Dr Dieter Veldsman

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About Dr Dieter:

Dr. Dieter Veldsman is Chief HR Scientist at AIHR, where he leads innovative research and develops programs to empower HR professionals worldwide. A globally recognized expert in HR and organizational psychology, he is dedicated to advancing the HR profession and shaping the future of work.

With over 18 years of experience, Dieter has worked for and advised various global organizations. He has also held influential roles, including Group CHRO, People Effectiveness Executive, and Principal Consultant. He also serves as Professor of Practice at the University of Johannesburg in HR and Organizational Behavior.

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Expertise:

  • Future of Work
  • Organizational Design
  • Organizational Development
  • Organizational Psychology
  • Strategic HR
  • Talent Management

Education:

  • Post-graduate certifications at Harvard, INSEAD, and Wharton University
  • DCom and MCom, Organizational Psychology, University of South Africa
  • BCom Hons, Organizational Psychology, University of Johannesburg

Latest by the author

5 ways HR can keep work human in an AI world. Digital HR

Putting the ‘Human’ Back into Human Resources: How HR Can Protect the Human Side of Work

 8 mins read by Dr Dieter Veldsman
A comparison of three organizational models for team autonomy - networked organization, agile organization, and holacracy. Organizational Development

Enabling Team Autonomy: What HR Needs to Know About Modern Organizational Models

 8 mins read by Dr Dieter Veldsman
Needs-based model showing key engagement factors for frontline workers: job needs, manager support & organizational support. HR Dialogues

Frontline Employee Engagement: Taking a Needs-Based Approach

 6 mins read by Dr Dieter Veldsman
Three levels of AI skills for HR shown as an inverted pyramid with base, technical, and advanced skills, reflecting HR population size. HR Dialogues

AI Integration in HR: Educate, Equip, Expose and Elevate

 9 mins read by Dr Dieter Veldsman
Inclusion and belonging framework showing enablers like leadership and policies leading to trust, fairness, & accessibility. Diversity & Inclusion

Beyond Diversity & Equity: Focusing on Inclusion and Belonging in the Workplace

 8 mins read by Dr Dieter Veldsman
HR capabilities across the different stages of the business life cycle. HR Strategy & Leadership

How HR Capabilities Evolve with Business Growth [+ 5 Tips for HR Leaders]

 9 mins read by Dr Dieter Veldsman
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