Suits & Sneakers presents: "The Top 10 HR & Hiring Trends in 2026" with Francois de Wet

Suits & Sneakers hosts several events each month in Joburg, each featuring a different guest and theme. The idea is to create a space for ongoing learning that help you broaden your thinking in a fast changing world. While our evening sessions are known for their high energy, this morning breakfast series is designed to give you a strategic edge before your workday even begins.

These sessions are specifically curated for the corporate and professional world, providing deep-dive insights that help leaders and teams navigate modern business challenges. In-person attendance is strictly limited to 150 seats.

WHAT IS THIS EVENT ALL ABOUT?

Curious about what’s really shaping the world of work in 2026? Too many organisations are still hiring like it’s 2020 but the landscape has shifted. We are now navigating a world where AI is becoming a true coworker and "change fatigue" is a real threat to even the strongest teams. On the morning of Tuesday, 24 March, Mark Sham sits down with Francois de Wet from Wamly to unpack the Top 10 HR & Hiring Trends for 2026. This isn't just a theoretical forecast; it is a deep dive into what is already working in forward-thinking organisations.

• The Future of Work: Learn how hiring and HR trends are fundamentally changing the way we operate.
• Practical Strategy: Pick up tips to hire smarter, faster, and more effectively in a competitive market.
• Spotting Fatigue: Learn how to identify and mitigate change fatigue before it hits your team.
• High-Level Networking: Meet and connect with HR leaders and business leaders who are navigating these same challenges.

This session is essential for HR leaders, C-suite executives, and business directors who want to leave with a clear roadmap for the year ahead and new professional connections within the corporate ecosystem.

MORE ABOUT FRANCOIS DE WET

Francois is a registered Industrial Psychologist and the CEO of Wamly, Africa’s fastest-growing end-to-end hiring platform. Under his leadership, Wamly has evolved from a pioneering video interview tool into a global HR tech powerhouse used to help companies hire better people, faster.

With a career built on the intersection of academic rigour and entrepreneurial execution, Francois has helped major local and international corporations transform their recruitment from a manual bottleneck into a strategic advantage. He is the host of the "Solving the People Puzzle" podcast and a leading voice on how high-performance organisations can use technology and data to protect their culture and drive growth.

SPONSORS & PARTNERS

This Suits & Sneakers event is proudly brought to you by EasyEquities, SA Future Trust, and the many small business owners that are Suits & Sneakers members. Together, we have created a support structure for small business owners and our collective goal is to grow the economy, while lowering unemployment. More about that on the morning.