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SUMMARY:CEO Dialogue: Gender Diversity and Women Empowerment in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Imperial in partnership with the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, under the NBI’s Social Transformation: Bold and Transformative Leadership Pathway are hosting a CEO Thought Leadership Dialogue as we unpack Gender Diversity and Women Empowerment in the Workplace. \nThe NBI’s CEO Thought Leadership Dialogue Series is an important virtual engagement for business leaders. It is an opportunity to explore both challenges and opportunities\, lessons and best practice vital to our economic recovery\, as well as co-created approaches and interventions that drive transformation within workplaces and strengthen the role of business in society. \nIn this dialogue with Imperial CEO\, Mohammed Akoojee and Executive Vice President: Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations\, Esha Mansingh\, we will explore the importance of gender diversity and the advancement of women in the workplace and why it is both necessary and pivotal for organisations to grow\, succeed and be sustainable in challenging economic circumstances. \nThe discussion aims to understand the importance of gender equity being driven from the top\, in order to ensure commitment and create an enabling environment for change. We also examine the role of mentorship in supporting growth and empowerment. We aim to understand first-hand the experience of Esha Mansingh being a young woman in leadership and what the guidance of having a visionary leader meant in spearheading her career and success. By exploring the impact thereof\, we can understand how it has shaped women’s empowerment within Imperial and what she has been able to achieve as a result. \nThis thought leadership discussion will also enable conversation around best practice and the commitment to gender equality. \nCall to Action: \nWe call on CEOs to take action and prioritise transformation and equity as a key focal area in driving business commitment to advance transformation as a normative culture in the workplace. This commitment should be driven by a realisation that addressing gender equity and inclusion is not a competitive issue\, but a societal imperative.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/ceo-dialogue-gender-diversity-and-women-empowerment-in-the-workplace/
CATEGORIES:Social Transformation
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210618T110000
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SUMMARY:Intergenerational Leadership Dialogue: Solidarity in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Why are Intergenerational Leadership Dialogues crucial for achieving solidarity in the workplace? \nAchieving solidarity in the workplace is a nuanced and complex journey with intergenerational dialogues as one of the most important vehicles to transport us there. Enhanced solidarity creates more inclusive work cultures and therefore more cohesive workplaces. \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI) has recognised that intergenerational leadership is an important aspect of transformation and equity and have created a platform to critically explore how workplaces engage around generational differences. These discussions intend to elevate the voices of young people at work\, facilitating innovative thinking and reimagining leadership. This particular discussion in the Intergenerational Leadership Dialogue series will look at the importance of Solidarity in the Workplace. \nAchieving  solidarity requires workplace cultures that are rooted in empathy\, belonging and community. The workplace is a space with varying power structures\, systems and processes\, all of which intercept to either enhance or diminish solidarity amongst employees. During this dialogue\, the discussion will focus on how solidarity is built across generations\, both at work and society at large\, as a vehicle of transformation.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/intergenerational-leadership-dialogue-solidarity-in-the-workplace/
CATEGORIES:Social Transformation
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210526T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210526T123000
DTSTAMP:20260531T063823
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SUMMARY:Launch of Transformation Blueprint for South African Companies
DESCRIPTION:Why is it important to develop a Transformation Blueprint for South African Companies? \nRecent shifts in socio-political and economic systems mean that businesses have had to respond to workplace dynamics by taking into consideration various identities and how these collectively impact the world of work. These shifts have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 global pandemic\, which has had extensive implications on inclusivity and transformation in the workplace. \nTo respond to these issues\, the National Business Initiative’s (NBI) Inclusion Working Group set out to build innovative and collaborative approaches amongst member companies in response to transformation challenges\, with the aim of ensuring diverse and productive workforces. \nThe Transformation Blueprint is the culmination of the Working Group’s interest and engagements on a range of topics linked to inclusion and belonging that build on best practice. Additionally\, the Blueprint reflects current social complexities and indicates how these complexities will impact businesses in their transformation agendas\, now and in the future\, from behavioural changes to policy amendments. The Transformation Blueprint Report is intended to be used as a guide for organisations as they map their transformation journeys. \nWe invite you to join us as we officially launch our Transformation Blueprint\, unpack key terms and explore important insights from both employee experiences as well as organisational reviews. These outputs provide a deeper understanding of the process required to create a Blueprint that is context specific\, yet adaptable to continuous social changes. Furthermore\, we will detail the opportunities for how different perspectives can impact company values and transformation structures. \nPlease join us online on 26 May 2021 to officially launch our Transformation Blueprint Report and discuss important findings from the process of developing our Transformation Blueprint. \nClick  here to RSVP.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/launch-of-transformation-blueprint-for-south-african-companies/
CATEGORIES:Social Transformation
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210312T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210312T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T063823
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SUMMARY:Gender Pay Gap Report Launch 2021
DESCRIPTION:What would it mean to pay women fairly for the value of their work? \nThis is a question the National Business Initiative (NBI) has set out to answer together with the Southern Centre for Inequality Studies (SCIS) at the University of Witwatersrand and with the support of the South African Rewards Association (SARA). The gender pay gap is a symptom of structural societal and economic inequity that not only detrimentally impacts women\, but affects whole economies. \nClosing the gender pay gap is about more than just equal pay for equal work. Fundamentally\, it is about addressing gender inequality\, which has far-reaching implications for building a sustainable and inclusive society. Gender pay parity is recognised as a crucial step in this regard and when addressed\, has the potential to fundamentally transform both economies and societies. \nIn partnership with the SCIS and SARA\, the NBI conducted the Gender Pay Gap Pilot to develop a methodology\, guided by economic models which leverage available company data\, to measure the pay gap within South African companies. The next step is to test methodologies for the calculation of gender pay disparities within companies. This involves developing a tool over the next few months\, which will allow companies to securely submit their datasets and measure their income discrepancies. \nThe results of the pilot process included a standardised methodology that can be applied across sectors. The solutions proposed for correcting the wage gap are available in our latest report\, which will be launched on 12 March 2021. Please join us online as we launch the Gender Pay Gap Report and discuss important findings from the pilot study. \nClick here to RSVP.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/gender-pay-gap-report-launch-2021/
CATEGORIES:Social Transformation
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201202T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T063823
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SUMMARY:Transparency in Corporate Reporting 2020: Report Launch
DESCRIPTION:Corruption Watch (the South African chapter of Transparency International) and ODI (an international development thinktank in London)\, in partnership with the Ethical Leadership & Anti-Corruption Programme of the  National Business Initiative (NBI)\, are hosting the launch of Transparency in Corporate Reporting: Assessing South African Companies 2020.  \nThis important benchmarking study used an objective questionnaire to score and rank 100 corporations in South Africa on the transparency of their reporting on: \n\nAnti-corruption programmes;\nSubsidiary and associated companies; and\nOperations outside South Africa.\n\nThe Report is based on a close examination of annual reports and other publicly available documentation on corporate websites. The sample includes nearly 70 companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)\, as well as large privately-owned corporations\, state-owned enterprises and foreign multinationals. The average score of 59.5% for the sample reflects some positive signs\, but our analysis of the results also suggests some ‘red flags’ which corporates need to address. \nThe Transparency in Corporate Reporting (TRAC) study will enhance ethics\, integrity and transparency in the business sector and strengthen anti-corruption programmes. Transparency of business activities is crucial for good corporate governance\, which in turn contributes to improved corporate performance across all dimensions. We believe that peer pressure and competition linked to the TRAC rankings will reinforce better governance. This project builds upon Corruption Watch’s 2016 work on Transparency in Corporate Reporting\, which covered 50 companies. \nThe event will include a panel discussion as well as insights from: \n\nNicky Newton-King: former CEO of the JSE\nNonkululeko Nyembezi-Heita: CEO of IchorCoal & Chair of the JSE Board\nCas Coovadia: CEO of BUSA & Chair of the NBI Board\n\nPlease join us for this online Launch on Wednesday\, 2 December 2020 at 11:00 to hear key insights from the research\, as well as lessons for companies for their corporate reporting in future.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/transparency-in-corporate-reporting-2020-report-launch/
CATEGORIES:Social Transformation
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201126T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201126T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T063823
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SUMMARY:CEO Thought Leadership Dialogue: How Inclusive Organisations Drive a High Performance Culture
DESCRIPTION:African Bank in partnership with the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, under the NBI’s Social Transformation Bold and Transformative Leadership Pathway invite you to attend the CEO Thought Leadership Dialogue on How inclusive organisations drive a high performance culture. \nThe NBI’s CEO Dialogue Series is an important virtual engagement for business leaders. It is an opportunity to explore both challenges and opportunities\, lessons\, and best practice vital to our economic recovery. \nDuring this dialogue with African Bank CEO Basani Maluleke\, we will investigate the importance of inclusive organisational cultures in helping organisations grow\, succeed and be sustainable in challenging economic circumstances. \nWith the global pandemic exacerbating economic challenges\, it is even more critical that organisations redefine their values\, whilst translating their visions in the organisation and adjusting to transformative policies and cultures. The purpose of this discussion is to draw on experiences from African Bank’s CEO: Basani Maluleke in conversation with Change and Transformational Professional Nene Molefe\, around the concept of leadership in the financial services sector\, the challenges of changing organisational cultures and the necessity of inclusion and transformation. \nThought Leaders: \nBasani Maluleke | African Bank\, CEO  \nNene Molefe | Mandate Molefi\, Owner and Managing Director \nModerated by:  \nGugu McLaren-Ushewokunze | NBI\, Head of Social Transformation  \nOn behalf of the NBI\, we would like to invite you to join our virtual event\, discussing how organisations can create high performance cultures by being inclusive and transformative. Please forward this invite to other relevant people within your organisation.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/ceo-thought-leadership-dialogue-how-inclusive-organisations-drive-a-high-performance-culture/
CATEGORIES:Social Transformation
