Local Government Service HR practitioners urged to embrace digital systems

Professor Lord Mensah, the Head of the Local Government Service, has called upon HR practitioners in Ghana's Local Government Service to embrace digital systems and stay ahead of the curve. Speaking at the 2nd Annual General Conference of the Human Resource Practitioners of Local Government Service–Ghana (HRPLGS-G) in Kumasi, he warned that those who continue to rely on traditional, analogue methods risk falling behind as the public service increasingly adopts digital technologies.

Mensah emphasized the importance of staff punctuality, maintaining productivity during working hours, and meeting the expectations of leadership. He urged HR practitioners to ensure accurate and credible information for decision-making, as inaccurate data could negatively impact management decisions, especially as the Public Service moves towards introducing new digital systems.

The conference gathered HR managers from various Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies to discuss challenges and strategies for enhancing HR management. Mr. Vivien Akumiah, the President and Convener of the HRPLGS-G, also addressed the conference, urging the government to invest more in capacity building and training for Local Government Service personnel.

Akumiah highlighted the limited funding affecting the Service's ability to provide regular training and professional development opportunities for its staff. She stressed that HR practitioners play a crucial role in advancing Ghana's decentralization agenda across the country's 276 Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies.