Global Conference on Human Resources In Africa - GCHRA

Global Conference on Human Resources In Africa - GCHRA Inspiring + Empowering Africa's Workforce About GCHRA

The GCHRA was founded with a vision to connect Africa with global trends shaping the future of work.

Our mission is to bring together forward-thinking HR professionals, business leaders, and technology innovators to empower and elevate Africa’s workforce. The inaugural conference saw participation from nearly 400 global attendees primarily senior and executive-level HR leaders representing over 10 industries– spanning oil and gas, mining, technology, telecom, finance, education, real estate, and

public sectors. With delegates from over 15 countries, including Tanzania, Qatar, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, Japan, and the U.S., GCHRA has become a crucial platform for fostering collaboration and thought leadership. This year's theme, “Leveraging Technology to Enhance Workforce Productivity and Optimize Efficiency,” highlights the intersection of technology and HR practices, offering a deep dive into strategies for maximizing productivity and shaping the future of work across Africa and beyond.

Three women. Three parts of the world. One workforce conversation none of us can afford to ignore.From the USA, The Baha...
06/23/2026

Three women. Three parts of the world. One workforce conversation none of us can afford to ignore.

From the USA, The Bahamas, and Nigeria, Catina Artenant, Oluwatobi Olayiwola, and Lashanta M. Smith bring perspectives from the intersection of people, technology, and business strategy to unpack what is really happening behind the headlines. Moderated by our very own Dr. Sherron shuh-Ron Carrion MBA GPHR® .

𝐀𝐈. 𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐬. 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐄𝐈 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬. 𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞.

Not to rush into easy answers, but to understand the shift and what it means for the people shaping the future of work.

This is the first part of an important conversation. At in Accra, we will take it further, moving from understanding disruption to leading through it.

Join us on Tuesday, 30 June at 1 PM GMT / 9 AM EST.
Register here: https://gchrafrica.com/wihrt-registration/

From understanding the shift to leading the transformation. 💜🌍

06/22/2026

The workplaces people remember are not always the ones with the biggest perks.

They are the ones where good work is noticed. Where people feel valued. Where appreciation is not saved for the end of the year, but becomes part of everyday culture.

We’re excited to have Oluwarotimi “RO” Dada, Culture Architect at Sifa .hq , joining us as part of the GCHRA26 experience.

At GCHRA26, Sifa will be showcasing how African-built employee recognition and rewards can help organisations build cultures where people are genuinely seen, celebrated, and inspired to do their best work.

If culture matters in your organisation, make sure you visit the Sifa stand in Accra this August.

Register for at gchrafrica.com and come experience what a more intentional workplace can look like. 💜🌍

We know registration can come with questions.Which ticket do I choose?How do I get an invoice?Where do I find the right ...
06/19/2026

We know registration can come with questions.

Which ticket do I choose?
How do I get an invoice?
Where do I find the right information?
Who do I ask when I’m stuck?

So we built someone to help. Meet Akosua, your new AI Delegate Support Assistant on the GCHRA website. 💜

Akosua is here to make your GCHRA26 journey easier, whether you’re buying a ticket, requesting an invoice, asking questions, or simply trying to find your way around the website.

And because our community is global, Akosua can support delegates across languages, with chat and voice options available.

Because access matters. Support matters. And the experience should feel smooth long before you arrive in Accra.

Say hello to Akosua today at gchrafrica.com and secure your seat for .

GCHRA Congratulates Our Southern Africa Regional Associate, Cynthia Sakala, on Winning the Young Achiever in HR Award! 🏆...
06/18/2026

GCHRA Congratulates Our Southern Africa Regional Associate, Cynthia Sakala, on Winning the Young Achiever in HR Award! 🏆🌍

The Global Conference on Human Resources in Africa (GCHRA) family is bursting with pride to congratulate our exceptional Southern Africa Regional Associate (RA),Cynthia Sakala for scooping the prestigious Young Achiever in HR Award at the ongoing World HR Summit 2026 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania!

This incredible pan-African recognition is a testament to Cynthia's dedication to next-generation leadership and driving strategic human capital transformation across the region. Cynthia, you are truly changing the narrative of HR, and we could not be prouder of this well-deserved milestone!

