Media Release
Future workforce on the agenda
September 7
At a Perth conference tomorrow (September 8) future workforce issues will be the subject of
presentations that open and close proceedings.
AHRI national president Peter Wilson will open the day with a session on his white paper
people@work/2020, It will explore major trends and issues likely to influence workplaces by the
year 2020, together with expected impacts on workplace structure, performance and
professional leadership The director general of the Western Australian government’s newly
formed Department of Workforce Development, Dr Ruth Shean, will look at issues relating to
future demand, supply and bridging the gap.
Other speakers at the conference are:
Atlas Iron managing director, David Flanagan, will examine design in the high-growth
mining industry
Lifeline WA CEO, Amanda Wheeler, who will speak about emotional wellbeing and
mental health in the workplace
Director of the Centre of Social Change in the School of Psychology at the University of
western Australia, Professor Carmen Lawrence, will speak on women and leadership
Educator, research and HR specialist, Dr Adam Fraser, will speak about the key to
high performance
WA and SA state HR manager at Ramsay Health Care, Rita Maguire, and training and
development manager, Hollywood Private Hospital, Anne Green, will explore the issue
of workforce planning strategy at Hollywood Private Hospital.
The conference will be held at the Burswood Convention Centre. Media representatives are
invited to attend sessions but must register as media.
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About AHRI
The Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) is the national association representing human resource and people
management professionals. AHRI leads the direction and fosters the growth of the HR profession through actively setting
standards and building the capability of the profession
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For further information contact:
Paul Begley, national manager, government & media relations, Australian Human Resources Institute
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