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Muscat: Hundreds of leading Human Resource (HR) professionals from Oman and around the world are expected to attend a conference to tackle issues related to hiring and developing talent in Oman.
The president of the Oman Society for Human Resources (OSHRM) said that its fifth annual conference — which will take place from 10 to 12 December 2019 — hopes to raise the standards of HR management to benefit companies and people working in Oman.
Dr Ghalib Saif Al Hosni, president of the Oman Society for Human Resource Management said, “We are proud to represent a community of professionals seeking to raise the standards of human resource management.
“Like in the previous four years, this year the annual conference with the theme “HR, heart of the business” is tailor-made and addresses topical issues. This conference will give us a platform to discuss where human resource is heading in the future and the lessons we have learned and are still learning along the way.”
“Participants are certain to get a peek into next-generation HR strategies that will help them keep pace with the changing workplace,” he added.
A statement by OSHRM read: “The conference and speakers will focus on strategies and best HR practices that will help organisations prepare for the future of work. Leading experts will share their thoughts and insights on the latest topics affecting the HR sector today.
“To help organisations in Oman steer a new world of work place that requires vivid changes in human resources management strategies, the fifth edition of OSHRM annual conference will inspire and educate attendees with modern and innovative strategies for creating a vibrant workplace culture.”
“Forum will cover topics such as latest business transformation insight, innovative HR technologies, strategic employee engagement, best HR practices, changing workplace environment among others,” the statement added.
The conference, this year, will take place with the help of Nama Holding Group, which has made HR and Omani talents a vital part of its mission, with a 94 per cent Omanisation rate on the group level.
Nama Holding Group
A statement by the society read: “Omani Society for Human Resources Management (OSHRM) is all set to organise its fifth annual conference on the theme ‘HR, heart of the business’ from December 10 to 12 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre in strategic collaboration with Nama Holding Group.”
“The partnership has been formed in recognition of Nama Holding Group assigning importance to human capital in sustainable development of communities and in acknowledgement of the active role that OSHRM has been playing in this regard,” the statement added.
The society and Nama have agreed to sign a Strategic Partnership agreement to further enhance this engagement.
Ibrahim Said Al Sulaimani, executive manager HR at the Nama Group, said, “In continuation to our efforts to apply the highest standards in enabling human resources and providing a supportive environment for growth and development, Nama Group has decided to establish a strategic partnership with the Omani Society for Human Resources Management (OSHRM) in the field of human resources development, which includes the areas of career guidance, research and studies related to the labour market and the field of relevant HR events including awareness exhibitions , programmes and activities.
“All we are doing is an extension of the implementation of the strategic pillar of human resources in Nama Group and our belief that the human element is the key to achieving sustainable development and the development of society as an effective force to manage the wheel of the national economy,” he added.
OSHRM’s conference, in 2018, was attended by hundreds of HR managers, executives, and officials, and the statement added that it and its related workshops “was attended by more than 600 [people] including regional and international delegates.”
Ali Moosa Al Abri, OSHRM board member and conference director said, “In an era of globalisation and digitalisation, the HR compass has gone beyond the traditional operational role and becoming a dynamic enabler of business success.
