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approach to a more inclusive generation­al style.

Vodacom has also responded to changing trends in management style, building a culture on the values of speed, simplicity and trust, which it has named The Vodacom Way.

“The Vodacom Way is the antidote to bureaucrac­y: if something fails this test, we find another solution,” explains Matimba Mbungela, chief human resources officer at Vodacom Group.

The Vodacom Way addresses one of the biggest challenges — the slow pace of decision-making often found in corporates — something that fast-paces millennial­s struggle with.

The company also encourages open access to its executive committee, and has fostered chat groups that are encouraged to raise, discuss and debate various business related and topical issues, aimed at making decisions simple and better for customer engagement.

TCS Africa aligns to these trends in generation­al approach by offering cross-domain training, with each of its associates having access to opportunit­ies to learn and work in various skills and technologi­es.

“It’s important to millennial workers, and to TCS Africa as a business, to stay relevant to the ever changing world of technology,” Dinesh explains. “Our associates have the opportunit­y to explore careers across the globe.”

Holistic approaches

With millennial­s placing an emphasis on work-life balance, TCS Africa

 ?? Photo: Supplied ?? Antony Dinesh, regional human resources head at Tata Consultanc­y Services Africa.
Photo: Supplied Antony Dinesh, regional human resources head at Tata Consultanc­y Services Africa.

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