Mrs Ellen Hagan, the Chief Executive Officer of HR Focus magazine has noted that technology is key to the development of every profession especially those in the area of human resource.

She said, "In the wake of technology and in this fast-paced technological world, HR practitioners must be abreast of the changing times in order to stay relevant."

She was speaking to newsmen on the HR Focus Conference 2016 on the theme, "Technology Driven HR; People, Processes, Performance," which is scheduled to take place on September 23, 2016 at the World Trade Centre at Ridge in Accra.

She said the conference would be an avenue for HR managers and practitioners to converge to discuss how they can leverage on technology in order to positively impact the bottom line of their organisations.

The HR Focus Conference, organised by the HR Focus magazine, will be executed in two sessions: the HR Forum and the Career Development Session, with corporate exhibitions running alongside.

It is anticipated that the Career Development Session, which immediately follows the HR Forum, will be the biggest corporate gathering of students, jobseekers and everybody interested in career advancement.

As part of the Career Development Session, there will be a "Business Challenge" competition, in which three schools will compete to come up with innovative business ideas.

Speakers at the conferrnce will include Dr Esi Ansah, CEO of Axis Human Capital; Rev. Celia Apeagyei-Collins, Founder, Rehoboth Foundation - UK; Mrs Irene Asare - HR, Facilities and Administration Director, Tullow Oil;  Dr Randy Osae-Bediako, CEO, Kharis Group; Mr Samuel Boafo, HR Director, CAL Bank; and Mrs Gloria Agyei, L&D Senior Manager, MTN Ghana.

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