Annual conference to look at HR function in the post-pandemic era
Malta’s largest HR conference is being held once again in person at the Hilton Conference Centre, St Julian’s, on November 12. The FHRD conference has been a staple local event over the years, attracting HR professionals from all industries in Malta to network, listen to and discuss all things related to HR, training and business management. The pandemic has disrupted work processes and systems in many ways, and has accelerated current trends in remote working, e-commerce and automation, that are having a severe impact on the HR function within organisations around the world. With this year’s theme being ‘HR 2021 – Beyond the pandemic’, local and international speakers will be examining aspects of the post-pandemic trends and the pandemic’s long-term influence and effect on the future of work. They will be delving into the new role the HR function has in supporting organisations moving forward and how HR professionals can make best use of tools and systems to retain talent. The speakers will also talk on the importance of data and how to use it to one’s advantage. Gerrit Schimmelpenninck, director, Talent Insights and Research at Philips Electronics, will be opening the event...