Profs Hoobler and Nkomo’s article among the most-read in leading management journal

Posted on March 08, 2019

Department of Human Resource Management researchers Profs Jenny Hoobler and Stella Nkomo’s recent meta-analysis published in the Journal of Management is one of 10 of the most-read articles in that journal for 2018.

Top students recognised at the EMS Dean’s List Awards

Posted on November 14, 2018

Top performing students in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences were recently recognised during the annual EMS Dean’s List Awards function. The prestigious awards night is a highlight on the faculty calendar, as it honours both undergraduate and postgraduate students who have...

“Long road ahead for gender equity among women executives”

Posted on August 13, 2018

In 2017, the percentage of women in executive positions in Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed companies was about 19%. “At this rate of improvement, it will take 200 years to reach gender equity.” This is according to Prof Jenny Hoobler, Professor of Human Resources at the...

Prof Stella Nkomo earns Academy of Management’s Distinguished Service Award

Posted on August 13, 2018

Prof Stella Nkomo, former deputy dean for Research and Postgraduate Studies in the University of Pretoria's (UP) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, has earned the prestigious 2018 Award for Distinguished Service from the Academy of Management (AOM). The award was conferred on her at the...

EMS honours research and teaching excellence

Posted on June 21, 2018

Academic staff in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences were honoured for the excellence they achieved in teaching and learning, as well as research, at the prestigious annual EMS Awards Function, which was held on 6 June 2018.

Prof Carrim presents at gender conference in Portugal

Posted on June 08, 2018

Prof Nasima Carrim from the Department of Human Resource Management in UP’s Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences attended the 1st International Conference on Gender Research, which was held at the University of Porto, Portugal, from 12 to 13 April 2018. The conference was hosted by...

Prof Nasima Carrim delivers keynote address on diversity

Posted on April 13, 2018

Prof Nasima Carrim from the Department of Human Resource Management delivered a keynote address at the Doing Difference Differently (UP3D) ceremony on 20 March 2018.

Prof Meiring recognised for contributions to assessment centres in SA

Posted on April 12, 2018

Prof Deon Meiring from the Department of Human Resource Management received a special recognition award for his significant contributions to the science and practice of assessment centres in South Africa. The award was made at the 38th Annual South African Assessment Centre Study Group (ACSG)...