Keshnie Martin, head of HR at Accentuate Africa, said there was a focus on virtual training. Companies like Accentuate were investing in the platforms they had.
“Employers have to be committed, determined on finding out what skills they need, the skills clients require and partner with education organisations to develop those skills.” Xulu added that the data-driven approach was something HR professionals needed to embrace to keep their seat at the table and have a meaningful impact on the talent decisions made by organisations. Xulu said that the instability on the continent was one of the biggest drivers of talent. She mentioned: