From Parental Leave to AI: Your 2026 HR Playbook
Wednesday, 28 January 2026 | Virtual
R997.50 (excl. VAT)
Get ahead of 2026’s biggest HR and labour law shifts in this essential year-start workshop. From equal parental leave and DG Reviews to AI in HR, Labour Law Review amendments, and platform work regulations, this session delivers everything HR leaders need to stay compliant and future-ready. Join Global Business Solutions for a one-day masterclass in aligning strategy, compliance, and innovation.
Great news, registrations are OPEN!
Time & Location
28 January 2026, Wednesday, 09:00 - 12:00
Virtual
About The Event
2026 marks the beginning of a new era for labour law and HR transformation. Join this forward-looking workshop—From Parental Leave to AI: Your 2026 HR Playbook—to master the critical updates that shaped 2025 and prepare for the major legislative and technological trends redefining the year ahead.
You’ll explore how the Constitutional Court’s ruling on equal parental leave reshapes workplace policies, the new Employment Equity DG Review process, updates to dismissal and incapacity procedures under the Code of Good Practice, and new approaches to substance management and sick leave. Then, look ahead to 2026’s most disruptive developments—AI’s growing role in HR and employment relations, over 100 proposed amendments under the Labour Law Review, and major compliance shifts under the Employment Services Amendment Bill introducing foreign national quotas and platform work regulation
You’ll also gain insights on wage negotiation readiness, National Minimum Wage (NMW) expectations, and the power of workforce modelling and HR metrics to drive performance in a data-driven world. This workshop ensures your organisation stays compliant, informed, and strategically positioned for success.
Key Topics:
Parental leave alignment and BCEA compliance
Employment Equity DG Reviews and readiness
AI integration in HR and employment relations
Labour Law Review and Employment Services Amendment Bill updates
Wage negotiation strategy and workforce analytics
Event Details:
Format: Virtual Workshop
Date: 28 January 2025
Time: 09:00 - 12:00
Price: R997.50 excl. VAT
Contact: info@globalbusiness.co.za for more info.
Presented by Global Business Solutions (GBS)—Your Partner in Strategic HR Compliance
All workshops are offered as customised in-house training that can be presented virtually or on-site.
*All courses and conferences are subject to minimum delegate numbers.
GBS is:
Qualifying Small Enterprise
Level 2 B-BBEE Contributor
53% Black Owned
More than 51% Black Women Owned
More about the presenters:
Jonathan, AKA Johnny Goldberg
Chairman, Global Business Solutions, Chartered Director, and Commissioner on the National Minimum Wage Commission
Johnny is a renowned expert in South Africa’s labour law and regulatory landscape with over 30 years of experience. A trusted advisor and thought leader, Johnny has led high-level negotiations at plant, industry, and NEDLAC levels. Holding an MBA (Cum Laude), LLB, and Chartered Director status, he is a sought-after speaker and consultant on employment equity, wage negotiations, and business strategy.
As a Commissioner on the National Minimum Wage Commission and Labour Market Convenor at NEDLAC, Johnny represents business interests in shaping national policy and transformation.
John Botha
Joint-CEO, Global Business Solutions and CEO, Circle and Square
John Botha is a highly regarded leader in workforce solutions, labour law, and strategic business transformation. As Joint CEO of Global Business Solutions, he brings decades of experience and has shaped South Africa's labour and employment landscape through his roles on the Employment Equity Commission and Essential Services Commission.
A former Group Executive Director of South Africa's largest JSE-listed workforce solutions company at just 31, John has represented South Africa at the International Labour Organisation and led key labour law negotiations at NEDLAC. His academic credentials include a BCom Honours, a Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Law, and executive training from Columbia Business School and MIT.
Renowned for his innovative strategies and transformative insights, John is a sought-after speaker and trusted advisor, helping organisations drive growth while navigating complex regulatory environments.
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