South Africa`s human resource profession is at a `crossroads` where each HR professional is facing a change in the profession that will have an impact on their careers. Not only will it have an impact on HR professionals, but it will have an impact on business and the labour legislation of SA.
To address this topic, a consultation process called "The HR Crossroads Conference", where business, HR, government and labour will be invited to consult on the challenges facing HR in SA.
"Human resources professionals have a critical role to play in SA, now more than ever before. I am extremely encouraged by the many initiatives that are taking place to organise and effectively represent the human resources community in SA and I would encourage you to continue with this work and arrive at joint positions that bring unity of purpose to your professional needs. I would be happy to consider any joint proposals from stakeholders in the human resources community on ways to strengthen or formalise the role of your profession," says minister of labour, MMS Mdladlana.
The conference objective is to streamline HR initiatives and ensure consensus on proposed legislation for the coming years. This legislation will probably see the HR professional being held accountable to the state for the HR practices of the organisation that he/she operates in. Similar to the charted accountants in SA, HR professionals will be charted HR professionals taking responsibility for companies` HR practices.
A recent global study conducted jointly by the Society of Human Resource Management, the University of Michigan Business School, and the Global Consulting Alliance found that high-performing HR departments can affect business performance by as much as 10%.
The conference, to be held on 5 November at The Dome at Northgate, will start the debate, consult stakeholders and formulate the views of delegates on possible legislation regarding the compulsive registration of and better control over HR professionals and their conduct.
"Many companies will gain valuable insights on how HR accountability will positively effect the bottom line, and HR professionals will be able to discuss how they would want such legislation to be implemented," says Corrie Niemann, spokesperson for HR Crossroads.
"This year, we will examine HR`s future challenges - input for proposed legislation, how CEOs can ensure they have accredited HR practitioners, professional registration criteria - and address how companies and government need to integrate all aspects of HR to drive the mutually beneficial process forward," he adds.
In addition, history will record your participation in this, the first event of its kind to deliver a more professional and accountable human resources service to business.
Presented by a high profile speaker panel that includes the minister of labour MMS Mdladlana; Shaun Schwanzer, president of HRCOSA; and SACOB`s Carol O`Brien, policy executive - Johannesburg to name a few.
To register, visit www.hrevents.co.za.
If you would like us to send you a registration form, e-mail events@hrevents.co.za.
For more information, e-mail Janine Slome at janine@dlaconsulting.co.za or phone +27 11 704-4646.
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