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Benjamin Gillies
Founder and Managing Director of SHIFT Advisory Group, established SHIFT because of his passion for Human Resources Management and Change Management.
Backed by a solid understanding of Human Resources gained in generalist and specialist roles performed while working in reputable corporates such as The Foschini Group (TFG), The Oceana Group, KPMG, South African Breweries and Amalgamated Beverage Industries and a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Industrial Psychology from Stellenbosch University has enabled Ben to be strategic and operational in approach when managing, directing and leading teams.
As a seasoned HR professional and a solutions seeker and proposer, Ben aims to provide clients with HRM Consulting Services that promote sound employment practices and bespoke, future fit and fit for purpose HRM Solutions that will ensure clients achieve their strategic and operational objectives.
Ben has been described as a focused and resilient self-starter who has exceptional networking skills and the ability to build lasting relationships with key stakeholder with ease and delivers on the task(s) at hand.
Elizabeth Alves
The Employee Transition Solutions Manager, and she comes with over 17 years of expertise in Human Resources and Operations Management.
Liz’s past work experience saw her:
- aligning HR strategies with overarching business goals resulting in a considerable increase in productivity, safety, compliance, and employee engagement as well as improved performance.
- delivering talent acquisitions, retention and motivation solutions that helped harness the full power of one of the company’s most valuable assets, its employees.
- When it comes to employee transition management, Liz comes with a wealth of experience, and she supports and assists employees with a sensitive and warm approach and equally important, professionally, and efficiently.
- She is results focused, driven, passionate about people, proactive, empathetic, and highly motivated.
- Liz comes with several relevant diplomas that augment her work experience and her role.