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Future of Work, DEIB and AI: How Absa Is Shaping Africa’s Next Generation of Banking Talent

27 November 2025 40:42 titc.io (formally TalentintheCloud)

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Talent, culture, and the future of work take centre stage in this episode of Talking Success, recorded with absa Bank at the heart of Africa’s fintech ecosystem. Host Darren Franks sits down with KG from absa’s human capital leadership team to unpack how a major African bank is rethinking talent management, AI readiness, and culture transformation to stay competitive in a rapidly changing, youth-driven market.​​ 


They explore the “talent of the future” – from AI fluency, data, cyber and digital skills to critical thinking, empathy, and collaboration – and why skills have become the new currency for both banks and fintechs in South Africa and across the continent. 


The conversation dives into absa’s DEI+B (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) agenda, the realities of hybrid work, flexibility and gig->


You’ll also hear how banks and fintechs are increasingly fishing in the same talent pool, why banks may still have an edge through balance sheet, time and regulation, and how collaboration across banks, fintechs, telcos, retailers, educators and governments is essential to future‑proof Africa’s young workforce. If you’re a fintech founder, HR leader, banker or parent thinking about where the next generation should focus, this episode offers practical insight into where work, skills and opportunity are heading in African financial services. 


#fintech #talent #banking #futureofwork #career

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