Bahamas Society for Human Resource Management (BSHRM) installed its new executive team at Goldwynn Resort and Residences

On Thursday, January 25, the Bahamas Society for Human Resource Management (BSHRM) installed its new executive team at Goldwynn Resort and Residences. The local association is affiliated with Society for Human Resource Management, the largest body of Human Resource (HR) professionals in the world. BSHRM provides a forum for HR and business professionals to discuss current HR-related and business issues, enhance their knowledge and skills and provide technical support to its members.

Keynote Speaker Pia Glover-Rolle, introduced the new Director of Labour, Howard Thompson, highlighted the progress made thus far in the Labour Department and spoke about the new and excit-ing projects to come. Hon. Pia Glover-Rolle charged the new executive to take the association national with its partnerships and programmes. Minister Glover-Rolle noted that “because people spend most of their time at work, Human Resource management remains the driving force to shaping the culture of our organisations”. The Minister encouraged HR professionals to ensure that the impact they leave in the workplace is a positive one.

Incoming President, Lashanta Smith reiterated the association’s vision to be the national voice for all things related to the work environment and highlighted that the new board represents a wide cross-section of industries including telecommunica-tions, banking, hospitality, and insurance. President Smith also noted “the 2024 theme: “Reset and Lean In” presents an opportunity to collaborate with strategic partners and speak on the matters of human resources.” She encouraged all HR and business professionals to join in on the mandate.

2024 Executive Board: President – Lashanta Smith, President-elect – Denise Knowles, Vice President of Membership – Melissa Deveaux, Vice President of Programmes – Tonya Bethel, Vice President of Public Relations – Nadia Bain and Workforce Advocate – Justina Dames.