{"id":2126,"date":"2026-05-06T06:27:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T06:27:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apso.org.za\/shop\/?page_id=2126"},"modified":"2026-05-06T09:06:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T09:06:16","slug":"home-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/apso.org.za\/shop\/?page_id=2126","title":{"rendered":"2026 Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Embrace the future of the staffing industry with APSO's transformative conference. Join us in exploring innovative strategies, cutting-edge insights, and tools to thrive in the evolving market landscape.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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We are proud to introduce our keynote heavyweights for the APSO Conference 2026:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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James Osborne: The founder of TRN will push you to *Rethink* your business model and *Evolve* your agency for a digital-first world.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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James is an award-winning business consultant, advisor and entrepreneur, with an international board level background in the staffing and recruitment sector, ultimately as GM within one of the largest HR and Recruitment service providers in Australia. As Chairman of The Recruitment Network, James works with recruitment business leaders, helping them to achieve significant growth, performance improvement and competitive advantages acting as a Non-Executive Director, consultant, trainer and strategist for numerous fast-growth recruitment businesses.<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Dr Frank Magwegwe: A master of resilience who will provide the psychological and strategic tools you need to *Thrive* in a volatile market.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Dr Frank is an applied behavioural scientist, educator and keynote speaker with a passion for helping people build resilience, purpose and overall wellbeing.\nWhether in a lecture hall, on stage, or behind a microphone, he brings a rare mix of academic insight and lived experience that makes his work both practical and deeply human.\n<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Be part of key conversations in the *Breakaway Sessions<\/strong>* and contribute to the thought leadership in our industry.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Once booking has been made, delegates will be sent a link to select breakout sessions or book an appointment for the Advisory Service on offer:<\/span><\/p>

Advisory Services<\/span><\/b>: Book an appointment for any of the following offered on conference day: legal advice, business & personal coaching, healthcare corner, digital strategy & social media marketing and business financial advice.<\/span><\/p>

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Unlearning Generational Myths in Recruitment: (Zanele Njapha)<\/span><\/b><\/p>

With Zanele Njapha \u2013 a leading voice globally on unlearning. Practical insights on letting go of outdated assumptions and engaging a multi-generational workforce.<\/span><\/p>

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Business Development that cuts through the noise: (James Osborne)<\/span><\/b><\/p>

With James Osborne \u2013 Accelerator Playbook:\u00a0 What truly drives growth. Embrace the (r)evolution that is happening, not fight it and use it to build better businesses.<\/span><\/p>

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AI Tools in Recruitment (Joshua Botha)<\/span><\/b><\/p>

The How and the Where \u2013 Practical guidance on where AI adds real value, how it supports productivity and decision-making, and where human judgment remains critical.<\/span><\/p>

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Legal and Compliance Update (John Botha)<\/span><\/b><\/p>

John Botha will share the latest: What has changed, what is coming, and what the implications are for recruitment agencies and consultants in practice.<\/span><\/p>

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TES Sector \u2013 High value Strategic Workforce Solution (TESD Team)<\/span><\/b><\/p>

TESD will equip recruitment agencies with <\/span>practical, commercial strategies\u00a0to position and sell TES effectively <\/b>in the current landscape.<\/span><\/p>

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Ethical Placement in the Healthcare Sector (AHASA team)<\/span><\/b><\/p>

AHASA will lead a robust session on ethical and legal responsibilities, managing disciplinary risks and potential industry solutions.<\/span><\/p>

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Purpose Driven Leadership \u2013 Conscious Capitalism in the Agency Environment.<\/span><\/b><\/p>

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Dr Tabea Tshesane will share practical ways to embed purpose, responsibility and sustainability into agency operations without sacrificing commercial performance.<\/span><\/p>

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Marketing in a Digital Era \u2013 AI powered research (Natalie Singer)<\/span><\/b><\/p>

In the recruitment sector, market research is the intelligence that bridges the gap between talent and employers \u2013 equipping agencies to seize untapped market opportunities. Natalie Singer leads this discussion.<\/span><\/p>

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Innovation Hub (James Osborne)<\/span><\/b><\/p>

James Osborne will drive this interactive and collaborative forum where delegates will work through specific industry challenges to move from theory to practice. Delegates will leave with a set of solutions they helped co-create.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The TESD breakaway session<\/strong> will provide a focused, strategic overview of the state of the Temporary Employment Services (TES) sector, drawing from the latest Workforce Resilience in Transition: TESD Annual Industry Analysis 2025. The session will unpack how the sector has demonstrated resilience, professionalization, and growing strategic relevance despite regulatory complexity, economic pressure, and evolving workforce expectations. Key insights will highlight the shift of TES providers from transactional labour suppliers to trusted workforce partners, enabling clients to achieve agility, compliance assurance, and operational continuity in an increasingly volatile labour market.<\/p>

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Building on these insights, the TESD will equip recruitment agencies with practical, commercial strategies to position and sell TES effectively in the current landscape. This includes reframing TES as a risk-managed, compliance-driven solution, articulating value beyond margin, and structuring sustainable pricing models that account for legislative requirements, governance, and workforce management costs. Attendees will gain clear guidance on how to confidently engage clients, differentiate from non-compliant competitors, and position TES as a high-value, strategic workforce solution aligned to modern business needs<\/p>

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This isn\u2019t just a conference; it\u2019s a masterclass in leadership.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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