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Gifty Parker

Founder CEO

Gifty Parker is a highly accomplished professional and educator with a diverse background in academia and industry. She holds a Ph.D. in Languages, Cultures, and Literacies from Simon Fraser University, an M.Ed. in Adult Learning and Education from the University of British Columbia, and an MBA in Human Resource Management from the University of Leicester. With extensive experience teaching various human resources courses at renowned institutions such as the University of British Columbia and University Canada West, Gifty brings a wealth of knowledge to her professional endeavors.

As the Founder and CEO of PARKER HR Solutions, Gifty provides HR consulting and talent management services across Canada and the USA. Her professional certifications include the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) and Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR). She is an active mentor for The Scotiabank Women Initiative, supporting the growth of women entrepreneurs across Canada.

Gifty's dedication to her field has earned her recognition as the Best B2B HR Consulting Expert for 2024 by Corporate Vision Magazine. Her recent scholarly contributions include a book chapter titled "HR Analytics and Innovation: Exploring Power Dynamics and Inclusive Language Use" in Mastering Innovation in Business (2024), and a manuscript submitted for publication in the International Journal of Manpower on "Deconstructing HRM Practices in Emerging Markets: Multimodal Insights into National Contextual Realities." Additionally, she presented her research on advancing equity in educational HR analytics at the AMPS Focus on Pedagogy Conference in San Francisco in 2024.

Gifty's expertise and dedication to integrating academic theory with practical application make her a respected voice in the fields of human resources and education. She focuses on transforming businesses through innovative HR strategies, specializing in Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and Performance Management, driving organizational success through a people-first approach.

Join Gifty in her course "Managing People" on a training platform, where you will learn the fundamentals of managing and developing people during uncertain times. This course covers the essentials of 3-D dimensional change and the development of sapient leadership, equipping you with the skills needed to navigate and lead through complex organizational challenges.