CIPM to host National HR Conference next month | Sunday Observer

CIPM to host National HR Conference next month

7 May, 2023
Top officials of CIPM at the media event. Pic: Sudath Malaweera
Top officials of CIPM at the media event. Pic: Sudath Malaweera

The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Sri Lanka will host the National HR Conference 2023 conducted under the theme “Navigating Dire Straits” on June 21 and 22 2023 at the Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayewardenepura.

After a hiatus of three years due to the pandemic, the CIPM National HR Conference returns, promising to be an event of unparalleled insights and experiences for HR professionals, business leaders, and other stakeholders.

The National HR Conference 2023 Managing Director/ CEO of A. Baur & Co. (Pvt) Ltd, Rolf Blasé will be delivering the keynote address.

The National HR Conference 2023 comprises a main conference with technical sessions, the Great HR Debate, the National HR Exhibition, and the CIPM Lifetime Gold Award.

The technical sessions of the conference will be focused on key current topics: 1. How People Management Practices Support Business in Navigating Dire Straits, 2. The Impact of the Economic Downturn on People Practices 3. Mass Skilled Migration and its impact on Socio-Economic Development 4. Lessons from Covid 19 that People professionals should take into the future 5. Sustainable People Practices and Green Initiatives 6. Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) - Is it a fad or an essential survival tool in an economic crisis?

At the media briefing on NHRC 2023, President of CIPM, Ken Vijayakumar, said that the purpose of having this conference is to introduce novel and effective people management practices that cater for the current issues faced by companies such as the brain drain, improving the productivity and finding solutions to people-based problems.

Chairman of the NHRC Committee 2023, Priyankara Senevirathne, highlighted the importance of holding an event of this caliber amidst many challenges to help Sri Lanka move forth at this Dire Strait.

“The National HR Conference 2023 promises to be an enriching experience for all the attendees, offering them a platform to learn, network, and engage with thought leaders and peers from the industry. With insightful sessions, thought-provoking discussions, and networking opportunities galore, you won’t want to miss this must-attend event.”

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