HR Exhibition and Job Fair Opens in Accra

Accra gets ready to host an international Human Resource expo attracting over 30 recruiting agencies, employers, recruitment consultancies, HR software companies and service providers and training institutions on 24-25^th June 2011. This exhibition, dubbed Brighter Futures 2011, is expected to be visited by thousands of job seekers, mid-career executives, students as well as senior HR decision-makers looking for the latest HR software, products and services on the market.

This important expo runs parallel to the annual HR professionals conference under theme “The Role of HR in National Development” and is organised by Occupational Management Limited, experts in HR training and events. The two-day exhibition is expected to showcase products and services offered by recruiting agencies; latest technologies in HR applications such as payroll management, attendance records, etc ;and training courses offered by training institutions, universities, schools as well as recruiting employers displaying available job vacancies.

Anita Wiafe, Managing Director of the organizers said, “Brighter Futures 2011 Expo presents a unique opportunity for exhibitors to showcase their organisations’ careers and volunteering opportunities to a high qualified audience, whiles raising their organisation’s profile and saving on recruitment costs. The profile of exhibitors at Brighter Futures 2011 also includes Employee Dispute Facilitators, Employment lawyers and legal representatives, Training and Development organisations, HR institutions, Employee benefits and rewards consultants.”

She added, “One major attraction at Brighter Futures 2011 Expo will be a specially designed “Wall of Opportunity” where hundreds of job vacancies across all professions and industry will be displayed. Job seekers will thus be presented with a fantastic opportunity to apply for available but hitherto unknown job vacancies in Ghana and across Africa.There will also be CV clinics, job interview tips and career advice for job seekers to improve the chances of grabbing a job in today’s competitive job market. There will also be career path advisors from reputable learning institutions who will guide students through the relevant courses to take.”

Also expected to visit the expo are key decision makers in HR and recruitment from leading organizations in Ghana, Nigeria and beyond who have budgets to spend on the latest efficient HR services and products, especially software and recruitment services that will be showcased during Brighter Futures 2011 exhibition.

Running alongside the fair, is an international HR conference that will be addressed by several experts in the African HR industry from South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Malawi, etc and will be attended by HR Directors and Managers, HR Business Partners, Heads of Training and Development, Talent Managers and senior management overseeing the HR function in their organizations. Speakers include Dr Cookie Govender from the University of Johannesburg; Edward Kwapong, Ghana Commercial Bank; Emeka Anazia, Head, Learning and Development, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria; Fred Nyawade,HR Manager, Airtel Malawi and other top international HR experts.

Some notable organizations expected to be part of Brighter Futures 2011 include Databank Brokerage, Energy Bank, Stronix Consulting, Sahel Sahara Bank, Ghana Grid Company, Reliance Impressions Limited, Bank PHB (Nigeria), Weatherford Nigeria Limited and many more.

For more details call 0206367515 or 0545302854 or email: brighterfutures@hr-oml.co.uk or visit http://www.brighterfutures4africa.com