GCHRA 2024 – Pioneering the Future of Global HR in Africa
November 6, 2024
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The Global Conference on Human Resources in Africa (GCHRA) kicked off in Accra, Ghana, on Thursday, October 24th, 2024 to rave reviews.
Driven by a vision to better connect Africa with global trends shaping the future of work, our mission is to bring together forward-thinking human resource professionals, business executives, and technology enthusiasts to empower and elevate Africa’s workforce, the hybrid event drew close to 400 global participants mainly senior and executive level HR leaders from more than ten industries (including oil and gas, technology, mining, telecom, real estate, finance, education, and the public sector) and over 15 countries (including Tanzania, Qatar, Cameroon, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, the U.S., the U.K., Japan, Switzerland, Niger, and Israel).
Among the companies represented were Bank of Ghana (BoG), Mobile Telecommunications Corporation (MTN), Mastercard Foundation, Goldfields, Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo), TAQA Global, USAID, Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Episcopal Relief and Development, Margins Group, Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCO), Kosmos Energy, Ashesi University, Novative, West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAGPCO), Remoteli, Tanzania National Park, and more.
The theme of the inaugural edition was “Exploring the Emergence and Dynamics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Human Resource Technologies in Africa.” Over four days, conference attendees were immersed in:
- Engaging speaking sessions and panel discussions
- Educational seminars focused on AI and HR technology
- Networking mixers and activities
- Virtual breakout sessions
- Uniquely curated experiences of cultural and historical significance to Africa within Accra and Cape Coast.
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Global CEO and President Johnny C. Taylor Jr. delivered a powerful presentation on a topic he has been championing, “Human Intelligence (HI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) working together to achieve maximum productivity and Return on Investment (ROI) for business success.”
Alongside Mr. Taylor Jr. were David Ssegawa, Group Human Resources Director at Equity Bank Limited, Dr. Francis Eduku, CEO of the Chartered Insitute of Human Resource Management (CIHRM Ghana), and Deborah Asmah, Co-founder of Npontu Technologies Ltd. who were all awarded Citations for their impactful work and contribution to the world of work.
GCHRA panelists included;
- Emily M. Dickens, Head of Government Affairs and the Chief of Staff at SHRM Global
- Irene Asare, Global HR Director and Board Member at the BBC News
- Samuel Brooksworth, Founder and CEO of Remoteli
- Dr. Najat El Mahdy, Chair of the Qatar HR Forum and Director of Strategy, Organisational Development, and HR, at Qatar Financial Centre Regulation Authority (QFCRA)
- Khaled Sassi, CEO of Novative
The event, made possible with the support of Rigworld Solutions Ltd., Delta Air Lines, MTN, Axis Pension Trust Ltd., Pamicor Ltd., Jobberman, MEST Africa, University of Ghana, SHRM Global, SHRM Forum Ghana, CIHRM , Association of Liberia Human Resource Professionals (ALHRP), just to name a few, concluded with a heritage tour to Cape Coast in Central Ghana and a visit to the historical Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park (KNMP) in downtown Accra.
Conference and seminar attendees were awarded certificates and SHRM PDCs toward recertification.
GCHRA is indeed pioneering the “Future of Global HR in Africa” by leading the charge through innovation, setting new standards, and driving significant changes that will influence the future direction of HR practices in Africa and worldwide.
For more visit https://gchrafrica.com/.
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