The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has officially launched the maiden Human Resource (HR) Week of the Parliamentary Service, describing the initiative as a major milestone in Parliament’s commitment to staff welfare, professional development, and institutional excellence.
Speaking at the official opening and launch of Human Resource (HR) Week 2026 on Wednesday, the Speaker described the Parliamentary Service workforce as the foundation upon which every legislative achievement is built.
The two-day celebration is being held under the theme: “Empower People to Lead Change.”
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“An institution is only as good as its workforce. And an agile, productive workforce must be celebrated and decorated,” Speaker Bagbin stated.
The maiden HR Week is being held to coincide with Global Human Resource Day 2026 under the international theme, “Empower People to Lead Change,” and the local theme, “From ‘E’ to ‘E’ — Entry to Exit.”
The Speaker stressed that the success of Parliament depends not on its buildings or infrastructure but on the dedication and professionalism of its staff.
“Parliament is not a building. It is not the Chamber or Job 600 offices. Parliament is people,” he stated.
He noted that behind every plenary sitting, committee report, legislative bill, and research brief are hardworking professionals who have devoted their careers to serving the institution and the nation.
According to him, these staff members deserve not only praise but formal recognition for their invaluable contributions.
The Speaker commended the Human Resource Department for introducing HR Week in the history of the Parliamentary Service.
The initiative, he said, reflects an important stage in Parliament’s institutional development and demonstrates a willingness to evaluate how the Service supports its most valuable resource—its people.
“HR Week 2026 is not a luxury but an imperative,” he declared.
A key highlight of the week is the introduction of the Entry to Exit (E2E) Framework, which aims to support staff throughout their entire careers—from recruitment to retirement.
Mr. Bagbin said the framework reinforces Parliament’s commitment to investing in employee growth, welfare, dignity, and professional advancement.
“The Parliamentary Service’s responsibility to its staff does not begin and end with a letter of appointment. It extends across the entire arc of employees’ careers,” he explained.
The Speaker issued three major directives to management and the Human Resource Department.
He ordered that:
- A concrete action plan should be developed from the outcomes of HR Week 2026.
- Staff recognition be institutionalised through annual awards and commendation systems.
- The digital transformation of HR services will be accelerated, with a roadmap presented within the current financial year.
“These are not recommendations. They are orders from the Speaker,” he said.
Speaker Bagbin reminded staff of the significance of their roles in Parliament and urged them to serve with dignity and pride.
“When you work in the people’s House, you are a servant of the people. And service to people is service to God,” he stated.
The Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, in his remarks, underscored the central role of human resource management in strengthening Parliament’s institutional capacity.
The event, he said, marks a major milestone in the institutional development of the Parliamentary Service and to pause, recognise and celebrate the indispensable role of Human Resource Management in supporting Parliament to effectively discharge its constitutional mandate.
He stressed that every stage of service matters and that every employee deserves the opportunity to develop, excel, and make a meaningful and lasting contribution to the institution.