Dr. Hazel receiving the award from Dr. Edward Kwapong
The Human Resources Director for Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC, Dr Hazel P. Berrard Amuah, has been adjudged Woman HR Professional of the year 2018 for the private sector.
During the Ghana Human Resources Innovation Awards, Dr. Amuah shrugged off competition from some of the best HR minds in industry and top multinational firms to pick the coveted award.
Dr Hazel Berrard Amuah did not only walk away with the top award but was also listed on the most sought-after 2019 top 20 HR Leaders in Ghana log.
She was previously in the top 50 but her sterling performance has pushed her further up into the top 20.
The human resource function plays a pivotal and strategic role in sustaining organizational growth in a highly competitive global environment.
Dr. Amuah, in an interview said, “I am really humbled by this recognition, I thank God for the honour, for the support of my team and my family. I believe this award goes to underscore the importance of HR services in every organizations the deep connection to both the successes of businesses and the people”.
Guinness Bags 2 awards
Aside her individual achievement on the awards night, her organization, Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC, also bagged two prestigious awards, underscoring the company’s absolute commitment to diversity, gender and inclusion.
Guinness Ghana won the award for Excellence in Women Empowerment Strategy and HR Innovation of the Year: Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Beverage (Manufacturing).
The purpose is to increase the chances of having a 50:50 ratio hire of men to women in the business and getting to an eventual 50:50 gender parity in the business.