Emiratisation will be one of the key topics to be discussed by leading industry professionals at a human resources and training forum to be held as part of the upcoming Getex Dubai 2010, a leading education event in Dubai.

HRD and training service providers will showcase their services to conference delegates at the HRD & Training Forum, one of the segments of Getex Dubai 2010, which will be held from April 14 to 17 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Getex Dubai 2010 has revealed that issues concerning Emiratisation will be one of the biggest challenges of HR professionals as the UAE Government intensifies its efforts to integrate the increasing number of local graduates into the UAE workforce, particularly in the private sector.

Up to 80 per cent of UAE nationals work in the public sector primarily because of more attractive salaries, more conducive working hours and job security, while unemployment among Emiratis currently stands at around 12 per cent according to figures from the International Council on Security and Development.

Getex Dubai has pointed out the need for HR professionals to be fully aware of the issues, challenges and opportunities linked to the ongoing drive for nationalisation in the UAE, as part of the changing focus of HR departments from pure administrative and risk functions to a more strategic outlook.

“As new challenges continue to emerge, business organisations now aggressively optimise performance and productivity across all levels of the corporate hierarchy,” said Anselm Godinho, managing director, International Conferences & Exhibitions (IC&E), organisers of the event.

“HR departments, in particular, are now given greater responsibility to develop strategic HR programmes and solutions that deliver concrete business value,” he added.

“Moreover, in light of the government's growing focus on Emiratisation, HR has now become a crucial link in the process of integrating a growing number of UAE nationals into the job market, particularly in the private sector.'

Godinho continued: 'It is therefore critical for HR practitioners as well as corporate organisations to be fully aware of the new trends and best practices that are reshaping the local and regional HR landscape.”

“The HRD & Training Forum of Getex Dubai 2010 will provide the perfect platform for HR professionals, industry analysts and senior corporate executives to dissect the most important issues and establish new benchmarks in the HR industry,' concluded Godinho. – TradeArabia News Service