Jobberman Nigeria successfully hosted its first-ever HR Fusion event in Kaduna, bringing together HR professionals, recruiters, and business leaders from across the region. The event, held on March 8th at Ahmadu Bello Hall, Stonehedge Hotel, provided a dynamic platform for insightful discussions on talent management, recruitment strategies, and business growth.
A Power-Packed Event for HR and Business Leaders
HR Fusion is a key initiative by Jobberman designed to connect industry professionals, foster meaningful conversations, and explore innovative workforce solutions. With the theme “Effective Talent Management for Business Growth,” the Kaduna edition delivered thought-provoking discussions, hands-on learning, and valuable networking opportunities.
Keynote Speech: Prof Akutson on the Future of Talent Management
The event opened with an inspiring keynote speech from Prof Seth Akutson, a renowned expert in HR recruitment services and business leadership. Addressing the audience, he dissected the event theme, stating the different aspects of talent management, what differentiates top employees from others, what makes them stay and strategies to effectively model a growth pattern in which all the employees are managed effectively according to their competency levels. His deep dive was indeed insightful, detailed and practical. His insights set the tone for the day, sparking discussions on emerging trends in HR and practical approaches to solving workforce challenges.
Engaging Breakout Sessions
The breakout sessions provided an interactive space for participants to engage in smaller, focused discussions. These sessions encouraged deep dives into specific HR challenges, allowing attendees to exchange ideas, share best practices, and collaborate on solutions tailored to their industries.
Key Takeaways From the Breakout Sessions
Upskilling and Reskilling – Preparing the Workforce for the Future
- Companies should analyse market trends and competitor strategies to anticipate future skill needs.
- A strong learning culture with continuous training and employee involvement enhances workforce adaptability.
Employee Engagement and Its Impact on Productivity & Profitability
- High employee engagement leads to better satisfaction, productivity, and a self-driven workforce.
- Effective engagement measurement relies on feedback mechanisms, KPIs, and project outcomes.
Building a Culture of Talent Retention – Strategies for Reducing Turnover
- Poor pay, weak leadership, and lack of career growth are major causes of employee turnover.
- Offering fair wages, consistent training, and work-life balance improves employee retention.
Networking & Jobberman’s Soft Skills Training Initiative
Beyond the discussions, HR Fusion Kaduna also served as a networking hub, fostering connections among HR professionals, recruiters, and business decision-makers. Attendees built valuable relationships, exchanged contacts, and explored potential collaborations to strengthen their HR recruitment services.
As part of its commitment to equipping businesses with top-tier workforce solutions, Jobberman also introduced its Free Soft Skills Training Program, designed to help organisations enhance their workforce’s productivity and professionalism. Interested companies had the opportunity to register for this initiative and leverage Jobberman’s expertise in talent acquisition services.
A Resounding Success with More to Come!
The event was met with enthusiastic participation, insightful discussions, and positive feedback from attendees. Many HR professionals expressed their appreciation for the platform, citing its relevance in addressing real-world HR recruitment services challenges and its value in shaping the future of talent management in Kaduna.
Talking about the evenit, Sunita Ugwuja, HR Manager for Owlet had this to say,
“Our group discussion was truly insightful. We covered topics like skills development, upskilling, reskilling, and taking courses to help grow our organisations. As someone passionate about upskilling my team, I’ll definitely take these ideas back with me“
With the success of HR Fusion Kaduna, Jobberman looks forward to bringing more impactful HR conversations and networking opportunities to professionals across Nigeria.
Did You Attend? Share Your Experience!
We’d love to hear from you! If you attended HR Fusion Kaduna, share your key takeaways and favorite moments in the comments or tag us on social media using #HRFusion #Jobberman.
Stay tuned for updates on future editions of HR Fusion and how Jobberman continues to support businesses with HR recruitment services, workforce solutions, and talent acquisition services.
