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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 Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development has recommended the establishment of Sri Lankan Standards, i.e. the import testing methodology for imported tires used for passenger cars and pneumatic tires for three-wheelers with the aim of ensuring a fair competitive environment for local
manufactures and ensuring consumer safety and security.
Taking into the said recommendations, “Import and Export (control regulations N0.08 of the 2026)” has been enacted to amend the existing regulations by means of the Extraordinary Gazette Notification No. 2508/27 dated 2026-10-01, prescribing Sri Lanka standard 1212 for the import of passenger types (HS Code 4011.10.90) and Sri Lanka standard 1347 for the import of
pneumatic tires for three – wheeled vehicles (HS Code 4011.90.10).
Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the resolution furnished by the President in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development to submit the aforementioned regulations to Parliament for approval.
Approval of the Cabinet of Ministers was granted at their meeting held on 02.06.2025 to introduce a new act to promote and providing legal provisions for facilitating the Public Private Joint Enterprises within Sri Lanka as well as the establishment of the National Agency for Public Private Partnership Joint Enterprises.
Accordingly, the Legal Draftsman has formulated the relevant draft bill and the Attorney General has given his clearance to the said draft bill.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the resolution furnished by the President in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to publish the said
draft bill in the government gazette notification and thereby submit it to the Parliament for its concurrence.
Regulation, development and control of indigenous medical sector in Sri Lanka comprised of Ayurvedha, Sidhdha, Unani, Local Therapies are carried out under the provisions of Ayurvedha Act No. 31 of 1961.
Although amendments were made to the act from time to time as per the requirements, the necessity of further amending the Ayurvedha Act has been identified to enable efficiently maintaining all activities of local medical field productively, further formalizing the regulation of the sector, taking actions to providing licenses applicable to export of local medicines, and achieving the progress and sustainable development goals in the local medical sector.
Based on the said factors, the Cabinet of Ministers granted approval to the resolution furnished by the Minister of Health and Mass Media to direct the Legal Draftsman to formulate a draft bill to amend the Ayurvedha Act No. 31 of 1961.
Import and Export (Control) Regulations No. 08 of 2026
Draft Bill of the Public Private Partnership Enterprises Act to be gazzetted
Amendment of the Ayurvedha Act No. 31 of 1961
Cabinet nod to amend the Sri Lanka Development Administration Institute Act No. 9 of 1982
Establishment of the National Higher Performance Centre
State patronage for the cremation ceremony of the late deputy prelate (Anu Nayaka Thero) of the Sri Laka Ramangya Maha Nikaya, Gatambe Rajopawanramadhipatha, Siri Chandawimala Wanshalankara, Chandrakeerthi Sri Amarawansha, Sadhdharmawageeshwara, Shasanashobhanna Most Venerable Keppetiyagoda Siriwimalabhidhana Thero
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