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Human Resources expo to be held in Joburg

A "plethora" of human resources, education and training offerings are among the more than 90 exhibitors registered so far for The Star HRD Expo, which will be held from 4 to 6 October, 2011, at The Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg.

The three-day expo will offer the industry the latest insights, solutions, technologies and services, as well as a host of new value-adds. The visitor pre-registration, a mechanism that ensures a free expo pass through the HRDE website, has worked attracted many to reserve their place at the expo. The expo promises many on-site draws and one visitor stands the chance to win an iPad 2. Expo organiser, IIR BV SA, is also running an initiative whereby every seventh visitor to walk through the door will receive a R200 wellness or a lifestyle voucher, sponsored by Celestial Gifts.

Speakers' Corner

This year, expo visitors will be extended the opportunity to visit the Speakers' Corner and participate in discussions and knowledge sharing. Topics and experts who will be presenting include: Diversity in the workplace by Jeffrey Ramolumisi, MD, Ramolumisi Trading & Projects; How in-house child care facilities contribute to the bottom line by Jena Mukina, director, Daycare; Colour-based learning by Mark Samowitz, CEO, Learn Alive Training Solutions; Successfully integrating people with disabilities into the workplace by Sharon Bard, partner and head facilitator, Progression Option and many more.

HR Africa conference

Scores of HR-focused professionals have also been booking for the annual HR Africa conference, which runs alongside The Star HRD Expo. This year, HR Africa will be hosted on the show floor, in order that visitors, exhibitors and delegates be afforded the opportunity to network. Delegates interested in this high-level HR conference are invited to go to the conference website, www.hr-africa.com, for more information. The line-up of speakers includes Clem Sunter and an international HR professional, Michael Potter, amongst many other experts.

For further information, go to www.hrde.co.za.

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