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CIPM’s premier National HR Conference is back
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.
The book “Rathuwewi Mihimadala”, written based on the life story of Vasudeva Nanayakkara, Leader of the Democratic Left Front, was launched on Friday [August 28] at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo, with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.
Speaking to the media afterwards about Vasudeva Nanayakkara, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated:
“Vasudeva Nanayakkara is a prominent figure in Sri Lankan politics, particularly within the left-wing political movement. There were several influential figures within the left movement, and that left-wing influence also contributed to bringing the country to where it is today. Politically, there were areas where we agreed and areas where we did not. However, I have great respect for the contribution made by Vasudeva Nanayakkara to left-wing politics. When I entered Parliament in 2020, Vasudeva Nanayakkara was also in Parliament. We sat in the same row, and we spoke about many important as well as interesting moments in his political career. I believe some of these experiences have also been included in this book.”
The event was attended by members of the Maha Sangha, Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara, former President Maithripala Sirisena, former Speakers Karu Jayasuriya and Chamal Rajapaksa, as well as party members, family members and friends.
[Prime Minister’s Media Division]
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Sun directly overhead Mannar, Periyamadu, Puliyankulam, Welioya and Pulmoddai about 12.11 noon today (30)
The sun is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka from 28th of August to 07th of September due to its apparent southward relative motion.
The nearest places of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead today (30) are Mannar, Periyamadu, Puliyankulam, Welioya and
Pulmoddai about 12.11 noon.
(AFP) Sri Lanka’s maritime authorities were monitoring a fleet of 11 US-sanctioned Iranian oil tankers just off the island’s southern coast, the foreign minister said Wednesday.
The tankers were spotted close to the Galle harbour where an Iranian frigate, IRIS Dena, was sunk by a US submarine in March, killing 104 sailors. Sri Lanka’s navy rescued 32 Iranian sailors from that frigate.
Iranian vessels have been in limbo, unable to return to their home port because of a US blockade.
Sri Lanka’s Foreign minister Vijitha Herath said the tankers were in international waters where they had freedom of navigation.
“These ships are away from our territorial waters… we have no hold on them, nor have we facilitated them,” Herath told AFP.
The military deployed reconnaissance aircraft and patrol boats to monitor the vessels outside Sri Lanka’s 12-nautical-mile territorial waters, a military official told AFP on condition of anonymity.
“There is no indication of any ship-to-ship transfer of oil or illegal discharge of pollutants, so there is no basis for Sri Lankan authorities to take action against them,” the official said.
Many Iranian merchant vessels moved east towards the Strait of Malacca and Singapore due to US sanctions, while several remained near Sri Lankan waters, authorities said.
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