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MiHCM & Tech One Global celebrate three years of partnership
MiHCM, a global HR technology provider, recently marked the completion of its third consecutive year of partnership with Tech One Global, leading award-winning Microsoft cloud solutions integrator in the Philippines.
The combined efforts of MiHCM and Tech One Global have established the MiHCM brand as a powerful digital transformation advocate in the Philippines, offering a plethora of digital workplace/workforce solutions to enterprises of all sizes in the country. These integrated solutions provide them with a unified experience catering to the workforce and talent management.
Tech One Global is a leading cloud solutions integrator with a mission to lead, inspire, motivate, and empower small, medium, and enterprise businesses towards digital transformation. With 18 years of legacy, Tech One has become a responsible, inclusive, and diverse organization with 500 team members across Asia trusted by its clients to address their business needs from strategy, design to operations.
The partnership was established in 2018 when MiHCM announced its regional expansion to the Philippines with Tech One Global through the Microsoft Partner-to-Partner (P2P) Program. As a result, enterprise customers in the country were able to integrate MiHCM’s time and attendance, scheduling, onboarding, payroll, engagement tools, and more to drive employee engagement across departments and teams to promote a culture of productivity and collaboration.
“From pre-sales to post-implementation support, the trust and unconditional product support we have received from the MiHCM team have been instrumental to our success,” said Lahiru Munindradasa, Managing Director, Tech One Global, Philippines. “Tech One Global and MiHCM had a dream since the inception of our partnership to establish MiHCM as the most popular platform for HR digital transformation in the Philippines, and onboarding globally notable brands such as Lufthansa is paving the way to achieve this position”.
MiHCM and Tech One Global have an ambitious vision to introduce more employee-led experiences to help businesses improve their resilience. They include an all-new mobile experience integrated with SiriTM and Google AssistantTM; chatbot and video-based candidate shortlisting for recruitment; powerful analytics for the digital workplace and workforce; and MiA — MiHCM’s latest workplace virtual assistant for Microsoft Teams.
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AHK Sri Lanka champions first-ever Sri Lankan delegation at Drupa 2024
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) proudly facilitated the first-ever Sri Lankan delegation’s participation at Drupa 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for the printing industry and technology. Held after an eight-year hiatus, Drupa 2024 was a landmark event, marking significant advancements and opportunities in the global printing industry.
AHK Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in organising and supporting the delegation, which comprised 17 members from the Sri Lanka Association for Printers (SLAP), representing eight companies from the commercial, newspaper, stationery printing, and packaging industries. This pioneering effort by AHK Sri Lanka not only showcased the diverse capabilities of Sri Lanka’s printing sector but also facilitated vital bilateral discussions with key stakeholders from the German printing industry.
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Unveiling Ayugiri: Browns Hotels & Resorts sets the stage for a new era in luxury Ayurveda Wellness
In a captivating reimagining of luxury wellness tourism, Browns Hotels & Resorts proudly unveiled the exquisite Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya. This momentous occasion, celebrated amidst a vibrant and serene grand opening on the 6th of June, heralds a new chapter in the Ayurveda wellness tourism landscape in Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst 54 acres of unspoiled natural splendour, Ayugiri features 22 exclusive suites and stands out as the only luxury Ayurveda wellness resort in the country offering plunge pools in every room, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.
The grand opening of Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort was an enchanting event, where guests were captivated by the melodies of flutists and violinists resonating through Sigiriya’s lush landscapes. As traditional drummers and dancers infused the air with vibrant energy, Browns Hotels & Resorts’ CEO, Eksath Wijeratne, Kotaro Katsuki, Acting Ambassador for the Embassy of Japan and General Manager, Buwaneka Bandara, unveiled the resort’s new logo, marking a significant moment witnessed by distinguished guests from the French Embassy, Ayurveda and wellness enthusiasts along with officials from the Sigiriya area, LOLC Holdings and Browns Group.
“Our strategic expansion into wellness tourism with Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya symbolises a significant milestone for Browns Hotels & Resorts. Wellness tourism has consistently outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade, reflecting a growing global interest in travel that goes beyond leisure to offer rejuvenation and holistic well-being. By integrating the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern luxury, we aim to set a new standard in luxury wellness tourism in Sri Lanka. Whether your goal is prevention, healing, or a deeper connection to inner harmony, Ayugiri offers a sanctuary for holistic well-being” stated Eksath Wijeratne.
Ayugiri encapsulates the essence of life, inspired by the lotus flower held by the graceful queens of the infamous Sigiriya frescoes. Just as the lotus emerges from the murky depths, untainted and serene,
Ayugiri invites guests on a journey of purity and rejuvenation, harmonised with a balance of mind, body and spirit, the essence of nature, echoes of culture and the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic healing.
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HNB General Insurance recognized as Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024
HNB General Insurance, one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurance providers, has been honored as the Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024 by the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review – UK.
The esteemed accolade underscores HNB General Insurance’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its outstanding performance in the field of bancassurance. Through dedication and hard work, the HNB General Insurance team has continuously endeavored to deliver innovative insurance solutions, cultivate strong relationships with banking partners, and provide unparalleled service to customers nationwide. This recognition is a testament to the team’s dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in the bancassurance business.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our team’s tireless efforts and dedication to delivering value-added insurance solutions and exceptional service through our bancassurance partnerships,” said Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance. “This recognition reaffirms our position as a trusted insurance provider in Sri Lanka and motivates us to continue striving for excellence in serving our customers and communities.”