HR Manager at Atlantic Catering and Logistics, Joseph Kwesi Sam, has underscored the need for human resource professionals to strengthen their role as strategic partners within organisations to drive growth and long-term success.
He 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.
Mr. Sam, an alumnus of the CIHRM, noted that the traditional view of HR as an administrative support function is outdated. He emphasized that today’s HR professionals must align talent management, culture, and organisational objectives to business strategy. “HR must sit at the decision-making table ; not just to manage people, but to shape the future of the business,” he said.
He added that when HR operates strategically, it directly influences productivity, innovation, and competitiveness. “Every strategic decision has a people impact. The HR leader’s ability to anticipate and guide those outcomes defines organisational success,” Mr. Sam observed.
The session also featured fellow CIHRM alumni Fafa Gbeho, Head of Human Resources at Global Media Alliance, and Kwaku Owusu Opoku, Consulting Partner at Future HR & Business Solutions. Both shared insights on professionalism, mental health, and continuous professional development.
Also present at the event was the Programmes Administrator of CIHRM, Ama Pimpong, who commended Dr. Karikari for sustaining the initiative and reaffirmed the institute’s commitment to building competent, ethical professionals.
As Ghana continues to expand its professional HR base, initiatives like Industry Connect help bridge the gap between academic learning and workplace realities, fostering leadership and strategic thinking across sectors.
