Dr Marna van der Merwe

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About Dr Marna:

Dr. Marna van der Merwe heads AIHR’s Leading HR thought leadership and insights work, drawing on her enthusiasm for connecting people practices with organizational strategy. With over 15 years of experience in HR and consulting, she brings expert knowledge and guidance on the Future of work, HR impact, strategic talent management, career management, employee experience, and HR skills.

Throughout her career, Marna has been well-known for her research in talent management and careers and how it will evolve in the Future of work. She is also a published author on these topics, and has recently co-authored a book titled Work for Humans: Building Sustainable Employee Experience Strategies.

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Expertise:

  • Career Management
  • Employee Experience
  • HR Impact
  • HR Practices
  • HR Skills
  • Organizational Psychology
  • Strategic Talent Management

Education:

  • PhD, Organizational Psychology, University of Johannesburg
  • MCom, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, University of South Africa
  • B.Soc.Sc Hons, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, University of the Free State
  • B.Soc.Sc, Human and Societal Dynamics

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