About the Human Resource Management Association

With a current membership of over 200 human resource professionals from various sectors across the island, the Association boasts the most extensive growing network of individuals knowledgeable in all areas related to Industrial Relations, Labour Management and Human Resource Development.

To be a World Class Association for the management and development of people.

- Our Vision

Since our beginnings in 1996, HRMAB continues to be the leading advocate of human resource management issues in Barbados. With a current membership of over 200 human resource professionals from various sectors across the island, the Association boasts the most extensive growing network of individuals knowledgeable in all areas related to Industrial Relations, Labour Management and Human Resource Development.

In an era where the industrial climate can be volatile and maintaining productivity is imperative for any business to succeed, HRMAB is an organization geared towards helping members adopt the best Human Resource practices and guaranteeing that they gain exposure to indispensable HR information. The association also offers practitioners the opportunity to enhance their professional status and become an invaluable asset to their respective organisations. We offer leadership roles and development opportunities for our members, and provide opportunities for member interaction and professional development to enhance and enrich the profession.

Given our mission, we aim to positively influence national and organizational policies and practices that impact the management and development of people. This clearly conveys that we not only facilitate the growth of organizations, but also ensure that the workplace’s most valuable asset, the employee, is enhanced.

Human Resource Management Association of Barbados Inc.

Our Mission

  • To serve the professional interests of its members.
  • To assist in ensuring the profitability and growth of our business through effective management and development of people.
  • To positively influence national and organisational policies and practices that impact on the management and development of the people, through communication of the highest ideals and sound values and principles.
  • To contribute to the overall development of the community.

Human Resource Management Association of Barbados Inc.

Our Objectives

  • To promote the growth of HRMAB and provide a network for Human Resource Management (HRM) practitioners.
  • To provide training for HRM practitioners and continued support through the dissemination and development of best practices.
  • To maintain purposeful and meaningful relationships with our stakeholders.
  • To ensure the most effective use of our finances and resources by demonstrating sound management practices.
  • To foster a culture of service excellence.

OUR VALUES & PRINCIPLES

HRMAB’s Values and Principles are as follows:

Valuing people

Recognizing the inestimable worth of each individual.

Integrity

Being trustworthy and standing for what is right.

Respect for others

Treating all persons with courtesy and dignity.

Growth & Maturity

Being able to build deep, lasting highly effective relationships with other people.

Equity

Giving to each his due according to the sense of natural rights.

Satisfying

Striving to meet individual needs.

Life Long Learning

Continuous attainment of knowledge and experience.

Participation

Being involved and contributing to ensure success.

Excellence

Exhibiting exemplary behaviors and maintaining the highest standards of performance.

Labour Management & Industrial Relations Committee

As part of HRMAB, our vision is to positively influence national and organisational policies and practices that impact the management and development of workers. To realise this vision, we strive to advocate and educate; we use our voices and expertise to join the national discussions related to Human Resources, collaborating with key entities to drive positive changes and we use our skills and expertise as a body, along with those of other professionals to share the knowledge and skills needed to aid in the continued growth of our workers.

Committee of Management

Nicholas Roberts

President

Tisha Peters

Training & Development

Atoya Hinds

Membership & Activities Chair

Christian Rock

LABOUR MANAGEMENT & INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

Pamela Cave-Small

Secretary

Debra Wilkinson

Secretary Treasurer

Sonja Knight

ASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURER

Joan H. Underwood

Immediate President

Public Relations

Rasheeda Parris-Bowen

Committee Member, PR and Community Outreach

Nicholas Roberts

HRMAB Vice President & Co-Chairperson, PR and Community Outreach

Tracia Sargeant

Committee Member, PR and Community Outreach