On May 31st, 2024, we witnessed the remarkable success of the 8th CIPM International Research Symposium. The flawless execution of all nine technical sessions, featuring over 80 research presentations both physically and virtually, underscored the dedication and hard work of our exceptional team. Managing a gathering of over 100 research scholars, presenters, and participants within such a short timeframe is indeed a commendable achievement. This success was made possible by the collective efforts of everyone involved. On behalf of the Standing Committee on National HR Data Hub with Research and Development Capabilities, we extend our profound gratitude for the continuous and immense support that made this symposium an unforgettable event.
We were honored to have a distinguished head table, including the Chief Guest, the President of CIPM Sri Lanka Mr. Ken Vijayakumar; the Guest of Honour, Chief Operating Officer of MAS Holdings PVT Ltd. Sri Lanka Mr. Shakthi Ranatunga; Hon. Secretary Col. Saman Jayawickrama; Hony. Treasurer of CIPM Sri Lanka Mr. Priyankara Senevirathne; Vice President of CIPM Sri Lanka Mr. Priyantha Ranasinghe; Chairperson of the Standing Committee on National HR Data Hub with Research and Development Capabilities and Co-Chair of the Research Symposium Prof. Arosha Adikaram; and Co-Chair of the Research Symposium Dr. Dillanjani Weeratunga.
Thank you all for your unwavering support and participation. Let’s continue to drive excellence in research and development!
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The meeting was held among CIPM and the Ministry of Labour to conduct a National Survey on Labour Demand. At this meeting, two national-level research project reports conducted by CIPM on ‘Female Migrant Domestic Workers: Challenges and Prospects in Sri Lankan Perspective’ and ‘Attracting Sri Lankan Youth to Technical and Vocational Education: The Way Forward’ were handed over to the Hon. Labour Minister Manusha Nanayakkara by CIPM President Mr. Ken Vijayakumar and Chairperson of the Research Committee Prof. Prasadini Gamage.
The CIPM Sri Lanka successfully held a CEOs’ Forum on the theme “People First Culture inspired by CEOs” on 23rd March 2023 at the Shangri-La hotel. The event emerged as a grand success with 100+ CEOs from multiple industries gracing the occasion.
The keynote speaker, Mr. Bingumal Thewarathanthri, CEO – Standard Chartered Bank, Sri Lanka made an inspiring and excellent keynote address which was highly applauded by a professional audience. The panel discussion following the keynote address was highly interactive with the sharing of thought-provoking views. The panel consisted of Mr. Bingumal Thewarathanthri, CEO – Standard Chartered Bank PLC, Dr. Samitha Perera, CEO – CBL Foods International Pvt Ltd, Ms. Shiromal Cooray, Chairman and Managing Director – Jetwing Travels (Pvt) Ltd, and Mr. Chevaan Daniel, Executive Group Director – Capital Maharaja Group while the discussion was moderated by Dr. Nalin Jayasuriya, Chairman, McQuire Rens Global Consulting (Pvt) Ltd.
The president of CIPM Sri Lanka Mr. ken Vijayakumar, the Chairman of the CEOs’ Forum and the Vice President of CIPM, Mr. Priyantha Ranasinghe welcome the delegates. Immediate Past President, Office Bearers and council members of the Executive Council of CIPM Sri Lanka, and Members of the Standing Committee on HR Profession as a Leading Strategic Partner for Organizational Excellence, the CEO, Directors, and Senior Management staff of the institute were also in attendance.
The CIPM, the nation’s leader in Human Resource Management, signed an MOU with Kelaniya University, a renowned university in Sri Lanka, on 16th March 2023 at the Senate House of the Kelaniya University to collectively develop Human Resouce Profession for the benefit of the HR professionals, managerial community and HR students and in the country. The Vice-Chancellor, Senior Professor Nilanthi de Silva; Registrar, Mr.K.K.K.Dharmathilka, Dean Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, Dr. P.N.D Fernando; Head, Senior Lecturer Department of Commerce and Financial Management Mr. M.M.M. Shamil and academic staff of the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies participated at Ceremony. CEO Mr U.A.C Obeysekere, Director of Professional and Academics Affairs Mr. G.Weerathunga, Head of Business School Mr. Anushka Earskin, Head of Finance Ms. Wathasla Naddeeshani, and Executive Media & Digital Marketing T. Krishanth represented the CIPM at the Ceremony.
