The Society for Human Resource Management embraces Dubai and the GCC region

With this alliance S P Jain will introduce a program on Managing Human Resources for Global Operations leading to GPHR Certification by SHRM.

Mr. J.Robert Carr, Chief Professional Development Officer and Mr. Brain J Glade, Vice President, represented SHRM and Dr. Aneeta Madhok, Dean S P Jain Center for Human Resources and also a Master Trainer for GPHR Certification along with Prof. Christopher Abraham, Sr. Vice President, S P Jain Center for Management, Dubai and Singapore, were present on this occasion to make the announcement.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Brian Glade, Vice President, SHRM stated, "As Dubai and the GCC region develop into a global market and commercial center, the need for talented, skilled and knowledgeable HR professionals is increasing significantly. SHRM and S P Jain are positioned at the forefront of this growth and we are prepared to meet the region's needs with our global HR Management Program and Certification."

He also added, 'We have created a learning product that brings together the best in US and Western theory, practices and application to local market realities. With 60 years experience, and as the world's largest HR association with more than 250,000 members, we are positioning ourselves to prepare the HR community in the GCC Region to meet the challenges of globalisation and world competitiveness."

Mr. Robert Carr, Chief Professional Development Officer, SHRM said, "Dubai and the region are fast becoming a leading centers for global commerce in this part of the world. To fully realise its potential as a Mecca for international trade and commerce, the GCC region must be able to leverage the talents of its people both native and expatriate. To do this employers will need to embrace the best practices in global human resource management. As the world's largest organisation devoted exclusively to advancing the needs and interests of human resource practitioners, SHRM sees the need for partnering with a reputed institute of higher learning like S P Jain Center of Management."

While launching the S P Jain Center for Human Resources, Dr. Aneeta Madhok, Dean stated, "Today the UAE and the region rely heavily on multi-ethnic, multi-cultural workforce to meet the economic growth objectives of the region. The need for knowledge based HR professionals to manage the challenges associated with this change is increasing. Alliance with the renowned SHRM will help immensely in realising this objective." She also said that in the immediate future, the Center for Human Resources is launching a range of short term weekend and part-time courses in this area.

Prof. Christopher Abraham, Sr. Vice President, S P Jain Center of Management, Dubai and Singapore, stated that the association with SHRM USA was a strategic initiative and would auger well with the long term growth plans that S P Jain Center of Management has for the region.