Head of Human Resources at Global Media Alliance, Fafa Gbeho, has called on HR professionals to place greater emphasis on mental health and professionalism in the workplace, describing them as crucial to building sustainable organisations and a resilient workforce.
She made the remarks at Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management – Ghana’s (CIHRM) Industry Connect 2.0, an interactive learning engagement initiated and hosted by Dr. Timothy Karikari, Director of Broadcast at Global Media Alliance Broadcast Group.
Ms. Gbeho, an alumna of the CIHRM, explained that mental wellbeing and professionalism are intertwined with productivity and corporate culture. “Mental health affects how people perform, relate, and lead. Professionalism demands that we manage our emotions, attitudes, and relationships with empathy and self-awareness,” she said.
She stressed that HR professionals must be proactive in creating psychologically safe workplaces and setting the tone for ethical conduct. “It’s not enough to enforce policies; we must cultivate environments where people feel supported to thrive,” she added.
The discussion took place alongside presentations from fellow CIHRM alumni; Joseph Kwesi Sam, HR Manager at Atlantic Catering and Logistics, and Kwaku Owusu Opoku, Consulting Partner at Future HR & Business Solutions. Both offered insights into union relations and HR knowledge development respectively.
Also present at the event was the Programmes Administrator of CIHRM, Ama Pimpong, who commended Dr. Karikari for initiating and sustaining the initiative and reaffirmed the institute’s commitment to continuous professional development.
As Ghana continues to expand its professional HR base, initiatives like Industry Connect play a vital role in linking learning to industry realities; a step that strengthens workplace ethics and leadership capacity across sectors.
