The Human Capital Landscape is changing dramatically in a world that is experiencing tumultuous and unprecedented change. With a global economy that is experiencing serious challenges, the world of human capital will have to search for new ways to add value to the organisation.

Organisations will increasingly demand that HRM and HRD justify themselves to the organization. With top management reviewing every cost and budgets continually tightening, Human Capital professionals in management and development will have to show their real value. Return on Expectations and partnerships with business and line managers will have to be demonstrated in tangible ways. The need to achieve internal customer satisfaction will be critical.

The use of technology to support strategy implementation and promote a positive workplace culture will take centre stage in 2009. Technology will play a big role in automating processes out of HRM and HRD. Web 2.0 tools will make a big impact on employees. The new generation of employees will view work very differently from the baby boomers. New strategies will have to be in place to manage and develop the talent. The workplace culture will be a significant issue to motivate and lead the workforce to greater levels of productivity. In effect, the role of the human capital professional in 2009 will be significantly different from the past years.

The Asia HRD Congress™ 2009 will feature carefully chosen speakers, each of whom are international experts to address the 2009 theme and the learning tracks.