The 2024 (20th) China Human Resources Management New Year Conference and China Talent Development Summit Forum were held at Renmin University of China (RUC) on Dec. 15.

Theming "National Talent Strategy and Transformation and Innovation in Human Resources Management," the conference was jointly organized by the School of Labor and Human Resources of RUC and the Beijing Municipal Committee Talent Work Leading Group Office.

More than 20 distinguished academicians, university scholars, think tank leaders, and representatives from enterprises, attended the conference and gave speeches to share insights and suggestions for promoting the construction of high-level talent hubs and the innovation of human resources management. There were nearly 800 participants in total.

Qi Pengfei, Vice Chair of the University Council, addressed the opening ceremony. Qi emphasized the significance of holding the conference at a vital time when came together the beginning of the comprehensive implementation of the spirit of the 20th Party Congress, the 45th anniversary of reform and opening up, and the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the School of Labor and Human Resources of RUC.

Qi also expressed his expectation that this conference can serve as a platform for participants to share their ideas on the national talent strategy, reflect on major theoretical and practical issues, and continuously contribute high-quality governance results for the government, society, enterprises, and workers, providing foundational and strategic support for building a China as a talent-rich nation.

The conference consisted of two sessions. The morning sessions concentrated on the theme of “Building International Competitive Advantages in Talent and Accelerating the Construction of High-Level Talent Hubs in Beijing.”

Professor Zeng Xiangquan, Professor of the School of Labour and Human Resource of RUC and Director of the China Institute for Employment Research, delivered a speech on "Construction of High-Level Talent Hubs in Beijing." He pointed out that building high-level talent hubs entails a deep understanding of how the global center transfers and how talent develops. Zeng suggested Beijing should leverage its advantages in resources as the Capital, to lead technological innovation, deepen institutional reforms, and promote talent openness.

Two relevant reports——Statistics Report on Beijing’s Human Resources (2022) (White Book of Beijing’s Talent) and the Annual Report on Development of Beijing’s Talent (2023) (Blue Book of Beijing’s Talent )——were released at the conference. Statistics showed that by the end of 2022, the total talent resources in the Beijing area reached 7.968 million, with a density of 70.38%, and a contribution rate of 57.3%. The talent total in each district has steadily increased, with Tongzhou District leading the city in talent density growth.

The afternoon session of the event centered on the theme "National Talent Strategy and Transformation and Innovation in Human Resources Management." Representatives from various industries, think tank leaders, scholars, and experts gathered to exchange reports on three major topics: "Digitization and Organizational Development," "Talent Strategy and Innovative Mechanisms," and "Enterprise Human Resources Management Transformation and Innovation."

Zhao Zhong, Dean of the School of Labor and Human Resources of RUC, concluded the conference at the end. He argued in the face of the great changes in the domestic and international economic environment, we should balance the relationship between laborers, enterprise and the government. Zhao also underlined the importance of human resource management. He said that talent is an important resource for enterprises and therefore Enterprises should fully stimulate the potential of employees, establish high-quality talent teams, and enhance the cohesion and competitiveness of enterprises.