Themed “Navigating the HR Horizon, the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Sri Lanka is gearing up for its premier National HR Conference 2024 (NHRC 2024), addressing the critical challenges and opportunities shaping the future of Human Resources. After the unprecedented convergence of pandemic aftershocks, economic turbulence, and evolving employee expectations. HR professionals must stay ahead of the curve to create workplaces that adapt and thrive in this dynamic environment. This event, taking place on June 5th and 6th at the Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, will welcome participants from the Sri Lankan HR Fraternity who are expected to exceed 800 executives.

Nick Jonsson, who is the Keynote Speaker at NHRC 2024, is an expert in business networking, mental health advocacy, and personal development. He is the co-founder of Executives’ Global Network (EGN) across Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. His best-selling book, “Executive Loneliness,” and recognition as a LinkedIn Top Voice 2023 showcase his impact. As an accomplished Executive and Life Coach, and Ironman athlete, Mr. Jonsson’s commitment to excellence and mental well-being sets him apart as a leading figure in fostering resilience and well-being.

Technical Sessions, led by industry luminaries, to sharpen skills and elevate strategic thinking will be facilitated. These sessions will provide practical insights and strategies for participants to apply in their own organisations. The Technical Sessions will be led by global corporate and industry heavyweights including Dr. Tanvi Gautam, Dr. Rohan Fernando, Thilanka Abeywardena, Damitha Jayasinghe, MD. Howard Nicholas, Prof. Sarath Kotagama, Jehan Perinpanayagam, Dr. Romesh Ranawana, Ms. Amanthi Perera, Hiran Cooray, Rosanna Flamer-Caldera, Isuru Gunasekera, Bani Chandrasena, Dr. Sweta Adatia, and Zahara Ansary.

Under the umbrella of this year’s theme – Navigating the HR Horizon – there will be four areas that will be looked into. This conference focuses on the integration of generative AI (GenAI) in human resources (HR) management, highlighting its potential to revolutionise HR processes. GenAI can create content, analyse vast data, and uncover hidden talent trends, thereby streamlining operations and providing valuable insights.

Employee wellbeing is another key topic, emphasising the importance of HR’s role in promoting healthy work habits and mental health support in our increasingly digital world. The conference also underscores the importance of employee engagement for a sustainable future, advocating for a people-centred management approach and the integration of Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) principles. Lastly, the conference explores the role of responsible leadership in sustainability, emphasising the need for adaptability, proactiveness, and resilience in today’s dynamic landscape.

“In this dynamic realm, staying ahead is crucial to creating a workplace that meets the evolving needs of employees and organisations. Now is the time for HR teams to assess how they can make the most significant impact on their organisation’s future,” said CIPM Sri Lanka President Ken Vijayakumar.