The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has urged the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (CIHRM) to take bold steps in tackling rising cases of indiscipline and low productivity in Ghana’s workplaces.
He expressed concern over excessive social media use during working hours, lateness, and absenteeism among workers and charged HR practitioners to tackle these unethical conduct head-on.
Hon. Iddrisu noted that institutions are suffering from a culture of distraction and declining work ethic, and as the professional body mandated to guide Human Resource practice in Ghana, CIHRM must set the tone by promoting discipline, accountability, and ethical workplace behaviour.
He made the remarks as the keynote speaker at the CIHRM 2025 Conference in Accra under the theme “Regulating Human Resource Management in Ghana: Standards, Ethics and Sustainability.”
The Minister also encouraged the Institute to play a proactive role in the legislative process, noting that its technical expertise is essential in shaping, supporting, and implementing labour-related policies and HR regulations.
The CIHRM 2025 Conference convened HR professionals, government representatives, and organizational leaders to discuss strategies for strengthening human capital management in Ghana, with a focus on sustainability and professional
