Putting people first: The power of being a purpose-led organisation
By Savina Harrilall, Chief People Officer at Mukuru
At a time when so many companies simply view success through a financial lens, it has become imperative to take on a more people-centred, purpose-led approach to business. By emphasising the importance of people to operations, leaders look beyond profits. They must focus on creating value for their employees, their customers, and also the communities in which they operate.
At Mukuru, we have taken this to heart and renewed our focus on our people. Skills development is a significant pillar of this people strategy. It is not about hoarding 'top talent'; instead, the company views all employees as gifted individuals. Organisations can liken this to seeing their employees as different kinds of lightbulbs. Some are traditional bulbs, while ...