The HR Crossroads conference is set to propose changes to the legislation for human resource (HR) professionals in SA. Proposed recommended changes for legislation will be compiled from surveys to be conducted at an all-day event being held on 5 November 2003 at the Sandton Convention Centre.
This conference will not only have an impact on HR professionals but on business, government and the labour legislation of SA. Shaun Schwanzer, president of HRCOSA (HR Council of SA), says: "Delegates attending the HR Crossroads conferences will participate in the consultative and decision-making process for future developments in human resources. Delegate surveys will provide statistical insights vital to the continuation of the legislative and other industry-enhancing process."
This will include an introduction of proposals for amendments as well as an introduction of suggested national legislation which may have an impact on all concerned.
"In terms of current HR legislation, SA appears to be ahead of EMEA and the US, with the exception of its implementation of the various Acts. Indications are that the majority of HR initiatives are managed by HR managers, who currently have no legal obligation to ensure they are carried out effectively within organisations," continues Schwanzer.
Schwanzer believes that priorities for the upcoming legislation will lean heavily toward statutory registration for the human resources profession and a recognised accreditation charter for professionals.
Agenda of topics to be discussed:
* Chief executive officers: How do you as CEO ensure you have a qualified and registered HR manager, practitioner, professional?
* Accountability: How will HR professionals be held accountable?
* Legislation: What new legislation is the HR community proposing and how will it affect the business?
* The human resources professional: What makes an HR practitioner a professional?
* Human resources designation: Will HR professionals be respected for their designation, ie CHRP(SA) like a CA(SA)?
* Professional registration: Will professional registration be compulsory and how will it work and how will it affect the individual and/or business?
* Recognition of prior learning (RPL): For those with many years experience in HR there is a process to acquire professional level registration, called RPL. How does this work?
* Human resources education and training quality assurance body: Are you aware that HR has its own ETQA?
* JSE: What proposals are being mooted for human resources reporting?
* Main stakeholders: Which main stakeholders are proposing these dramatic changes?
Survey results will indicate the direction the HR profession is looking to cultivate the legislation for the future.
After the conference, a research document including a statistical analysis reflecting the opinions of all those attending in their specific demographic categories, will be produced. This document will provide valuable information regarding the support and or rejection of ideas and initiatives, thus providing management information and statistics to those who attended.
The conference will be held on 5 November at The Sandton Convention Centre. 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 (011) 704 4646.
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