Staff issues take centre stageThe human resources sector tonight recognises colleagues who performed exceptionally over the past year. Human resources sector convenes 0 Social media use and its effect on employee productivity will form part of discussions at the human resource sector’s sixth annual national conference, which starts at the Safari Hotel today.As in previous years, the conference hosted by the Institute of People Management of Namibia (IPM) offers a wide range of specialist speakers, both local and international, reflecting on the year’s theme of ‘Championing a Culture of Excellence’.
Co-sponsoring the event this year are New Era and the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), while space has been offered to exhibitors wishing to market their products and services to delegates at the seminar.
“We are excited about this year’s conference, and creating opportunities to firstly bring our HR professionals together to network, share ideas and discuss issues that are pertinent to our national development,” IPM president Tim Ekandjo said.
Speakers lined up include Labour Resource and Research Institute (LaRRI) director Dr Michael Akuupa, who is expected to present an overview of current industrial relations, trends and challenges in the local economy.
With a current moratorium on public sector salary increases in the background, HR specialist Julia Muetudhana will address the topic of remuneration in the public sector; while the NUST’s Enzy Kaura-Ndjavera will talk about Namibians’ use of social media in relation to work.
Notable international speakers to address the two-day conference include Timothy Webster Maurice, a weekly columnist for South Africa’s Star newspaper and Destiny Magazine.
Specialising in personal branding, design and psychology, Maurice is an acclaimed author of three brand leadership books, including the latest ‘Personovation – Re-inventing Your Personal Brand’.
Dr Ngao Motsei, a partner with the US-based executive search firm Heidrick and Struggles, will address the audience on recognised ‘drive’ and ‘drag’ factors associated with accelerated work performance.
As part of the event, the organisers will host the IPM Excellence Gala Dinner tonight at the Hilton Hotel in Windhoek, where individuals and companies will be honoured for their excellence in the field in the past year.
Awards will be presented in the categories best CEO, best director, best HR partner, best HR practitioner, best centre of excellence, best company employing students and best company employing differently abled people.