Beyond the awards podium, Cynthia and our team member, Benjamin, have been doing phenomenal work on the ground in Tanzania, actively engaging with CHROs and HR practitioners from across the continent to share the GCHRA vision. Together, they are building massive momentum for the upcoming GCHRA 2026 conference, happening this August in Accra, Ghana.

We are so proud of Cynthia's achievements and are eagerly looking forward to welcoming her and her brilliant Zambian colleagues to Accra this August as we continue to shape the future of African workforce strategy! 🎉👇

Be sure to register to attend gchrafrica.com and lets us know if one of our RA’s sent you.

See you in Accra!!

One of our own is taking the African story to the global stage. 🌍Jeffery Mac Boham, Director of Research and Learning at...
06/17/2026

One of our own is taking the African story to the global stage. 🌍

Jeffery Mac Boham, Director of Research and Learning at GCHRA, will be speaking at SHRM26 in Orlando on why the future of HR innovation and talent optimization partnerships will be written in Africa.

Because Africa isn't waiting to be invited into the future of work. We are helping shape it.

If you're attending , be sure to join the session, engage in the conversation, and share your insights with us. We'd love to hear what resonates with you.

See you in Orlando and, soon enough, in Accra for . 💜

06/16/2026

Some rooms change the way you think. Others change the people you know. The rare ones change what you believe is possible.

That's what GCHRA has become.

As our ambassador, Benjamin Owusu Ansah puts it, this isn't just another event. It's a gathering of leaders, ideas, and conversations shaping the future of work across Africa and beyond.

From the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean, if you're passionate about people, leadership, and transformation, this is your invitation.

We'll see you in Accra. 💜🌍

Register today at gchrafrica.com.

06/15/2026

Sometimes all it takes is one link.

For Uduak Edem-Adah, that link led her from Nigeria to Accra. She came looking for learning, networking, and fresh perspectives. She left with new friendships across the continent, practical insights on AI and workforce analytics, and a renewed conviction that HR belongs at the strategic table.

That's the magic of GCHRA.

You arrive as a delegate. You leave with ideas, relationships, and experiences that stay with you long after the conference ends.

If you've been thinking about attending , consider this your sign. Africa's HR story is being written by the people in the room and we'd love for you to be one of them.

Register today at gchrafrica.com 💜🌍

It's in 60 days!!It feels like yesterday that we were all together, yet somehow we've been counting down to this moment ...
06/12/2026

It's in 60 days!!

It feels like yesterday that we were all together, yet somehow we've been counting down to this moment ever since.

In 60 days, the conversations return. The reunions. The insights that challenge how we lead. The connections that turn into collaborations and lifelong friendships.

If GCHRA25 taught us anything, it's that something special happens when Africa's people leaders gather in one room.

Accra, we're coming back. 💜🌍

Haven't secured your seat yet? Register today at gchrafrica.com.

06/11/2026

A few days ago, we announced that SHRM had returned as a sponsor for GCHRA26.

Today, we wanted to remind you why that matters.

At GCHRA25, SHRM President & CEO, Johnny C Taylor, Jr. , shared how deeply moved he was by what he witnessed in Ghana and across the continent, saying, "We're going to invest very heavily in this part of the world."

Those weren't just words from a stage. They became a commitment.

A year later, SHRM is back, continuing to invest in Africa's HR community through partnership, learning, and shared purpose.

Because the world isn't just paying attention to Africa's future of work anymore. It's choosing to help build it.

And we're honoured to be building it together. 💙🤍🌍

Not registered yet? Visit gchrafrica.com

There's something powerful about seeing Africa's people leaders gather to tackle the future of work head-on.Congratulati...
06/10/2026

There's something powerful about seeing Africa's people leaders gather to tackle the future of work head-on.

Congratulations to on a successful HR & CEO Wave Summit 2026, 👏🏾 The conversations on AI, talent, and the evolving workplace were timely and necessary.

We were proud to have our Co-founder & Executive Director (Operations), David Wilson, sharing insights as a panellist, our Director, Research and Learning, Jeffery Mac Boham, contributing to the conversations, and our ambassador, Benjamin Owusu, bringing his trademark energy to the event.

Our team also had a fantastic time at the GCHRA booth, connecting with attendees and surprising a few lucky winners with tickets to . 🎉

Because the future of work isn't built in isolation. It's shaped in rooms like these and the conversation continues in Accra this August.

Join us at GCHRA26. Register at gchrafrica.com 💜🌍

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