DUBAI, December 12, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- HR Technology is set to change the face of payroll, performance appraisals, learning & development and event execution strategies. Despite the downturn of 2009 companies in MENA have come to the realisation of the need to invest and transform their HR departments.

IQPC and Monster.com are pleased to announce the inaugural HR Technology MENA conference taking place 23 - 26 January 2011 in Dubai at The Movenpick Hotel, Jumeirah Beach Residence.

With the unique HR landscape and challenges such as high reliance on expatriate workers, strong public sector presence, workforce nationalisation policies, strict workers visa regulations and recent regulatory changes in some countries in payroll systems and WPS. This conference has been tailored and designed for the MENA region and will look at how technology can be leveraged to achieve HR strategic objectives and what are the biggest challenges.

The programme agenda will facilitate discussions on key solutions to help organisations align IT with a HR transformation strategy. Speakers will highlight competency based payroll systems, how organisations should integrate payroll systems with other functions, which technologies and tools will enhance recruitment, talent management, eLearning, employee engagement and workforce planning.

There's never been a better time to restructure and introduce this crucial aspect of technology to the HR department. Large organisations such as Al-Futtaim Group, Azadea Group, Unilever, Jumeirah Group and Etisalat will head line this subject at this first-of-its kind event.

Sponsoring the HR Technology MENA conference are Monster.com, Kronos, Prodcutiva and SuccessFactors.