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201105T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201105T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T063823
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SUMMARY:CEO Thought Leadership Dialogue: Gender-Based Violence – How Leadership Can Make a Difference
DESCRIPTION:The global COVID-19 pandemic has not only compounded the effects of existing gender inequalities but also increased instances of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Many countries enforced lockdown protocols to curb the spread of the virus\, with community-based and civil society organisations endeavouring to ensure continued support and services to survivors and victims of GBV\, in the face of escalating reports of violence within homes. \nDuring these uncertain times of working within a ‘new normal’\, this National Business Initiative (NBI) CEO Thought Leadership Dialogue webinar will reflect on the various responses of organisations to GBV during the COVID-19 period. The objective is to share knowledge and best practice in co-creating solutions and exploring practical responses/interventions. \nThe NBI is hosting the CEO Dialogue Series as an important virtual engagement for business leaders to explore both the challenges and opportunities which are central to an economic recovery from COVID-19.   \nWe are proud to invite you to attend the first CEO Dialogue scheduled for the 5th of November 2020. \nPurpose:  \nThe purpose of this discussion is to draw on experiences from different sectors around the concept of leadership in the private sector\, translating commitments into tangible organisational aspects of behaviour within institutions. This executive discussion will focus on GBV and how leadership can make a significant difference through key practical responses. \nThought Leader: \nMr Graham O’Connor | Spar Group\, CEO \nModerated by: \nMs Vumile Msweli |Hesed Consulting \n  \nOn behalf of the National Business Initiative\, we would like to invite you to join our virtual event in discussing Gender Based Violence – How Leadership can make a difference (Exploring Practical Responses). Please forward this invite to other relevant people within your organisation.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/ceo-thought-leadership-dialogue-gender-based-violence-how-leadership-can-make-a-difference/
CATEGORIES:Social Transformation
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201023T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20201023T153000
DTSTAMP:20260531T063823
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SUMMARY:TLS: Organisational Culture Driven by a Values-Based Leadership
DESCRIPTION:“VALUES-BASED LEADERS CREATE AND LEAD VALUES-DRIVEN COMPANIES THAT ARE ENERGIZED\, EQUIPPED AND ORGANIZED TO ACHIEVE POWERFUL GOALS.’’ \n Context:  \nSouth Africa is growing increasingly impatient with the status quo\, as expectations from society that corruption in both the private and public sectors will be dealt with decisively are not met. Ethics\, Corporate Governance and Anti-Corruption Initiatives have never been more relevant and needed in South Africa. Organisational cultures that are driven by a Values-based Leadership are fundamental in creating and promoting an ethical business environment. \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI) published a benchmark study in May 2020\, Understanding the Private Sectors’ Approach to Anti-Corruption. Corruption in the private sector is often presented in subtle ways but has corrosive impacts on companies. The multi-divisional structure of corporations\, the ways that remuneration and reward are structured and the approaches of middle and senior leadership\, often  result in constant conflict between\, ‘’doing what is right” and “the current way of doing things” in business practice. This dichotomy in behaviour across both informal and formal structures\, systems and even networks perpetuates corruption in organisations\, through habituation and thus is often integral to the culture of organisations. \nPurpose:  \nThe purpose of this Thought Leadership Series (TLS) is to draw on experiences from different sectors around the concept of a Values-Based Leadership and how this translates into tangible organisational aspects of behaviour. Finally the TLS will to examine how the wrong values can manifest into unethical corporate behaviours. \nSpeakers: \n\nEOH I Stephen Van Coller I CEO\nABSA Group I Masego (Mabyane) Haile Solomon I Head of Ethics\nPublic Service Commission | Advocate Richard Sizani | Chairperson of the Public Service Commission\nProtected by Artificial Intelligence Africa | Macfarlane Moleli | CEO\n\n“CULTURE EATS STRATEGY FOR LUNCH’’ \n– RICHARD CLARK: CEO\, MERCK \nOn behalf of the Social Transformation Team\, we would like to invite you to join our virtual event in discussing Organisational Culture Driven by a Values-Based Leadership. Please forward this invite to other relevant people within your organisation.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/tls-organisational-culture-driven-by-a-values-based-leadership/
CATEGORIES:Social Transformation
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200930T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20200930T130000
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Experiences of LGBTQI+ Employees in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) recently concluded research on Understanding the Experiences of LGBTQI+ Employees in the Workplace. By understanding the experiences of LGBTQI+ employees\, companies are in a better position to formulate transformative policies and create inclusive cultures which recognise inclusion as a human right. \nTransformation efforts are multifaceted as they require systemic and behavioural changes. Some of the key findings reflected in the research Report emphasise the complexities of belonging in the workplace. Affirmation and inclusion extend to addressing stereotypes\, microaggressions and biases which negatively affect how LGBTQI+ employees are able to navigate and succeed at work. \nThis discussion intends to unpack key findings from the NBI’s research Report\, including understanding the importance of social behaviours and attitudes as well as exploring the transformation interventions needed to prioritise LGBTQI+ employees’ belonging in the workplace. \nOn behalf of the Social Transformation Team\, we would like to invite you to join our online event\, discussing The Experiences of LGBTQI+ Employees in the Workplace. \nRSVP here.
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/understanding-the-experiences-of-lgbtqi-employees-in-the-workplace/
CATEGORIES:Social Transformation
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