Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management, Ghana (CIHRM), has partnered with the University of Ghana, Legon, by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at enhancing human resource management and development across the nation.

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According to the terms of the agreement, CIHRM will establish accreditation standards and industry guidelines for the University’s human resource management (HRM) programs, spanning from undergraduate to doctoral levels.

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Additionally, the Institute will offer expertise and training to support the objectives of the Department of Organisation and Human Resource Management (OHRM) in fostering connections between academia and industry. This collaboration aims to create opportunities for students to interact with experienced HR professionals within the country.

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Furthermore, it seeks to elevate the department's profile and contributions to the institute's development while providing faculty members, staff, and students with valuable HR practitioner-based knowledge and experiences.

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Overall, the MOU represents a commitment from both organisations to combine resources and collaborate in promoting the field of people management in Ghana.

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Signing

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The agreement was signed at the ISSER Conference Centre at the University of Ghana, Legon in Accra, on Thursday, October 17, 2024, under the theme: “Promoting Human Resource Management Excellence through Collaboration.”

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Present were the Provost of the UG College of Humanities, Professor Joseph Awetori Yaro; the Dean of the UG Business School, Prof. Justice N. Bawole and the Head of the OHRM Department, Prof. Obi Berko Damoah, among other faculty members.

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Also in attendance were new and old CIHRM council members, including the Vice-President Elect of CIHRM, Dorothy Asare; Dora Siaw Lartey, Louis Agyeman-Barning, Dr Kwame Apedzi, Nana Yeboah, Abdul-Razak Umar and Ellen Hagan, among others.

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Bridging the gap

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Florence Hutchful, who is set to become the President of CIHRM Ghana, praised the recent partnership as a crucial step in bridging the gap between industry and academia.

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She highlighted that this collaboration, which was initiated by the institute and formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding, is both timely and essential for students aspiring to build careers in the field of Human Resources.

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In addition, Mrs. Hutchful announced that starting in the 2024-2025 academic year, the institute will offer scholarships for its Professional Certification Programs to the highest-performing HRM graduates from the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) each year.

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Dr. Francis Eduku, the CEO of CIHRM, added that to further their mission of advancing effective human resource management practices in Ghana, the institute intends to explore the possibility of establishing a Human Resource Chair in partnership with the university.

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This chair would aim to conduct pioneering research in human resource management and related areas, thereby informing policy decisions.

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