elements (by the facilitators from the Standards Development Summit); 3. Present Case Studies to support and explain the Standards (by 13 HR Directors who have led the market towards applying the 13 Standards); and 4. Engage in groups to discuss how to impliment the Standards. Clear, formal HR Standards will take the practice of HR to new levels of relevance, significance, excellence and credibility. This is exactly what HR needs in order to play its rightful role. The HR Standards Development initiative is writing a crucial chapter in the history of HR in SA and all HR professionals can be a part of writing this history. As HR professionals, we owe it to our clients, and other stakeholders within and outside our organisations to drive a framework for high quality HR work. SABPP and HR Future will drive this process and stay in close contact with the HR community to ensure that they are involved in the finalisation of the draft Standards, as well as supporting them with the necessary capacity-building when they start to apply these Standards in practice.

On 21 May 2013, a hundred HR Directors and Subject Matter Experts, as well as eight HR professional bodies and Associations, gathered at the HR Standards Development Summit in Johannesburg to define and write these first formal 13 HR Standards for South Africa. The Summit was part of a national initiative driven by the HR quality assurance and professional body, the SA Board for People Practices (SABPP) and HR Future, South Africas premier HR magazine. The project was born from the acknowledgement that other business activities such as production, accounting and engineering have clearly defined standards while, in the field of HR, there is a total absence of Standards. The Summit was facilitated by Dr Michael Robbins, Managing Director of IMOR(UK), who asserted after the event: South African HR Directors are leading the world after today. There are six groups doing this work globally, but South Africa is now at the forefront of setting HR Standards. Siphiwe Moyo, Chairman of SABPP opened the Summit, announcing: This project is the most profound national HR project in South Africa ever. Setting proper HR Standards for South Africa will not only raise the level of professionalism

For sponsorship opportunities at this historic event, contact Kenneth at kenneth@sabpp.co.za

Everybody will gather for the first session and then delegates will participate in one of two streams on each of the two days. To achieve maximum value, it is recommended that companies send two people one for each stream. Where possible, multiple bookings are encouraged to create collective knowledge in organisations.

Programme

Day One: Wednesday, 20 August

07:00 - 08:00 08:00 - 08:10 08:10 - 08:30 08:30 - 08:45 08:45 - 09:10 09:10 - 09:40 09:40 - 09:45 09:45 - 10:00
10:00 - 10:30

Registration, coffee and exhibition Welcome: Alan Hosking (HR Future) Opening Address: Senior Government Official Launch of National HR Standard Guide: Marius Meyer and Siphiwe Moyo (SABPP) Standard 1: Strategic HR Management (facilitated by Dr Michael Robbins from the UK) Standard 1: Case Study Standard 1: Standard Implementation Tea

10:30 - 11:00 11:00 - 12:00 12:00 - 12:45 12:45 - 13:15 13:15 - 13:45 13:45 - 14:45 14:45 - 15:00 15:00 - 15:30 15:30 - 16:00 16:00 - 17:00 17:00 - 18:00

TRACK 1 Standard 2: Talent Management Standard 2: Case Study Standard 2: Standard Implementation
Standard 4: Workforce Planning Standard 4: Case Study Standard 4: Standard Implementation

TRACK 2 Standard 3: HR Risk Management Standard 3: Case Study Standard 3: Standard Implementation Lunch Standard 5: Learning and Development Standard 5: Case Study Standard 5: Standard Implementation

Day Two: Thursday, 21 August Thursday, 21 August

08:00 - 08:05 07:00 - 08:00 Welcome: Alan Hosking (HR Future) Coffee and exhibition 08:05 - 08:30 08:30 - 09:00 09:00 - 10:00 10:00 - 10:30 10:30 - 11:00 11:00 - 11:30 11:30 - 12:30 12:30 - 13:15 13:15 - 13:45 13:45 - 14:15 14:15 - 15:15

Tea Standard 6: Performance Management Standard 7: Reward Standard 6: Case Study Standard 7: Case Study Standard 6: Standard Implementation Standard 7: Standard Implementation Cocktail Function: Achievement Awards and Certification of Facilitators

TRACK 1 Standard 8: Wellness Standard 8: Case Study Standard 8: Standard Implementation

Standard 10: Organisational Development Standard 10: Case Study Standard 10: Standard Implementation

15:15 - 15:30 15:30 - 15:45 15:45 - 16:45 16:45 - 17:30

Lunch Standard 12: HR Technology Standard 13: Measuring HR Standard 12: Case Study Standard 13: Case Study Standard 12: Standard Implementation Standard 13: Standard Implementation Closure: Siphiwe Moyo, Chairman: SABPP Tea SABPP AGM Press Conference: Release of National HR Standards to media

Welcome: Marius Meyer (SABPP) TRACK 2 Standard 9: Employment Relations Standard 9: Case Study Standard 9: Standard Implementation Tea Standard 11: HR Service Delivery Standard 11: Case Study Standard 11: Standard Implementation

 R5 999 ex. VAT (SABPP and HR Future members) R6 999 ex. VAT (all others)
Become a member of SABPP and qualify for the members rate. Contact professional@sabpp.co.za. To become an HR Future member, contact Alan at alan@hrfuture.net.

Registration fee

Registration form
Complete the form below and email it to Kelsey Hosking at kelsey@hrfuture.net or fax it to 011 782 5160.
An invoice will be emailed to you so you can facilitate payment. Once payment has been received, Kelsey will confirm your booking!

Discounts
SABPP member: Yes / No Registration no.: HR Future member: Yes /No Early bird booking: before 3 July SABPP accredited Training and CPD Providers Group bookings (5 or more) HR Standards Development Summit participants The above qualify for 10% discount. Maximum discount applicable for any one delegate: 10%

Invoicing details
Companys registered name VAT no. Postal address Postal code Invoice for the attention of Email address for invoice Fax no.

Delegates attending
Delegate 1
Surname Job title Company Email address Direct tel. Cell no. Postal address Dietary requirements Select stream: Day one: Day two: Stream 1 Stream 2 Stream 1 Stream 2 Yes Yes / No / No Title & first name

All delegates will receive at no extra cost:

Copy of National HR Standards Guide (valued at R300); Copy of Case Study book of companies already applying the Standards (valued at R250); Practice Notes to help with the how to when applying the Standards (valued at R150).

Cancellations before 5 August will receive a full refund. No cancellations refunded after 5 August.

Cancellations Policy

Will you attend the cocktail function at the end of Day One (no extra cost)? Will you attend the SABPP AGM (all welcome)?

Accommodation packages for out-of-towners

The venue has been chosen for convenience of access. Johannesburg-based delegates will find that they will be driving against the traffic to reach the venue. Out-of-towners can fly to Lanseria airport (Kulula and Mango airlines) and take the shuttle to the Silverstar Casino. A special conference accommodation package has been negotiated (R1 363, 50 per night). Contact Silverstar reservations at: (011) 662 7479 and ask about the HR Future conference package.

Delegate 2
Surname Job title Company

Title & first name

Email address Direct tel. Cell no. Postal address Dietary requirements Select stream: Day one: Day two: Stream 1 Stream 2 Stream 1 Stream 2 Yes Yes / No / No

Will you attend the cocktail function at the end of Day One (no extra cost)? Will you attend the SABPP AGM (all welcome)?

Delegate 3
Surname Job title Company

Comments from HR Professionals who helped write the HR Standards

It was indeed a milestone and it was wonderful to see the combined energies produce something fruitful. Chief Director, Public Sector Thanks again for inviting me to this amazing event! It was a huge honour to be a part of this group. I believe these standards will revolutionise the HR arena. Regional HR Director, Hotel Group It was really an honour for me to participate in such a huge and significant task. Brigadier, SAPS It was an eye-opening experience. Global Rewards Specialist, Multinational Oil Company It was a great honour to form part of the delegation and contribute. Executive Director: HR, Medical Aid Administrator

Title & first name

Email address Direct tel. Cell no. Postal address Dietary requirements Select stream: Day one: Day two: Stream 1 Stream 2 Stream 1 Stream 2 Yes Yes / No / No

Will you attend the cocktail function at the end of Day One (no extra cost)? Will you attend the SABPP AGM (all welcome)?

Hosted by SABPP and HR Future magazine

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