ADP Talks - Workforce Dynamics in Africa part 2

If you're considering expanding your business internationally, Africa deserves a deeper look. With the fastest growing and youngest workforce in the world, Africa offers exceptional opportunities for international expansion and new market entry. Nela Richardson, Chief Economist at ADP, talks about the opportunities on the continent in the first episode of the ADP Talks podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to ADP Talks: Workforce Dynamics Africa.  In this podcast we deep dive into Africa’s growth and the stories shaping its future. My name is Basma Haouari, and in my role at ADP, I've witnessed how innovation, leadership and people-driven solutions are transforming businesses and communities across the continent.   Africa has the fastest growing and youngest workforce in the world. This is creating big changes in how businesses grow, and in how companies find talent. Whether you're a business leader, an HR professional, or just curious about the future of work, this podcast is for you.  Let’s rethink, reimagine and rediscover Africa together!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that 75% of global labor market growth will come from Africa? This means that Gen Z will certainly have an impact on the future of Africa's workforce, but what level of impact? Zain Ali, CEO of Centuro Global, speaks to us about his thoughts on what the future holds for working with Gen Z in the corporate world. Watch the second episode of our ADP Talks podcast. Alternatively, catch up on Episode 1 below (add link) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

38% of workers in Africa strongly believe they have the skills needed to jump to the next rung of their career over the next few years. This is a well of potential talent for employers to tap into. In this week's episode of ADP Talks, we cover how companies can use tech to support Africa's place in the global economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final episode of Season 1 of the ADP Talks podcast, Marcela Uribe is back to discuss why it's important to consider women in your workforce. With women in Africa reinvesting up to 90% of their income into their families and communities (compared to 40% for men), it's clear women have a significant impact on the region. Listen now to find out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're looking at hiring an engaged workforce, have you looked towards Africa? The continent as a whole has one of the highest levels of employee engagement, with an average level of 19%. In South Africa engagement is even higher, at 31%. Listen to our latest episode of ADP Talks where Marcela Uribe, General Manager in South Africa, discusses why she believes the region stands out for international expansion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zain Ali is back for another episode: "If you don't stay up to date with compliance, projects can grind to a halt." This is a common problem for any workforce, including in Africa. In this episode, Zain Ali is back to discuss the digital impact on HR and payroll and how this can affect Africa's workforce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.