With the global economy in recession and the overall business outlook still bleak, many organisations have been driven to streamline their operations, reduce costs and introduce operational efficiencies to respond to the changing economic environment. While no one can be expected to predict the point of the turnaround, we do know that it is a matter of ‘when’ not ‘if’. Given this, a critical question organisations need to consider is ‘What do we need to do now to ensure we are in the best position possible to deal with the challenges the future holds?’
The ability to respond quickly to changing economic circumstances determines business survival - in both good times and bad. HR’s contribution to this process is critical – by successfully managing organisational change, maximising employee engagement, and adapting and revising recruitment strategy and reward structures in response to market conditions, HR can maximise business potential and make direct bottom line impact. In this unprecedented climate HR needs to ensure that it is not left ill-equipped to effectively identify and plan for the key challenges the future may bring.
CareerNation Africa Strategic  HR Conference: “HR- Leading During Times of Change” offers an insightful overview of the key challenges facing HR departments and provides solutions on how to flex activities to facilitate the necessary changes that HR must make to maximise their function’s potential - and hence their business success – for 2010 and beyond. Conference sessions are given by United States and Africa based speakers with experience in business and human resources management. Through workshops and roundtables, participants will share human resources management best practices, case studies, and receive opinions and suggestions from peers.

Conference highlights:

• Get an overview of the challenges and priorities for organisations to successfully navigate through 2010
• Discover how to support employees through organisational change and maximise people potential
• Explore best practice guidance on how to maximise employee engagement, strategically recruit, reward and     develop your workforce to take full advantage of the turnaround
• Hear how to maximise business advantage by driving turnaround through HR
• Benefit from interactive discussions with your peers, facilitated by CareerNation change management expert to develop an action plan to take away and apply to your organisation

Who Should Attend?
HR Directors, HR managers, HR policy Advisors, Employee Relations Managers, Communication Managers, Heads of Departments, Heads of Organisational Development, General Managers, HR practitioners, Consultants, Students, Functional Managers; and others who have a people management role.