By Benjamin Akoto, GNA
Sunyani (Bono), Dec. 08, GNA – Dr Francis Eduku, the Chief Executive Officer of the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (CIHRM) Ghana, has announced the enforcing of its legislation, Act 1020 of 2020 soon to regulate the practice of Human Resource (HR) management in the country.
He stated that individuals who were not registered members of CIHRM would no longer be permitted to practice HR in Ghana, saying, “We want HR to be practiced by trained and certified professionals.”
Dr Eduku made the announcement during CIHRM Sunyani Chapter Regional Conference and official chapter launch in Sunyani.
The conference was on the theme: “The Future of Work in Ghana: Navigating Digital Transformation and Changing Workforce Dynamics.”
Dr Eduku said the HR profession had evolved significantly and was now governed by law saying “The profession is no longer what it used to be, it is now regulated and backed by legislation, therefore, no one can practice as an HR professional or offer HR training without being a registered member of CIHRM, Ghana, these are the laws that govern the profession,” he said.
He said the Institute was undertaking initiatives to support the country’s transition through digital transformation and workforce evolution, noting that CIHRM is redesigning its Professional Certification Programs which would incorporate digital fluency, people analytics, agile talent management, and new ways of working and strategic workforce planning.
Dr Eduku further revealed that the Institute was contributing to the development of a National HR Strategy for the future of work, saying, that included input into the new Labour Bill to address digital work realities and collaboration with the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat to develop HR operating models, frameworks and policies tailored to a 24-hour economy.
He disclosed that CIHRM had signed strategic partnership agreements with reputable global HR professional bodies to develop thought leadership programmes and conduct joint research.
Additionally, the Institute was currently working with Keynote Associates, an HR consultancy firm to develop a national coaching and leadership programme to upskill HR professionals and C-suite executives in areas such as change management, digital team leadership, and culture transformation.
Professor Elvis Asare-Bediako, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Energy and Natural Resources in a speech read for him said it was clear that the world of work was undergoing significant change, technological advancements, demographic shifts and evolving workforce expectations were redefining how the work and Ghana was no exception.
“To stay ahead, we must focus on developing future-relevant skills which include upskilling and reskilling our workforce, fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship and building strong partnerships between industry and academia,” he added.
GNA
Edited by Regina Benneh/ Christabel Addo