Takoradi: The third SEDAT HR Conference, aimed at bridging the gap between policy development and practical implementation, will be held in Takoradi in the Western Region on March 27, 2025. The event will focus on employee well-being as a driver of success in modern organisations, under the theme 'From Policy to Practice: Integrating Employee Well-being in HR.'
According to Ghana News Agency, the conference is organised by SEDAT Consult Ltd, a growing HR consulting firm in Ghana, and is considered a premier event for HR professionals, industry experts, and business leaders. The event will feature prominent speakers, including Kwame Afreh, Head of Human Resources at Tullow Oil Ghana, and Hussein Edward Abugri, an HR Advisor at Merian Mine, Suriname.
A statement by Mrs. Patricia Abena Kissi, CEO of SEDAT Consulting Limited, emphasized that the conference will be a management programme for a motivated and highly productive workforce. It will focus on the critical role of employee well-being in driving productivity and engagement within organisations. Participants will gain practical strategies and skills to integrate well-being initiatives into their daily organisational practices.
The statement noted that addressing issues such as depression and anxiety, which result in the loss of 12 billion working days worldwide each year according to the World Health Organisation, is vital for creating healthier work environments. The conference aims to foster a culture of care, motivation, and productivity within organisations.
Other notable speakers include Felicia Opoku-Folitse, Business Psychologist and HR Strategist for TAQA Ghana; Emmaline Datey, HR Strategist and CEO of ICS Africa Limited; Dr. Ian B. Quamina, Head of Clinical Services at Families in Action, Trinidad and Tobago; and Tarek Dessouki, Chief Regions Officer at AICI and Global HR and Business Consultant.
The event will also address how HR professionals can effectively translate employee well-being policies into practical strategies to foster a motivated and highly productive workforce.