John Wilson (left) delivering his address at the launch, with Dr. Edward Kwapong (right) and Ebenezer Agbettor at the high table
The Institute of Human Resource Management Practitioners Ghana (IHRMP) has launched its maiden HR Star Awards in Accra.
John Wilson, President of the Institute of Human Resource Management Practitioners, who spoke at the launch yesterday, said the managers of human capital cannot be left out if organizations want to develop and sustain a winning culture to succeed in the competitive markets.
He said the HR Star Awards will celebrate excellence in HR and recognize organizations and individuals, who are currently pushing the boundaries of people strategy in Ghana.
Highlighting the award categories, Chairman of the Awards Committee, Dr. Edward Kwapong, who doubles as the Vice-President of the Institute said, “The awards will come in 14 categories and will cover both the private and public sector, adding up to 28 awardees.”
Award Categories
The award categories are Overall Outstanding Employer of the year (Private and Public), Overall Best HR Oriented Organization, Best Organization in Employee Learning & Development, Best Organization in Industrial/Employee Relations, Best Organization in Employee Rewards Management, Best Organization in Employee Performance Management and Best Organization in Recruitment & Selection.
The rest are Best HR Practitioner of the Year, Most Successful Change Management Programme, Best Talent Management Strategy, Most Innovative Use of Technology, Best Use of Corporate Social Responsibility in HR, Best Workplace Diversity Strategy and Most People-Focused CEO.
Mr Kwapong said the awards scheme will be advertised to seek nominations from organizations and individuals across the country.
The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on 25th March, 2017.
A Business Desk report