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5 INTERVIEW 25.01.2024 THE Malta Foundation for Human Resources Development (FHRD) has launched a new professional membership scheme which will allow HR professionals to get recognised by FHRD for their level of HR competence. is falls in line with FHRD's mission to set national standards in the development of human resources in Malta. e scheme was unveiled by FHRD President Matthew Naudi and FHRD CEO Karen Muscat Baldacchino during a press conference held at the Palace Hotel in Sliema. While there are no changes to the cor- porate membership scheme currently in place, the FHRD Professional Member- ship Scheme is a comprehensive revamp of the individual membership scheme that was in place until the 31st of Decem- ber 2023. e Professional Membership Scheme has three levels: Associate, Fellow, and a membership developed exclusively for students seeking a career in human re- sources. Prospective candidates will have the opportunity to submit applications for any level, provided that they meet the specified eligibility conditions. Key features of the Professional Mem- bership Scheme include: • A website specifically tailored to serve as a comprehensive platform for all Human Resources stakehold- ers. • Exclusive Access to Industry In- sights: Members will gain privi- leged access to cutting-edge re- search and articles by experts in the field, providing them with a com- petitive edge in their professional endeavours. • Tailored Professional Development Opportunities: e scheme will of- fer a range of workshops, seminars, and training sessions conducted by industry experts to enhance mem- bers' skills and knowledge. • Networking Events and Forums: Members will have the opportunity to connect with professionals, in- dustry leaders, and experts through exclusive networking events, foster- ing collaboration and partnerships. "FHRD is deeply committed to champi- oning the growth and success of profes- sionals in the field of Human Resources. Our newly introduced Professional Mem- bership Scheme stands as a testament to this dedication, offering a solid frame- work of valuable resources and opportu- nities for our vibrant community," Naudi said. Karen Muscat Baldacchino, CEO of the Foundation, further emphasised the ongoing efforts of the foundation to fos- ter a workplace culture that values and empowers every individual in the indus- try. FHRD, positioned at the core of each company's HR department, serves as the heartbeat propelling success, innovation, collaboration, and sustained growth. FHRD was set up in 1990 to spearhead the evolution of people management and development practices as well as the hu- man resources profession in Malta. e Foundation is an autonomous, pri- vate, independent body. e Foundation works in partnership with its corporate members, the professional conglomerate of HR practitioners and service providers, leaders of the industry, and other key lo- cal players in the field of human resources management and development. For further information about the scheme visit: https://fhrd.org/profession- al-membership/ FHRD launches new membership scheme setting standards for HR professionals FHRD CEO Karen Muscat Baldacchino FROM PAGE 1 e doré gold is smelted into bars of 1 kg, 5 kg and 10 kg, according to the purchaser's specifications. e gold is then placed in met- al boxes and an RFID tag is attached. Col- our-coded tags are used for the different stag- es of the journey so that, once a tag is scanned, a new tag is attached. e RFID tags are rugged, tamper-proof and can be read from long-distance. RFID hand- held readers are then used to scan the tags and everything is reflected in a Handson cloud- based dashboard since the readers are both GPS and 3G enabled. e inspection system that is now operated by the Ghana Customs Department boasts ac- curate data, improved traceability and detailed data with reporting available in real-time. A mobile app, downloaded by the customer, who is supplied with a QR code on the incom- ing shipment, gives him access to an audit trail of the entire journey, enabling him to receive information at every stage of the way. "With the help of our technology, there is renewed trust in the sector. Since the system has been installed, exports have increased from 300 kg to over 1 tonne per month," Luke Muscat, Product Manager at HandsOn Sys- tems, said. HandsOn Systems CEO Geoffrey Farru- gia, who went to Ghana at the end of 2023, to make the presentation to the client and the Ghana Customs Department, said he was satisfied with the take-up of the system and stressed that HandsOn's technology was mak- ing a difference. is technology is helping Ghana's govern- ment to formalise the gold mining sector and is expected to become an industry stand- ard throughout the mining sector across the globe. Ghana chooses HandsOn Systems to help secure gold exports Clockwise from top left: The mobile app supplied to the gold miner; the order tracker in the mobile app; A typical RFID tag on a metal box used to transport the gold shipments; and the RFID dashboard giving full visibility and traceability of the shipment