This first published HRRI project provides the tools to support Human Resource Practitioners in playing a constructive role in meeting workplace challenges – in this case how to address the impact of skills shortages within organisations. 

The HRRI publication includes: 

• An executive summary
• Detailed case study 
• Teaching notes for use by lecturers of academic human resource programmes
• Practitioner note providing guidance to HR practitioners on how they may workshop the case study with management teams within their organisation

The purpose of this SABPP opinion paper is to critically review the King III Code in order to identify possible opportunities in current and future HR practice, with specific reference to the role of HR directors, managers, and practitioners in ensuring sound governance in South African organisations by utilising proactive strategies, not only to ensure compliance to the code, but also to leverage and optimise the people contribution to the triple bottom line.

The paper covers the following areas:

• Background about King III
• HR’s role in King
• Outline of the King chapters and elements of governance
• HR implications and possible actions
• Recommendations for HR