Proposal for New Performance Metrics Beyond Traditional Office Hours

TLDR

• Kelvin Shamizhinga, President of the Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management, spoke at the Second Conference of Human Resource Officers in Africa held in Arusha.
• The conference focused on the need for Africa to change employment systems and policies to adapt to technological advancements and the needs of a new generation of workers.
• Shamizhinga emphasized the importance of creating environments that support remote work and gig economies.
• He stated that employers should develop policies that allow employees to work efficiently from remote locations without hindering their career advancement.
• The discussion highlighted that certain professions, such as software developers, do not require physical presence in the office to perform their tasks effectively.