Hello and welcome to Human Edge Online.

Amidst all the chaos and uncertainty of these times, there's one thing we can probably safely predict - HR professionals will continue to play a central role in helping their organizations to cope with an increasingly challenging business environment. The problem is that this "central role" actually consists of multiple sub-roles ranging from administrator to change agent to advisor and many HR managers now describe themselves as being simply overwhelmed with the demands they face.

Fortunately, all is not lost. If you have recently assumed direct or oversight responsibility for HR in your organization, you may be interested in our all-new Executive Development Program - the Fundamentals of Human Resources Management. The program will introduce you to the various roles today's HR practitioner must fulfill. It also provides a set of tools with which to accurately diagnose your organization's current and long-term HR needs,  and shows you how to develop and implement winning HR strategies and interventions in support of strategic initiatives.

Our EDP programs have been designed to meet the special learning needs of busy corporate executives. So, amongst  other things, you'll be able to take advantage of an individually customized learning experience, a choice of session times and dates, and an affordable fee structure. If you'd like to learn more about The Fundamentals of Human Resources Management Program or any of our other EDP programs, please contact Jumoke or Jennifer on telephone numbers 01-7303761 or 01-7403723.

Finally, please take a few minutes to stop by our new blog, Talent Matters, at http://www.humanedgeonline.wordpress.com. You'll find a number of interesting posts on management, employment and career-related issues around the world. If you'd like to share your own experience or opinions, please feel free to leave a comment.

Meanwhile, we invite you to have a look around our site. If you're checking in from outside these shores and you see something of interest, please contact us as soon as possible.  There are lots of new opportunities opening up here at home...who knows, perhaps one of them just might be yours.

Thanks for stopping by.

Folarin G. Longe

Managing Director