Etisalat Academy to hold its 3rd annual regional HR conference next February

A number of leading international HR consultants and experts as well as representatives of government departments and leading regional businesses will take part in this conference.

' The conference has become one of the most important events held by the Academy annually. It is an ideal forum to discuss the latest developments and trends in human resources worldwide and ways to enhance the performance of our employees,' said Abdul Aziz Al Sawaleh, Executive Vice President of Human Resources, Etisalat.

' The conference will address, among others, ways to overcome change management handicaps, career ambition development, the latest techniques and technological applications for employee training, evaluation systems, employee skills testing, training and professional development systems, and the design and management of human resources projects,' added Dr. Doaa Fares, General Manager, Etisalat Academy

The annual event attracts CEOs, HR directors, executives, HR consultants, manpower planners, training & development officers, and recruitment managers. It's a unique opportunity to explore a range of keynotes, interactive workshops and panel discussions.

' We invited many companies and government departments in the region, and our invitation has been so far well received. Participation applications have exceeded all expectations and covered as varied sectors as telecommunications, banking and oil &gas. This can be ascribed to the prominent benefits reaped by participants and the impressive success of the previous two conferences,' said Aisha Bin Souira, Career Development Manager, Etisalat Academy.

The conference will cover along two days as varied topics as the challenges facing HR and how HR can add value, the future shape of HR, people survey, assessment of the role and contribution of HR in organizations, developing the role of HR in the performance management function, leadership and organizational culture and the importance of IT to HR.

A special session on the main HR books published in 2003 by leading international publishers will be held on the sidelines of the conference. The event will also host a number of IT and strategic planning specialists who have implemented prominent HR projects in the Middle East in as varied fields as oil, health, manufacturing, education, etc.

A large number of participants took part in last's year conference. They shared ideas and solutions to common concerns. They also examined new procedures and explored a range of methods to measure and assess performance to add more value to their organizations.