Women in Human Resources (HR) management have been urged to harness the power of Humility, Empathy, and Resolve (HER) to redefine the profession within organisations.
HER is a contemporary concept in HR practice in Ghana designed to elevate and advance the profession through key principles.
An HR Consultant, Dr Hazel Berrard Amuah, who gave the advice also asked them to “leverage the power of HER to improve inclusivity, diversity, and equity.”
He was speaking at the 10th Women in HR conference held in Accra, yesterday on the theme: ‘The Power of HER: Redefining HR Leadership,’ attended by HR practitioners from various organisations across the country.
According to Dr Amuah, for women in HR to truly harness the power of HER, it was important for them to recognise and overcome barriers such as biases and stereotypes.
She noted that harnessing the power of HER was a call to action that required women in HR to acknowledge the unique strengths and perspectives they brought to the field.
Dr Amuah said HR was not just a function, but a business partner that supported leadership in achieving organisational objectives by redefining what leadership should be.
She underscored the need for organisations to create opportunities for women to grow and develop as leaders, and to establish workplaces that support and prioritise the well-being of women.
Dr Amuah also urged conference participants to mentor young girls in their communities by leveraging innovation and technology to enhance their work as HR practitioners.
“Let us create a new generation of HR leaders who are bold, fearless, and unapologetically themselves despite what naysayers who are against positive change and growth may think or say,” Dr Amuah added.
The 2nd Vice President of the Ghana Employers Association (GEA), Mrs Victoria Hajar, whose speech was read on her behalf by Mrs Yvonne Asare-Yeboa, Director for Resource Development and Membership of GEA, said the annual Women in HR conference was introduced a decade ago to foster the exchange of innovative ideas and practices to enhance careers and organisational performance.
She added that it was also intended to create a supportive platform for female HR professionals in the country.
Mrs Hajar noted that the conference had successfully fulfilled its mission over the years, inspiring, empowering, and equipping women in HR to excel in their profession and workplaces.
“As we reflect on the accomplishments of the past decade, it is also an opportunity to address current matters and look forward to the future. This year’s edition promises to be particularly special, featuring a variety of insightful and engaging presentations, thought-provoking discussions, and interactive panel sessions,” she said.
She stated that the two-day conference would explore topics such as reskilling and upskilling strategies, managing a multigenerational workforce, and the role of AI in HR, equipping participants with the knowledge and strategies needed to address the challenges facing their organisations.
BY CECILIA LAGBA YADA